Dentistry News | Natural Health News & Self-Reliance

News & Articles By Ralph Flores

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 […]

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 […]

03/29/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Herbal toothpaste found to have inhibitory activity on salivary glucose while increasing salivary pH

Herbal toothpaste can reduce salivary levels of 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 be beneficial for people with increased dental caries and those with diabetes, the team reported in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. The researchers took […]

01/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Ouch, that’s hot! 5 tips for healing a mouth burn from hot food or drink

There’s nothing better than a piping hot mug of chocolate to calm the nerves in a cold winter’s day. Feeling too lazy to cook? You can always make a bowl of hot soup to warm you up inside. If you’re feeling fancy, you can melt cheese, so you can dip everything in that fondue. Still, […]

12/25/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Heart health and mouth health linked: Treating gum disease found to help lower blood pressure

Brushing your teeth will never be the same again after this: keeping gum disease (periodontitis) at bay can help you lower your blood pressure, especially if you’re at risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure), according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Meeting. Dr. Jun Tao, lead author, and director of the Institute […]

11/30/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Heavy metals can cause chronic urinary and reproductive health problems, according to a study on dental fillings by the CDC

Just in case you’re wondering: yes, dental amalgam fillings are bad for you, and according to new data, it may be enough to wreak havoc on your kidneys and your fertility. People with amalgam fillings are more likely to be at risk of chronic health conditions, according to information released by the non-profit organization Dental Amalgam Mercury […]

1 of 1