Posts Tagged Mouth

Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

Inadequate closure the velopharyngeal sphincter, a MUSCLE at the back of the soft palate, that directs air flow to the NOSE or to the MOUTH. Velopharyngeal insufficiency often accompanies CLEFT PALATE/CLEFT PALATE AND LIP anomalies and inte.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 08.22.10 | No Comments

Oral Hygiene

Oral Hygiene

Self-care methods for maintaining health of the TEETH, gums, and MOUTH. Oral healthcare providers recommend brushing the teeth at least twice daily and flossing or using an interdental device to clean between the teeth once daily. People wh.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 04.18.10 | No Comments

Mouth

Mouth

The facial structure that provides the sensory function of taste, performs the mechanics of speech, and prepares food for entry into the gastrointestinal system. The base of the skull establishes the roof of the mouth; the mandible, or lowe.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 03.23.10 | No Comments