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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

09/10/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Contrary to what your dentist may tell you, you CAN reverse tooth decay, new research finds

A recent study brings good news to people who have a sweet tooth and those who neglect to properly brush their teeth. Scientists were able to discover that teeth have the ability to reverse tooth decay; meaning, traces of such tooth damage can be totally gone, thus doing away with the necessity to undergo oral […]

01/08/2017 / By S.D. Wells

Veterans Affairs dentist may have spread diseases Hepatitis B and C, and even AIDS to veterans, then gets rewarded for it

You read that right, a VA dentist could have just infected nearly 600 veterans with deadly diseases. What happened to the Wisconsin dentist after he was caught endangering the lives and health of hundreds of US veterans and purposefully ignoring and violating VA regulations? Was he fired? Does he lose his license? Nope. He’s been […]

12/07/2016 / By Isabelle Z.

New toothpaste formula said to fix cracked teeth, restore tooth enamel

If you are trying to avoid undergoing the dentist’s drill and exposing your body to dangerous cavity fillings, a revolutionary new toothpaste could be the ideal solution. The toothpaste, which is made using components that mimic your tooth’s natural enamel, builds up in the cracks in teeth. The chemical, known as crystalline calcium phosphate, works […]

08/10/2016 / By holisticdentistry

New materials take a bite out of tooth decay

Many people walk around with a mouthful of mercury-containing fillings and have no problems with them at all. But if they think about it, they might wonder why a material with a reputation for toxicity is lodged in their teeth. (Article by Marc S. Reich) To be clear, regulators at the U.S. Food & Drug […]

03/04/2016 / By Tara Paras

Coconut oil can prevent tooth decay better than toxic fluoride

Researchers from the Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) in Ireland have discovered that coconut oil effectively inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria that can cause cavities and mouth infections, without any harmful side effects. The team added enzymes to coconut and several other oils to mimic how these oils would normally be processed during digestion. They then applied the […]

11/18/2015 / By Jennifer Jablonski

Revolutionary tooth decay treatment reverses tooth damage painlessly

Going to the dentist has never been an exciting experience. If you have kids, this could involve a lot of begging, crying, bribery and pleading. But with this breakthrough development in dental health, treatment of tooth decay may no longer feel like a highway to hell. This tooth-rebuilding technique is called Electrically Accelerated and Enhanced […]

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