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07/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Dental hygiene found to affect Type 2 diabetes

People with Type 2 diabetes may manage their condition better if they regularly get checked for periodontal disease, according to recently published research. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Barcelona in Spain who evaluated the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment on […]

04/03/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Natural toothpaste reduces risk of cavities: Herbal toothpaste found to raise mouth pH, reduce sugar in saliva

Not all kinds of toothpaste are equal: Some of them have fluoride and other toxic ingredients, while others help your body manage its blood sugar. Herbal toothpaste, in particular, can reduce levels of salivary glucose and improve pH levels of saliva, according to researchers from Jawahar Medical Foundation’s Annasaheb Chudaman Patil Memorial Dental College (ACPM Dental College). This can […]

03/29/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Herbal toothpaste found to have inhibitory activity on salivary glucose while increasing salivary pH

Herbal toothpaste can reduce salivary levels of glucose and improve pH levels of saliva, according to researchers from Jawahar Medical Foundation’s Annasaheb Chudaman Patil Memorial Dental College (ACPM Dental College). This can be beneficial for people with increased dental caries and those with diabetes, the team reported in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. The researchers took […]

02/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Causes and solutions for bad morning breath

It doesn’t matter if you’re talking to your significant other or the dentist – morning breath is always a cause for embarrassment. Aside from poor dental hygiene, morning breath can be caused by other factors such as snoring and chewing gum. There’s no sure way of preventing morning breath, but according to dentist Dr. Mark […]

01/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Just another sugary snack: Yogurt increases risk of tooth decay in children; experts say snacking in general is bad for dental health

Sugary snacks increase the risk of tooth decay in children, while tooth brushing does not completely help protect their teeth from the effects, according to a study. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow who analyzed the relationship of snacking and oral […]

12/21/2017 / By Rita Winters

How gum disease affects your overall health: Bacteria from your mouth enters your blood, then contributes to diseases such as cancer

Here’s something to make you check your teeth today: Bacteria in the mouth have long been known to cause various diseases in other parts of the body. While saliva may serve as the first line of defense against unwanted contaminants, some bacteria may be tougher to break down. A study from the Federal University of Santa […]

10/19/2015 / By holisticdentistry

Will you lose your teeth because you don’t know how to floss? A shocking number of people floss incorrectly

As an American dentist once said, only floss the teeth you want to keep. According to one statistic, only 17 percent of adults even floss on a regular basis, but of those studious flossers, how many of them are actually doing it right? The “see saw” method of sawing the floss between the teeth could […]

09/16/2015 / By Julie Wilson

Dr. Thomas Levy identifies link between dental infections and heart disease at upcoming Holistic Oral Health Summit

The most prevalent killer in the U.S., heart disease, claims the lives of more than 600,000 Americans each year, and while there are countless risk factors associated with the malady, one concept that deserves more attention is the link between oral health and cardiovascular disease. Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, a board-certified cardiologist, has written […]

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