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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral health problems like tooth decay and gum diseases affect more than three billion people in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking care of your teeth and gums is important not only for your oral health, but apparently, also for your brain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a new study, flossing is the oral hygiene behavior that could help reduce the risk of suffering from a stroke. This is because when we floss, the possibility of having oral infections that could cause a stroke is also decreased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about how flossing your teeth can reduce the risk of stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2502\/250206-flossing-oral-hygiene.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cburst<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cIt happens when blood cannot get to the brain, or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use \u2018burst\u2019 in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define “oral hygiene”. “We aimed to determine which oral hygiene <\/strong>behavior – dental flossing, brushing or regular dentist visits – has the greatest impact on stroke prevention.<\/em>” Use the phrase in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cto look into something<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cDr. Sen and his team of researchers looked into the effects of flossing on our health<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use this phrasal verb in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What is your reaction to the results of this study?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Why do you think some people do not or cannot have proper oral hygiene?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Share your thoughts on this, \u201cMany people have said that dental care is costly.<\/em>\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Are you surprised at all by this, \u201cOral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, affect around 3.5 billion people.<\/em>\u201d? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Is dental care affordable and accessible in your country? Talk about it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Do you have any memorable experience at the dentist’s office? Share that story.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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