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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, […]

04/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

What bad breath says about your general health and the natural ways you can improve it

Halitosis, or what’s commonly known as bad breath, refers to “the presence of a foul-smelling odor that is expelled from the mouth cavity.” You can’t really tell if your breath smells bad by blowing into your hand because the human body is designed in such a way that we’re unable to detect our own odor. […]

04/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

What does your dental health say about your risk for diabetes?

How healthy are your teeth? A new study suggested that your dental health may indicate your risk for diabetes. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the U.S. and Taiwan, found that poor dental health may be associated with a higher risk for diabetes. “Our findings suggest that dental exams may provide a […]

04/01/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Western dental care does not address the cause of your tooth problems; periodontists and dentists are mostly just training to treat symptoms

To many, the prolific presence of dentists and periodontists throughout Western society is an indicator that oral health has reached a pinnacle. But the exact opposite is more than likely the case, as most conventional tooth doctors are trained solely in the labor of treating symptoms, and often don’t have a clue how to help […]

03/24/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Polyphenols in wine found to improve mouth health

You’ve heard about how moderate amounts of red wine is good for the heart. Now, a new study says that red wine can be good for oral health as well. Compounds in red wine can reportedly keep bad bacteria from sticking to teeth and gums. This is the result of research published in the Journal of […]

03/12/2018 / By Mike Adams

Starts TODAY: The Oral Health Summit’s eye-opening interview with the Health Ranger

The Holistic Oral Health Summit begins today, and it features interviews with dozens of experts in holistic dentistry and oral health. I was interviewed for the summit to discuss links between oral health and chronic degenerative disease, and this particular interview is getting a tremendously positive response from those who have seen it. Watch my […]

02/19/2018 / By Florence Garrington

Hidden poisons in your mouth cause cancer, arthritis, heart disease and more – Discover the most powerful ways to improve your oral health

Everyone knows that having healthy teeth and gums equal to a bright smile, but is that all there is to it? Turns out, it’s just the start. Having exceptional oral health means having more than just a beautiful smile — it’s directly linked to our overall health. The same principle works the other way too: Poor oral […]

02/13/2018 / By Mike Adams

Hidden poisons in your MOUTH may be causing cancer, arthritis, heart disease and even obesity

Each day, I review hundreds of science and medicine headlines for assigning stories to websites like Science.news and Medicine.news, and I repeatedly see new science papers published about the links between oral bacteria and chronic diseases such as heart disease. The science is clear: If you have bacteria lurking in an old root canal, or […]

01/27/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Severe gum disease associated with increased risk of cancer: Long-term study links oral bacteria and inflammation to lung, colorectal cancers

A study published in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute revealed that periodontal disease was associated with an increased risk of different types of cancer. A team of health experts led by epidemiologists at the Tufts University School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health pooled data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study […]

12/05/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Shocking number of children being hospitalized for tooth decay due to excessive sugar consumption and lack of preventative care

While most parents are often worried about their kids getting injured while playing outdoors, a whopping 35,000 children younger than 10 needed tooth decay treatment in 2016 and 2017. According to statistics, children under 10 are now twice as likely to be hospitalized due to tooth decay rather than a broken arm. The worrisome matter is […]

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