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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 […]

10/18/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Prevent gingivitis naturally with traditional Sudanese medicine

One of the most preventable and yet most common health problems in the world is periodontal disease, which is caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis, an anaerobic, Gram-negative bacteria. A study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the potential of Sudanese medicinal plants to inhibit P. gingivalis growth, as well as on the enzyme […]

10/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Natural mouthwashes made with mango kernel address halitosis symptoms effectively

Got bad breath? This mango oil-based mouthwash could be the solution. A study published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy discovered that a mouthwash made from the extracts of mango oil can be used as a powerful treatment for halitosis. In the study, the researcher first compared the antioxidant, antibacterial, and hemolytic properties of […]

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 […]

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 […]

07/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Chewing on the bark of the Neem tree can keep your mouth healthy

Researchers at Hebrew University’s Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem have established that the neem tree, when chewed on, can improve dental health and prevent disease. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at whether extracts from the neem tree can prevent the onset of periodontal diseases. Leaf extracts from […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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