CAPE TOWN Derek Carr Jersey , Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- As violence at some universities escalated, South African Parliament said on Thursday that some political formations might be manipulating the violence for political gains.
The latest spate of violence at universities "is of grave concern" to the parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Committee Chairperson Yvonne Phosa said.
But she did not identify the "political formations" that were behind the recent spate of violence at some major universities.
Student leaders belonging to the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) reportedly led some protests.
"The academic year is supposed to be in full swing, yet universities are bogged down by governance and operational issues. It's almost at the end of the first term but the environment is not conducive for learning in many of our universities, and that is of concern,"Phosa said.
She was speaking as student protests turned violent at the North West University, University of Free State, University of Pretoria and the University of Cape Town.
Students were protesting for various reasons ranging from accommodation shortage, outsourcing and language policy. In some instances, students destroyed public properties and burned buildings.
Some protests have enhanced racial tensions between black and white students.
At the University of Free State, for example, black students and workers who were disrupting a rugby match were attacked by white students on Monday.
Protest at the University of Pretoria spilled out of campus when protesters torched a Metrorail train and attacked rail workers.
"It is unfortunate that this is happening when government has undertaken to increase access to tertiary education for poor and students who cannot afford. The future is not about throwing petrol bombs or burning down university property, but using universities constructively in empowering students and subsequently the nation," she said.
Here is a list of myths that are associated with having a healthy mouth and
the diseases related to it.
• Sugar is the only culprit
This is
almost a fact, but still a myth. According to the dental experts, the truth is
that foods that stimulate the acid production are the main cause of the
cavities. This can include any food product that contains carbohydrate, not only
sugar.
• Acid results in the decay of the tooth
Acid is not the
direct cause of tooth decay. Acidic foods break down the enamel and weakening
the teeth. This just makes it more prone to the cavities.
• Kids develop
more cavities as compared to the adults
This is one of the biggest myths
associated with the tooth decay. On the contrary, the adult's mouths are more
prone to cavities because of the dried mouth as the intake of medicines
increases. This leads to a reduction in the saliva, which is a natural
protecting agent against the decay.
• Aspirin by the tooth stops the
toothache
Not true at all. To lessen down the pain or ease the pain, you
will have to swallow the pill and not just let it be there. On the contrary,
keeping an aspirin close to the teeth for longer duration will cause the gum
tissues to burn and damage them.
• All types of fillings need to be
replaced
Fillings surely have some life expectancy, but it all depends on
the external factors like tooth wear and oral hygiene. If you take real good
care of your teeth, you are sure to have an increased life of your
fillings.
• You will come to know when you develop a
cavity
Probably true, but by the time you realise, it will be very late
and the cavity would have spread to larger sections of the mouth. You should
therefore have timely dental checkups. Or else, you would require the assistance
of an emergency dentist.
• After the treatment of the tooth begins, it
stops decaying
No. Once the tooth has been treated, the portion which has
been decayed is removed. You still need to take care of that area as well as the
total mouth so that in future similar issues do not develop.
• Cavities
have more chances of developing in between the teeth.
A cavity can
develop in any region where the bacteria can reach and you cannot, or your
toothbrush and floss cannot. You can consider using a mouthwash to ensure you
cover all the areas.
• Clenching and grinding lead to
cavities
Though clenching and grinding are one of the worst things that
you can ever do to your teeth, they can never be responsible for causing the
cavities.
• Cavities occur because of the gaps in the teeth
This
is not always true. On the other hand, bigger the gaps, more easy it is to clean
them.
• Chips or cracks in the teeth will lead to decay
In the
cases of cracked teeth, you must immediately check out the source of this
problem. Change all those habits that might be causing your teeth to decay or
crack. Cracked teeth are always a symptom of something major.
• Teeth
sensitivity signifies teeth decay
A tooth sensitivity is quite a common
phenomenon and experiencing it does not necessarily mean that you have issues
like cavities. You must consult an emergency dentist, though, if the problem
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