What You Need to Know About Dental and Oral Health

Dental and Oral HealthIt’s critical to understand the importance of dental and oral health to your overall sense of well-being and physical health.

Dental cavities and other gum diseases are usually the result of poor oral health. These diseases have a direct impact on overall health and can lead to serious consequences such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is a lifelong commitment and can save you huge bills by avoiding expensive dental procedures.

Tooth decay

Tooth decay is one of the most common results of poor oral health. Our mouths contain bacteria which feed on food we consume and produce waste which, if not cleaned, can lead to plaque build-up and tooth decay. The easiest way to prevent this from happening is by cleaning your teeth and removing the plaque layer. Continue reading

Effective Natural Solutions For Your Teeth And Gums

Studies Prove Effectiveness of Holistic Treatments for Teeth

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Dr. Michelle Kmiec – Today we have toothbrushes that vibrate, circulate, or some combination of both, and of course there is the regular ol’ toothbrush that requires a little more hand and wrist action on our part. There are water picks, toothpicks, plaque scrapers, tongue brushes, dental floss and dental tape. There are numerous varieties of toothpaste and mouthwash, and even dental gum that you can chew between brushing sessions. And let’s not forget all of the different types of teeth whitening products!

As a means to prevent tooth decay, many dentists recommend a fluoride treatment twice per year. Fluoride is also added to many of these dental care products, as well as to most public water systems. However, in 2010 the CDC reported that dental fluorosis, a serious condition caused by too much fluoride, is on the increase in the United States.

According to this report, the “prevalence of dental fluorosis was higher among younger persons and ranged from 41% among adolescents aged 12-15 to 9% among adults aged 40-49.” In 1986-87, 22.6% of adolescents had dental fluorosis, compared to 40.7% in 1999-2005. This is quite an increase! As a result, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services planned on lowering the amount of fluoride allowed in public water systems, but as of 2014 had yet to do so.

(It is interesting to note that, while fluoride is added to water supplies for the purpose of therapeutic consumption, no recommended water/fluoride dosage has ever been prescribed by health authorities ~ Editor.) Continue reading