(Natural News) You’ve heard about how moderate amounts of red wine is good for the heart. Now, a new study says that red wine can be good for oral health as well. Compounds in red wine can reportedly keep bad bacteria from sticking to teeth and gums. This is the result of research published in the […]

(Natural News) A study in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Environmental Science & Technology found that triclosan – a compound which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned for use in over-the-counter antiseptic soaps, gels, and wipes – could stick to materials usually used on toothbrush heads. While research has proven that triclosan can disturb hormones in both animals and humans, […]

(Natural News) A systematic review on the health benefits of oil pulling adds more evidence to the growing pool of research that the ancient Ayurvedic practice is a safe and effective alternative for good oral hygiene. Nutritionists and medical professionals are noting that complementary and traditional practices work just as well – if not, a […]

(Natural News) The Holistic Oral Health Summit begins today, and it features interviews with dozens of experts in holistic dentistry and oral health. I was interviewed for the summit to discuss links between oral health and chronic degenerative disease, and this particular interview is getting a tremendously positive response from those who have seen it. […]

(Natural News) Everyone knows that having healthy teeth and gums equal to a bright smile, but is that all there is to it? Turns out, it’s just the start. Having exceptional oral health means having more than just a beautiful smile — it’s directly linked to our overall health. The same principle works the other way too: […]

(Natural News) It doesn’t matter if you’re talking to your significant other or the dentist – morning breath is always a cause for embarrassment. Aside from poor dental hygiene, morning breath can be caused by other factors such as snoring and chewing gum. There’s no sure way of preventing morning breath, but according to dentist […]

(Natural News) Each day, I review hundreds of science and medicine headlines for assigning stories to websites like Science.news and Medicine.news, and I repeatedly see new science papers published about the links between oral bacteria and chronic diseases such as heart disease. The science is clear: If you have bacteria lurking in an old root […]

(Natural News) Sugary snacks increase the risk of tooth decay in children, while tooth brushing does not completely help protect their teeth from the effects, according to a study. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow who analyzed the relationship of snacking […]

(Natural News) There’s nothing better than a piping hot mug of chocolate to calm the nerves in a cold winter’s day. Feeling too lazy to cook? You can always make a bowl of hot soup to warm you up inside. If you’re feeling fancy, you can melt cheese, so you can dip everything in that […]

(Natural News) We often take care of our oral health to make sure that our breath stays fresh, but did you know that dental X-rays can be used to determine vitamin D deficiencies (rickets)? While this is a grave health concern that often goes undiagnosed, Lori D’Ortenzio and Megan Brickley, anthropologists from McMaster University, have revealed that it […]