It’s important to understand the oral microbiome if we want to properly prevent and treat oral disease. A healthy oral microbiome can help you avoid tooth decay and gum disease, but an unhealthy one can encourage decay and disease. Holistic dentistry teaches us that your oral microbiome is impacted […]
We have more and more evidence that the way to your heart may not be through your stomach, but it is definitely through your mouth. Now a new study has made a very specific link: your tooth loss during middle age is tied to an increased risk of heart disease.
This reminds us of the […]
We’ve all been the victims of a conspiracy. That conspiracy by the sugar industry was designed to make us think that fat was the problem in our diet. For more than 50 years, they influenced nutrition research, pointing to fat as the reason for the rising obesity epidemic. All the while, added sugar levels in […]
Oral hygiene is one of the most important steps to ensuring good oral health. Typical oral hygiene includes brushing and flossing, but for some people a mouthwash may also be recommended to help control plaque and prevent gum disease.
Unfortunately, many commercial mouthwashes have additions that aren’t good for oral […]
In recent years, several studies have been published showing that gum disease is associated with higher risk for many different types of cancers. Some studies show a strong link with breast cancer. Other links have been shown with lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and, of course, oral […]
