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10/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Natural mouthwashes clean your mouth just as well as chemical ones WITHOUT the side effects

If you are tired or wary of the side effects of chlorhexidine-based mouthwash, you should consider switching over to natural equivalents. A study in the Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine showed that traditional mouthwashes like licorice and triphala are just as effective against bacteria in the mouth. Dental caries is the decay and crumbling […]

10/12/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Treating Porphyromonas gingivalis with selected Sudanese medicinal plants

Researchers from the University of Science and Technology, University of Khartoum, and Gifu University have discovered that Sudanese medicinal plants exhibit inhibitory activity against Porphyromonas gingivalis and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9). This study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, studied the antibacterial activity against P. gingivalis of methanolic and ethanolic extracts from 24 plant species. One of the most preventable, yet most […]

10/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Chew on ginger if you have bad breath: Research shows it’s more effective than mints for halitosis

When your breath needs freshening up, most of the time you gargle with some mouthwash or pop some mints. But did you know that ginger is a more effective cure for bad breath/halitosis? According to a study by researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), ginger, a popular spice with many health benefits, can help eliminate […]

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 […]

06/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

No toothpaste can compensate for bad bacteria in your mouth: You can’t have good oral health without a good diet, according to study

Toothpaste alone isn’t enough to protect your teeth from damage: To achieve good oral health, having a good diet is also essential, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. In the study, conducted at the University of Bern in Switzerland, researchers examined eight anti-erosive and desensitizing types of toothpaste and one control […]

06/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A primer on tooth sensitivity: What causes it and natural remedies to try

Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common dental problems, affecting at least 40 million adults in the U.S., according to the Academy of General Dentistry. It involves pain or discomfort in teeth when eating certain flavors – such as sweet or acidic foods – or when these are exposed to cold and hot temperatures. […]

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 […]

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