Vaping & the Microbes in Your Mouth
A new study has added yet more evidence that vaping changes the oral microbiome - and not for the better. "The oral microbiome is of interest to us because research shows that changes in its microbial community as a result of environmental and host factors...
Biological Dentistry = Patient-Centered Care
One of the things that surprises some folks when they first visit a biological dentist is how much time the dentist typically spends getting to know them. The dental exam and evaluations are important, of course, but the mouth doesn’t exist in isolation. It’s...
Mercury Released from “Silver” Fillings Doesn’t Just Disappear
Once upon a time, folks believed that the mercury that makes up the bulk of “silver” fillings stayed locked inside the alloy. We know now, of course, this isn’t the case. Some mercury is released with every bite and swallow, and every time the fillings are brushed...
Do You Really Want to Delay Preventative Care in a Pandemic?
Lots of people get nervous about seeing the dentist - even more so during a pandemic, despite the fact that there is not a single case of a person becoming infected with the novel coronavirus in this way. In fact, dentists, hygienists, and assistants are far more...
The Challenges of a Root Canal
Ozone is powerful stuff for fighting infection, reducing pain, and promoting healing. Yet according to a new review of the research, it’s not quite up to disinfecting a root canal treated tooth. Overall, the results demonstrated that ozone therapy provides...
Going GMO-free in a World That’s Anything But
A coalition of grassroots groups has filed suit against the USDA over planned labeling regulations that can make it even harder to know which foods you buy are truly GMO-free. The plaintiffs want the required symbol — which currently denotes products as...
What The Tongue May Tell About Heart Health – & So Much More
Even when you’re not speaking, your tongue has tales to tell. Consider the research recently presented at the online event Heart Failure Association (HFA) Discoveries, a platform for the European Society of Cardiology. Scientists found that heart patients’ tongues...
Feed Your Probiotics with Prebiotics
Probiotics have an important role to play in your oral health. As a new paper in the Journal of Functional Foods notes, Recent studies including clinical trials strongly suggest the active role of probiotics in prevention and treatment of oral infections, including...
Is There a Link Between COVID-19 & Oral Health?
By now, you’re probably well aware of the risk factors for complications from COVID-19 - age, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and such. Yet as a recent paper in BDJ notes, such risk factors “do not account for the other 52% of deaths arising from COVID-19 in...
The Not-So-Cool Aspect of Oral Piercings
Making a statement. Feeling different. Looking cool. Defying parents. There are plenty of reasons why people choose to pierce their tongue or lip. There are also lots of reasons not to, especially when it comes to your mouth/body health - reasons highlighted in a...
