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09/06/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Prevent periodontal disease with the myrobalan, a native fruit of South Asia

You don’t hear a lot of talk about periodontal disease, but it is actually more common than you may think. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine discusses how the ethanol extracts of the myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) (EETC) can be used to remedy the problem. Periodontal disease is a broad term referring […]

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 […]

07/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Restoring dental health with the extract of the myrobalan

The ethanolic extract of Terminalia chebula (EETC), a plant known in South Asia as myrobalan, has been found to be a potential treatment for periodontal disease. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigates the effects of EETC on periodontal disease caused by dental plaque bacteria (DPB). The researchers cultured Streptococcus […]

07/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Drinking too much causes an imbalance of bacteria in your mouth and increases your risk of cancer

Aside from contributing to bad breath, it looks like drinking alcohol can disrupt the balance of both “good” and “bad” bacteria in your mouth. The results of a study determined that regular alcohol consumption can also increase an individual’s chance of developing cavities and gum disease, along with cancer and heart disease. Alcohol, mouth health, and […]

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 […]

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