Is flossing really that good?
How is that flossing is always emphasized by dentists and yet not practiced widely enough? The thing is, it really works. The return on investment ...
Oral benefits of fasting
When I did my first 5-day water-only fasting, I noticed some surprising immediate side effects. My teeth felt much cleaner. I found myself brushing...
Is antimicrobial mouthwash safe long term?
The oral cavity is the home of about 700+ different microbial species. Among those, a handful that is potentially pathogen plays a role in disease....
Drinking tea for oral health
Drinking green tea regularly seems to help to prevent the most common oral diseases, dental caries (cavities), periodontal disease (gum disease) and halitosis (bad breath).
Habits for Oral Health
Humans are creatures of habit. We’re what we repeatedly do. What we do and avoid on a regular basis makes up our lives. These fundamental patterns ...
What Can Be Done for Oral Health?
Like in most areas in life, there are factors in and out of our direct control in terms of oral health. It’s worth discussing both parts broadly an...
Oral Microbiome - Oral Diseases Axis
Two extremely common chronic diseases are dental caries (cavities) and periodontal disease (gum disease). Both of these conditions are considered m...
Oral microbiome changes and why does it matter?
Microbial communities are called microbiota, their genetic information is the microbiome. The second most diverse microbiota is in the oral cavity....
The importance of a balanced oral microbiota
Human beings are real super organisms. Research studies estimate that there are more bacterial cells in the body than human cells.
The total hu...
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