updated Nov. 20, 2024 Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body The health of the mouth is intricately connected to the overall health of the body. Recent studies show that plaque in the mouth from periodontal disease may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. There is a...
The Brain Detoxes at Night New research has recently revealed that the brain is protected via nightly cleansing. During deep sleep the brain shrinks about 40-50% to flush out toxins which would otherwise accumulate in the brain. Altering this brain shrinkage results...
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. More than 43,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Symptoms of oral cancer include sores in the mouth that will not heal, patches, chronic sore throat, voice or hearing changes, and more. See the complete list of Oral Cancer Symptoms below.
The story of fluoride is one of obfuscation and conflicting agendas that ultimately show how detrimental fluoride may be to the consumers of fluoride. In the U.S. and several other countries, fluoride is added to the water, foods, toothpaste, and many other sources. Fluoride is a significant toxin with many unhealthy consequences. The reason 70% of the U.S. population is unfortunately consuming fluoride in their water and food is due to agendas which are in conflict with respectable scientific health studies
TMJ Treatment may be necessary if you have any of these symptoms: Do you suffer from problems with your jaw or have pain when you chew or yawn? Do you hear a clicking or popping sound when you open or close your mouth? Do you grind or clench your teeth? People generally do not understand what TMJ Temporo Mandibular Dysfunction is about
Every Cell in Our Body Needs Magnesium In the human body, magnesium is a miracle mineral as every cell in our body needs magnesium! It is the eleventh element by mass and about 60-65% of the magnesium is found in the skeleton and teeth. The remaining magnesium can be...
Having a diet that is highly acidic can be detrimental to your teeth and consuming acidic foods and drinks throughout the day makes the problem worse. Erosion of the teeth is a type of decay that occurs when the tooth structure is lost due to chemical dissolution by acids. Erosion will start in the enamel, which is the outer layer of the tooth, but can spread to the dentin underneath if left unchecked.
In recent studies, fluoride research has increasingly been shown to be toxic and not as effective at reducing decay as once thought. Traditional dentistry touts the benefits of fluoride to prevent caries/cavities in your teeth. This has been the conventional wisdom...
The alkalinity level of your body will affect your overall health. What is the ideal level?
To understand alkalinity it is important to have an understanding of pH. pH is an acronym for “potential of hydrogen,” a value that indicates the acidity or alkalinity of a liquid. The measurement of the hydrogen ion concentration in a liquid determines the pH value. Every liquid has a pH value, which falls on a scale between 0 and 14, with 7 being neutral. A pH value less than 7 is acidic: values greater than 7 indicate alkalinity. Your body also has a pH value. Ideally, your blood’s pH should be between 7.3 and 7.5.
Oral cancer is common, and not just for smokers. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, so now is a good time to learn the signs and get screened as part of your holistic dental check up. More than 43,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. ...
Starting your child out with good habits and dental care will help to ensure that they have the best chance for a healthy mouth that will last a lifetime. Baby teeth have an important role and beginning to care for your child’s teeth before they erupt should not be overlooked. The first tooth may appear at around 6 months and as soon as it starts to erupt it is at risk for decay.
As part of the holistic and biological dentistry approach to dental care, there are herbals which are useful to promote good dental health. Most of us have experienced the cleansing of a salt water rinse after a dental appointment or during times of mouth pain. The gentle swishing of the water and the abrasiveness of the salt cleanse and promote healing.
Do you ever wake up with a headache, or get one by the end of the day? Are they associated with neck pain or do you have a separate neck pain? A new study from the University of Kansas Medical Center has shown that these symptoms are strongly associate with sleep apnea. This is a new association. Non supine sleep provoked by sleep disordered breathing (as with sleep apnea) may play a previously unrecognized role in headache and cervical radiculopathy, or neck problems of the upper spine.
Oral Disease Affects Most Everyone NIHA dentists are often asked for the best ways to improve dental care. Dental diseases are very common and the most prevalent chronic infectious diseases in the world, affecting up to 90% of school children and the vast majority of adults.But, dental disease may be prevented by using products to […]
Oral Health and Overall Health As a holistic or natural dentist, I am always describing to my patients how their oral cavity affects their entire body. Their immediate question is always how the oral cavity affects the rest of the body when anatomically it is relatively small. Although the oral cavity is relatively small it […]
In order to understand why your teeth are sensitive it helps to understand the parts of a tooth. The outside layer of a tooth is the enamel. The layer underneath the enamel is the dentin and it is this layer that covers the nerve. The tooth is surrounded by the gums. What happens with tooth sensitivity is that over time the enamel wears down or thins out and the gums recede, thus exposing
Natural dental products can enhance daily home care for our teeth and gums. This is important and not just for the obvious reasons of keeping our teeth for a lifetime and not having bad breath, but a healthy mouth contributes to overall good health. Believe it or not, when we are taking care of our teeth and mouth we are taking steps to a healthy body.
Yes! XYLITOL is a natural ingredient that can help to reduce bacteria and fight tooth decay. Xylitol first became popular in Europe as an alternative for people with diabetes. It is found in natural resources such as birch trees, corn, vegetables and fruits.
According to the World Health Organization and the United States Surgeon General, one of the top chronic diseases of mankind is periodontal disease, or gum disease. This disease is important for several reasons. It is the number one cause of loss of teeth, and the main function of teeth is to allow us to eat a good diet with lots of fiber.
Biofilms, or plaque in the mouth, are bacterial cells that team up and under your gum forming clusters of unhealthy bacteria. If left alone, these bacteria will become toxic and harm the teeth and gums.
The plaque that forms on our teeth is a type of biofilm. Biofilm is a collection of many types of bacteria surrounded by a slimy substance that can stick to most everything. Biofilms can be found in our bathrooms, on our kitchen countertops, cutting boards and yes, the kitchen sink.