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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 […]

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 […]

12/21/2017 / By Rita Winters

How gum disease affects your overall health: Bacteria from your mouth enters your blood, then contributes to diseases such as cancer

Here’s something to make you check your teeth today: Bacteria in the mouth have long been known to cause various diseases in other parts of the body. While saliva may serve as the first line of defense against unwanted contaminants, some bacteria may be tougher to break down. A study from the Federal University of Santa […]

09/18/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

New method of dental imaging uses squid ink for a painless, non-invasive check-up

According to engineers at the University of California San Diego, people who are getting checked at their dentists’ offices for gum disease need not worry anymore about pain and discomfort. Why? Because squid ink is the answer to their problems. In a study that was published in the Journal of Dental Research, the researchers developed […]

07/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Scientists figure out why diabetes causes gum disease and a loss of oral health

The relationship between diabetes and periodontitis is one that has been known about for quite some time but has been dismissed as coincidental. Until now, that is. A recent study led by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania has pinpointed oral microbiome as the link between these two conditions. Specifically, the study showed that diabetes […]

05/17/2017 / By Jonathan Landsman

Gum disease – A safe and natural solution

One of the most common infectious diseases known to the modern world is gum disease and its associated tooth decay issues – which affects 3.9 billion people worldwide. Also called periodontal disease, this often overlooked health problem is directly linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, arthritis, diabetes and even dementia. According to periodontist […]

07/28/2016 / By holisticdentistry

Chickens, Eggs, Obesity, Gum Disease

You know the age-old quandary, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” It’s a good reminder of how science isn’t always about finding one definitive answer. It can also provide a lens to see unique relationships. (Article by Staff) So let’s rephrase the question: Which comes first, obesity or gum disease? Though both are […]

02/18/2016 / By Chris Draper

Zirconium is one of the strongest, naturally occurring materials available

If you’ve lost a permanent tooth, chances are your dentist recommended a dental implant. For more than thirty years, however, the only option for tooth replacement in the United States, and other countries, has been toxic titanium and titanium alloy dental implants. Fortunately, zirconium, one of the strongest and natural occurring materials available, is now […]

02/10/2016 / By Julie Wilson

These 7 natural remedies can prevent you from falling victim to gum disease

Gum disease is a silent but deadly killer that affects nearly 50 percent of adults age 30 and over. If left untreated, it can result in heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes, as well as impacts to the mouth including gums that slowly begin to pull away from the teeth, causing them to sometimes fall out. […]

10/19/2015 / By holisticdentistry

Will you lose your teeth because you don’t know how to floss? A shocking number of people floss incorrectly

As an American dentist once said, only floss the teeth you want to keep. According to one statistic, only 17 percent of adults even floss on a regular basis, but of those studious flossers, how many of them are actually doing it right? The “see saw” method of sawing the floss between the teeth could […]

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