(Natural News) A study that was recently published in the Environment International journal showed just how dangerous fluoride can be in adolescence. The study looked at the relationship between the levels of fluoride in young people’s drinking water and blood and the health of their kidneys and livers. The adolescents studied were part of the […]

(Natural News) The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAMOT) will be holding its annual meeting from Sept. 10 to 12 in the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville. The meeting focuses on holistic or biological dentistry, an emerging approach to dental health that promotes total wellness and incorporates a whole-body perspective on the mouth and teeth. It […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society showed that poor oral health is linked to cognitive decline. Researchers at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, the University of Nevada and Rutgers University found that older Chinese adults in the U.S. who reported teeth symptoms experienced faster cognitive decline than those who reported gum symptoms. This […]

(Natural News) Made from the bark of Cinnamomum trees, cinnamon is often used to add flavor to food. More than just a spice, however, cinnamon also has medicinal properties that can help with a variety of health problems. Cinnamon has powerful antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It has been traditionally used to treat ailments all the way back to […]

(Natural News) Survival preps often include food and various supplies for your stockpile. But before you forget, you must also prepare a dental kit so you can address minor dental emergencies when you are unable to reach a dentist in a post-SHTF world. (h/t to DoomAndBloom.net) Maintain oral health to prevent dental emergencies when SHTF The […]

(Natural News) Bad breath, or halitosis, can be a pretty annoying condition to deal with. According to studies, an estimated 25 percent of the global population is affected by halitosis. Fortunately, home remedies exist that can take care of bad breath. Here are eight natural solutions to your oral health concern. (h/t to MedicalNewsToday.com) Green tea Green tea has […]

(Natural News) A toothache can cause discomfort and make eating or drinking very difficult. It can cause throbbing and swelling around the affected area, a sharp pain when you bite down, fever and a burning or shock-like pain. Fortunately, effective natural remedies for toothache exist. Here are seven of them. (h/t to MedicalNewsToday.com) Peppermint tea Menthol, the […]

(Natural News) Your gums can hurt for many reasons – from canker sores, braces and gingivitis to even cancer of the mouth. Fortunately, several home remedies exist that can help you with your mild gum pain. Here are five of these natural treatments. (h/t to MedicalNewsToday.com) Essential oils You can create a homemade dental spray using four […]

(Natural News) Mouthwash may soon become another possible weapon against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, new research says. Conducted by a team of scientists and clinicians from the Cardiff University School of Medicine, the study, published in the Function journal, looked into the possibility that the active ingredients that give commercially available mouthwashes their potent antimicrobial […]

(Natural News) Polyphenols are active plant compounds whose health-promoting activities are well-documented by studies. These secondary metabolites are produced by plants to boost their defenses against ultraviolet radiation and pathogens, indicating that they are natural antioxidants and antimicrobials. But these beneficial properties of polyphenols are not only applicable to plants. Multiple studies suggest that these compounds – […]