Aug 17, 2009 · Some adult Somalis chew a substance known as “chat” or “quat”—a stimulant derived from a plant—that stains their teeth green and may contribute to cavities and oral health problems. Although this substance is controlled in the United States, it …

The Arabic miswak (Somali, adayge) is a tooth-cleaning stick from the Salvadora persica plant. In this article, we trace the social life of a "thing," examining meanings inscribed in the stick brush, drawing on interviews with 82 Somali refugees in Massachusetts and an analysis of local and transnational science and marketing.

Oral health disparities related to socioeconomic status have been well described in the U.S., but oral health among refugee groups has not been well characterized. This article examines oral health among Somali refugees in Massachusetts. ...

In xaamar there’s a dentist literally every corner. Boils down to the tooth enamel passed down by genes. Those with softer enamel are more vulnerable to bacteria, acids, and other factors that lead to tooth decay. Healthy teeth need calcium, potassium, and other minerals to stay strong.

Nov 13, 2021 · Ilkacase, was a dude that literally has no teeth at all. Ilig, was another one who’s missing one tooth. Caesar, a dude missing one eye or crossed eyes. Siligo, was a super skinny girl in my class

Jun 7, 2016 · why you comparing somalis to other blacks, we're no collectively group with the same phenotypes in africa, but the reason is because somalis have narrower jaws than other ethnicities, resulting in teeth facing outwards, but braces would sort that out in all cases anyway, I've had 4 premolars permanently removed myself to create space.

Exploring Somali Oral Hygiene: Miswak vs Toothbrush • Somali Oral Hygiene • Discover the traditional practice of using Miswak in Somali oral hygiene routines...

To date, there has been a lack of effective communication between Somali immigrants and Western oral health practitioners. This paper attempts to show how technical communication strategies can effectively bridge this gap.

Feb 13, 2015 · The Arabic miswak (Somali, adayge) is a tooth-cleaning stick from the Salvadora persica plant. In this article, we trace the social life of a “thing,” examining meanings inscribed in the stick brush, drawing on interviews with 82 Somali refugees in Massachusetts and an analysis of local and transnational science and marketing.

Jan 11, 2020 · We need to know what in the water is causing Somali teeth to get red xaar stains .The people back home know its the water but what in the water. Is it the xaar of flies?