By GreenMedInfo Research Group Oral surgery, particularly the removal of impacted wisdom teeth, often leads to significant pain, swelling, and discomfort for patients. Traditionally, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen have been the go-to treatment for managing these post-operative symptoms. However, a recent study published…
By Chris Melore You’ve probably heard of washing your mouth out with soap, but a new study has an idea researchers think will be even more helpful — washing your mouth out with green tea! A team with the American Society for Microbiology says that…
By Karen Foster Ginger stimulates saliva flow and digestive activity, settles the stomach, relieves vomiting, eases pain from gas and diarrhea, and is effective as an anti-nausea remedy. Scientists have now found the constituent in ginger responsible for eliminating bad breath. The pungent compound 6-gingerol,…
By Brandon Turbeville It might seem surprising to some but in 2017 there is still debate in the medical community as to whether or not dental mercury amalgams are safe. Despite voluminous amounts of evidence suggesting that mercury fillings are incredibly toxic, many dentists and…
By Amanda Just and John Kall, DMD Millions of Americans have mercury in their teeth, and they don’t even know it. However, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology is working to change that by educating dental patients and dentists about the health risks…
By Vandita The new biological method could see teeth use their natural ability to repair large cavities rather than using cements or fillings, which are prone to infections and often need replacing a number of times. Researchers at King’s College London in the United Kingdom have…
People take pride in an attractive smile, which is why cosmetic dentistry is so popular. Although it’s an elective procedure and not typically covered by insurance, cosmetic dentistry can improve health by fixing periodontal issues, which have been connected to many serious health conditions. If…
By Heather Callaghan Researchers find that smoking alters crucial mouth and gut bacteria According to Gerry Curatola, DDS who spoke at the recent Microbiome Medicine Summit, everything you ingest or use to rinse or brush can disrupt the delicate flora of your mouth. Yes, even antibacterial…
By Gaye Levy It has happened to all of us. It is the weekend or you are miles away from civilization and your tooth starts to hurt. The pain is excruciating and has become so bad you can not eat, drink, concentrate, or get through…
Credit: Harvard’s Wyss Institute and SEAS. A Harvard-led team is the first to demonstrate the ability to use low-power light to trigger stem cells inside the body to regenerate tissue, an advance they reported in Science Translational Medicine. The research, led by David J. Mooney,…
by Mark DeNicola When you hear the term ‘root canal’ the majority of us automatically resort to thoughts of the pain that we have either directly experienced or vicariously heard to be associated with the procedure. In the United States alone, over 25 million root…
by Tess Pennington Your teeth are a direct reflection of your whole body wellness. If you have a healthy diet, then your teeth and gums will be healthy as a result. There are certain foods that can be thought of as a double-edged sword, in…
By John Summerly There are far more than eight foods for healthy teeth, but I’ve found these to work especially well to prevent and even reverse tooth decay and gum disease in the long-term. 1. Butter Oil Butter Oil, is a key ingredient to re-enameling…
by Alanna Ketler Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that involves swishing vegetable oil in your mouth for 20 minutes to eliminate toxins from the mouth and body. It is a simple practice that has an extremely large array of health benefits. The first…
By Harmon Pearson You may have heard that tooth decay can lead to heart disease. It’s quite a frightening proposition, considering the prevalence of both tooth decay and heart disease in the United States. While it’s not common, there is plenty of truth that tooth…
by Sayer Ji Since ancient times, turmeric has been used for remedying oral ailments, among other therapeutic applications too numerous to count.[1] Consider that plants like turmeric were first eaten for thousands of years before our species ever devised the modern day oddity of encapsulated…
by Case Adams, Naturopath A groundbreaking study from the United Kingdom has connected gingivitis and oral health to cognitive decline. The study’s findings are backed up by a multitude of research supporting the mechanisms. Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry at London’s King’s College followed…
