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Oil Pulling for Holistic Health

Oil pulling is an all-natural way to improve oral health. Although oil pulling is just now enjoying positive feedback from dental patients, it is actually an age old practice that originated in India thousands of years ago. It wasn’t until the 1990s that health experts in the Western world began recommending oil pulling as a way to naturally detoxify the body, particularly the teeth and gums. Today, many holistic dentists recognize oil pulling as a safe, easy, and inexpensive way to significantly reduce the risk of tooth decay, oral infection, and gum disease.

By admin| 2014-06-16T03:37:44+00:00 June 16th, 2014|Gum Care, Holistic Dentistry|Comments Off

Debridement Definition: What is Debridement?

Do you visit the dentist for a teeth cleaning every 6 months? Chances are good that you do not. Many adults take up to 12 months or more to visit the dentist for an exam or cleaning. Significant amounts of plaque tend to accumulate along the gum line, even though you may be brushing and flossing regularly. Extended absences from the dentist only increase the accumulation of plaque and bacteria in the mouth. Eventually, a process called debridement may be necessary to remove hard-to-reach plaque and restore general oral health.

By admin| 2011-04-02T02:47:26+00:00 April 2nd, 2011|Gum Care, Holistic Dentistry|Comments Off

Holistic Dentistry News: University Warns of Potential Zinc Hazards

Miami dentists warn patients this month to keep an eye out for zinc. The element is critical for most body functions, however, may be toxic in large quantities. Most alarming is the element’s prevalence in a wide range of consumer dental products. Patients who use certain mouth rinses, denture adhesives, and toothpastes run the risk of accidentally ingesting too much of this potentially toxic element

By admin| 2011-03-08T02:20:30+00:00 March 8th, 2011|Gum Care, Holistic Dentistry|Comments Off

Treating Gum Disease with Perio Protect

Do you have bleeding, puffy, or otherwise agitated gums? If so, you may be one of 85% of adults who have gum disease. Gum disease can lead to receding gums, loss of teeth, chronic bad breath, and has recently been linked with heart disease. Treating gum disease, however, can reverse the process and help both teeth and gums to become healthy again!

By admin| 2010-08-11T02:26:49+00:00 August 11th, 2010|Dental Technology, Gum Care|Comments Off