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07/13/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Can sparkling water damage your teeth? Some experts think so

Drinking sparkling water may be bad for your teeth due to its high acid content, experts have said. Dr. Edmond Hewlett from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry said drinking fizzy water facilitated the production of carbonic acid, which, while giving the beverage its “crisp” taste, also caused teeth enamel to deteriorate, which […]

01/26/2017 / By D. Samuelson

Natural homemade toothpaste heals cavities while whitening teeth

There are over 500 different microorganisms in our mouths, says Saveyoursmile.com. One of the most prolific, known as streptococcus mutans, is the one that causes all that sticky plaque. In the last 7000 years, a wide variety of substances have been utilized to get rid of it. The Eqyptians created a tooth cream by “mixing powdered […]

09/12/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Want to minimize your trips to the dentist? Here are some tips and tricks!

If you’re like most people, you probably hate going to the dentist. Even if you have found yourself a great holistic dentist, you still probably want to ward off cavities permanently and keep your visits to a minimum. So, what can you do? Well, first, make sure you aren’t making any of the ever-common brushing […]

07/19/2016 / By D. Samuelson

Oil pulling can kill harmful bacteria in the mouth, according to studies

Oil pulling is a very simple health treatment that has been utilized as part of the Indian Aryuvedic practices for at least 5000 years. It was introduced to the West in 1992 by Ukrainian physician Dr. F. Karach. When he spoke at a USSR Academy of Science conference for oncologists and bacteriologists, Dr. Karach announced, according to Breathmd.com, that his personal daily action of oil pulling had “cured his leukemia and arthritis.” But that wasn’t […]

03/04/2016 / By Tara Paras

Coconut oil can prevent tooth decay better than toxic fluoride

Researchers from the Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) in Ireland have discovered that coconut oil effectively inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria that can cause cavities and mouth infections, without any harmful side effects. The team added enzymes to coconut and several other oils to mimic how these oils would normally be processed during digestion. They then applied the […]

11/16/2015 / By Vicki Batts

How to use essential oils for a healthier mouth

Essential oils are used to relieve a wide variety of ailments, including stress, insomnia and even the common cold. What most people don’t know is that essential oils can do more than that. In fact, if you’re suffering from teeth and gum problems, essential oils might just be the solution you’re looking for. Essential oil rinses have been found to […]

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