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09/20/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Do YOU brush with hand sanitizer? Recently banned in hand-washing products, the chemical is still found in toothpaste

Oral health is essential to wellness: Cavity-free teeth and healthy gums are less prone to infection and disease. Bacteria can’t easily multiply and weaken the immune system of someone who makes it a point to practice oral hygiene. A person who brushes his teeth regularly can smile and laugh more freely, and he has more […]

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 […]

08/22/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Sparkling water is ACIDIC and can ruin your teeth, warns dentist

Sparkling water may seem like the healthier option when compared to soft drinks. One dentist asserts that may not necessarily be true, however. Dr. Adam Thorne, founder of the Harley Street Dental Studio, has deemed sparkling water as “more acidic than wine and vinegar.” The London-based dentist has told the DailyMail.co.uk that “most people have […]

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 […]

07/22/2018 / 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 […]

07/20/2018 / 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 […]

06/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

No toothpaste can compensate for bad bacteria in your mouth: You can’t have good oral health without a good diet, according to study

Toothpaste alone isn’t enough to protect your teeth from damage: To achieve good oral health, having a good diet is also essential, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. In the study, conducted at the University of Bern in Switzerland, researchers examined eight anti-erosive and desensitizing types of toothpaste and one control […]

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. […]

05/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Biogenic dental products could rebuild teeth and cure cavities

Washington-based researchers have developed a biogenic formula that can restore lost minerals in the teeth due to wear and tear, as well as decay. The formula also rebuilds teeth and repairs dental cavities in the same way the body forms enamel tissue with proteins, according to an article on Futurity. Mehmet Sarikaya, leader of the University of Washington […]

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