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09/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Green tea promotes healthy teeth and gums

According to a recent study, the antioxidants in green tea could be the key to preventing periodontal disease. Green tea is a popular beverage choice in Asian culture. It has been around for more than 4,000 years, and is becoming more popular in the United States. Ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine consider the consumption of green […]

07/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Fascinating study concludes that dentists can smell when you’re afraid, making them more likely to make mistakes

No matter what your age, the thought of going to the dentist might fill you with fear and/or anxiety. According to a study by a group of researchers who observed dental students, “dentists can smell when a patient is anxious.” The smell of fear or anxiety can even affect the performance of dentists, increasing the […]

07/25/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

How to make your own natural mouthwash

Mouthwash is an important part of anyone’s daily oral care routine. It eliminates bad breath for a short amount of time; but did you know it might be doing you more harm than good? Studies prove that regularly washing with commercial mouthwash can erode your dental enamel and make your teeth more sensitive. Consider making your own non-toxic […]

07/22/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Prevent tooth decay with this native plant from Papua, known as sarang semut

Dental caries, more commonly known as tooth decay, is a greater problem than it seems, largely because of its impact on your general health and your quality of life. Most of it is blamed on the effects of bacterial biofilms on the teeth, such as those produced by Streptococcus mutans. A study published in the […]

07/19/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Science CONFIRMS the link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular health — keep your mouth clean to protect your heart

Having a sparkling smile can make you feel great; it’s a major confidence boost when you know your pearly whites are looking their best. But you might not know that dental health isn’t just about shiny teeth and fresh breath. Those things are nice too, but the health of your gums and teeth can play […]

07/12/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Those metal fillings in your mouth could be putting you at risk of an autoimmune disease

Are your dental fillings wreaking havoc on your immune system and setting the stage for disease to set in? New research shows that might just be the case. The metals used to make dental amalgams can come with a host of ill effects on health and research has shown that these metals can, and do, […]

07/09/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Here’s how fluoride destroys your health in obvious, and not so obvious, ways

Few people realize just how far-reaching the effects of long-term exposure to fluoride can be. Dental fluorosis may be the most obvious manifestation of fluoride damage as it discolors and pits people’s teeth, but much of the other harm it causes is not as easy to see and is often blamed on something else. Here’s […]

07/02/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

BBC News now admits what Natural News has been warning about for years: Mercury dental fillings LEAK mercury into your saliva and lungs… mass dental poisoning is real

In news that won’t come as too much of a surprise to regular Natural News readers, the BBC is reporting that metal dental fillings can leak mercury into your body. In fact, the most surprising thing about this story is the fact that a mainstream outlet like the BBC is reporting it at all. We’ve […]

06/30/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Root canals: How safe are they, really?

Most people trust their dentist with problems related to their teeth. However, if you look carefully at some of their procedures, you’d be shocked at how unsafe some of these are, as well as how they can result in long-term health problems. In particular, root canal treatment, a procedure touted as safe and routinely performed the […]

06/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A primer on tooth sensitivity: What causes it and natural remedies to try

Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common dental problems, affecting at least 40 million adults in the U.S., according to the Academy of General Dentistry. It involves pain or discomfort in teeth when eating certain flavors – such as sweet or acidic foods – or when these are exposed to cold and hot temperatures. […]

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