Brushing Tablets May Help Seniors Who Cannot Brush Teeth
There’s no question that nursing homes have been hit hard by COVID-19. With an aged population, many of whom have underlying health conditions and live in close quarters, [...]
Probiotics and Oral Health
In recent years, you may have heard of something called probiotics in the news and on television commercials. These microorganisms are credited with a multitude of health benefits, [...]
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 [...]
The Dangers of Vaping
We’ve been hearing a lot about vaping in the news recently, and none of it good. While some people credit vaping (smoking e-cigarettes that use a fluid that [...]
Is CBD Oil an Effective Treatment for TMJ Dysfunction?
It seems like you can’t go a day without seeing or hearing about a product called CBD that purportedly has the power to ease pain and calm the [...]
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 [...]