Tag: bones and teeth
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7 Things That Cause Salivary Stones (And How to Prevent Them)
Salivary stones, also called Sialolithiasis, is a condition that causes benign calcified masses in the salivary glands or ducts. These mouth stones can lead to pain, cheeks and tongue inflammation, and saliva obstruction if left unaddressed. Calcium buildup in the salivary ducts occurs due to several factors, including dehydration, certain autoimmune disorders and medications, and…
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10 Top Foods With the Most Calcium
What is calcium? Calcium is our body’s most abundant mineral. Critical to bone health, calcium constitutes around two percent of our total body weight. While calcium performs numerous functions in the body, the most important pertains to bone health. You can think of bones kind of like your calcium “checking account.” In other words, they…