Category Archives: News

“Pulling” for Good Oral Health

There is an ancient Ayurvedic practice of “oil pulling” that has been used as a remedy for oral health problems.  It involves the use of pure oils such as cold pressed sesame oil, coconut oil, and sunflower oil.  Approximately one … Continue reading

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February is Gum Disease Awareness Month

It’s not something that we talk about often, but gum disease affects a significant amount of adults and left untreated, can lead to permanent tooth loss.  In addition, because diseased gums have a direct path to your blood flow, disease in your mouth can … Continue reading

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Aging and Oral Care

Just as with the rest of our body, it becomes more challenging to keep our mouth healthy as we age. Prescription drugs, poor oral care, smoking, age related bone loss and a host of other challenges all start to take … Continue reading

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Dementia and Oral Care Practices

The importance of maintaining good oral health has been evidenced in yet another new study, this one published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.  The study set out to look for any possible connections between dental health habits … Continue reading

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Should You Change Your Toothbrush More Often?

Leading tooth brush manufacturers and even the ADA recommend that you change your tooth brush every 3 or 4 months.  A new study out of the University of Gottingen in Germany shows that changing your toothbrush more often can significantly … Continue reading

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Dental Plaque Connected to Cancer

A recent study from researchers in Sweden and just published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) suggests that poor dental hygiene is associated with an increase in death from cancer. The study measured the amount of dental plaque (the yellowish … Continue reading

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The Triclosan Controversy

It was recently reported that the Canadian government has asked companies using chemical Triclosan in their products to voluntarily remove the ingredient from their formulations. The concern is that Triclosan will begin to build up in the environment and then cause problems … Continue reading

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Joint Replacements and Your Mouth

The systemic connection between our mouths and the rest of our body has been the subject of scores of studies in recent years. We recently posted an article about how “Your Dentist Can Save Your Life” that discussed how many … Continue reading

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Q&A: Kids and Toothpaste

Question: Is your Natural Fluoride-free CoQ10 Toothpaste safe for kids? Answer: As with any toothpaste, parental supervision is recommended for use by children.  Nobody (children or adults) should swallow toothpaste, especially fluoride toothpaste.  On our CoQ10 Toothpaste with Fluoride Toothpaste … Continue reading

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Your Dentist Can Save Your Life

Research has found that there is a connection between periodontal disease (gum disease) and other ailments such as heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes.  Although it is not totally clear as to why this connection exists, one thought is that poor … Continue reading

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