Health
Protect the Mouth from Medication Side Effects
As we age, it is common to require medications to help keep our bodies performing at optimal levels. In fact, it is said that 90 percent of people [...]
The Oral Microbiome and Overall Health
When it comes to your mouth, there’s some confusing terminology floating around, such as the term "oral microbiome." While it may sound complicated, your oral microbiome is just [...]
Psoriasis and Oral Health
You may have heard that your oral health is a gateway to the health of the rest of your body. Truly, when you have oral health problems, your [...]
Plaque-Reducing Toothpaste Could Prevent Inflammation
A new study in the American Journal of Medicine is taking the link between inflammation and oral health a step further. Taking into account that the inflammation from [...]
Taking Teeth Au Naturale
For some people, using oral hygiene products with synthetic ingredients is a no-go. Whether they fear these ingredients for some reason or simply don’t like the taste or [...]
Triclosan May Cause Osteoporosis
It’s a name you may have heard in the news before, but you might not remember why: Triclosan. A popular ingredient in some antibacterial toothpastes, Triclosan made headlines [...]
Common-Sense Ways to Reduce COVID-19 Risk
Everyone is talking about COVID-19, or as it is more commonly known, the coronavirus. COVID-19 began in Wuhan, China, and has since spread around the globe, including here [...]
Preventing Coronavirus
Cold and flu season has hit us hard this year with the introduction of COVID-19 or the Coronavirus. While this illness has caused global panic, there are steps [...]
Dental Mysteries: Solved
There are many mysteries in life. Some of them remain unsolved, while others have clearly defined answers we just may not know about - especially when it comes [...]
Waterpiking vs. Flossing
We’ve all heard the American Dental Association recommendations to brush our teeth twice a day and floss daily. But for some people, this is easier said than done. [...]