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08/12/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Ditch your toxic-laden toothpaste! Here’s a natural way to control dental plaque

Science has consistently linked oral health to overall well-being. How you take care of that hole in your face affects how well you feel in general. It seems strange, then, that people take care of such an important body part by filling it with toxic chemicals. Most people have heard of chlorhexidine, the most common mouthwash ingredient […]

07/30/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Your toothbrush has more bacteria than your toilet

Your toothbrush could be dirtier than your toilet seat. An infographic by Bath-based bathroom designer, Soakology.co.uk, states that a toilet bowl can contain upwards of 3.2 million bacteria per square inch. However, a toothbrush can contain 200,000 more bacteria per square inch, reports DailyMail.co.uk. The bristles of a single toothbrush can contain millions of microorganisms. […]

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 […]

07/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Dental hygiene found to affect Type 2 diabetes

People with Type 2 diabetes may manage their condition better if they regularly get checked for periodontal disease, according to recently published research. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Barcelona in Spain who evaluated the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment on […]

06/18/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The science behind oil pulling explains how it improves oral health

Known as “gandusha” to Ayurvedic healers, oil pulling is an ideal oral detoxification procedure done by swishing a tablespoon of oil in your mouth for around 20 minutes. The process – as simple as it seems to be – has been observed to dramatically improve oral health and prevent the formation of plaque between teeth. […]

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. […]

04/03/2018 / 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 […]

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 […]

02/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Causes and solutions for bad morning breath

It doesn’t matter if you’re talking to your significant other or the dentist – morning breath is always a cause for embarrassment. Aside from poor dental hygiene, morning breath can be caused by other factors such as snoring and chewing gum. There’s no sure way of preventing morning breath, but according to dentist Dr. Mark […]

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