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What Are the Three Layers of a Tooth?

by Thomas Soracco December 04, 2020

Your teeth are pretty amazing creations.

Like any part of the body, the full breakdown can get really complicated. But let’s leave the complications to scientists and researchers. To effectively take care of your teeth, you only need to understand the 3 basic parts: the outer layer, the central zone and the inner core. (The enamel/cementum, dentin and the pulp)

How to Choose a Tongue Cleaner for Better Oral Health and Fresher Breath

by Thomas Soracco November 25, 2020

There are many benefits to your oral health from tongue cleaning. But are all tongue cleaners alike? Can't one just use a toothbrush to scrub the tongue or even a kitchen spoon. Let's take a look. There are numerous tongue cleaners to choose from, so finding one should not be a problem.

How to Use a Tongue Scraper to Properly Clean Your Tongue

by Thomas Soracco November 18, 2020

Here, we will take a look at how to properly clean your tongue, sometimes this action is also called tongue scraping. Tongue cleaning is an ancient habit that carries huge benefits for your oral health and your breath… but it needs to be done consistently and correctly. Get into the habit today and find out how to clean your tongue properly.

Is Tongue Scraping Necessary? What Are the Benefits of Tongue Cleaning?

by Thomas Soracco November 11, 2020

What is tongue cleaning, or often called tongue scraping? It is exactly what it sounds like, cleaning your tongue from food particles and bacterial build up. A simple tongue cleaning takes seconds and should be a part of your daily dental routine, so let's make it a habit. Find out more here.

The Link Between Oral Health and Heart Disease, Another Look

by Thomas Soracco November 02, 2020

You may have heard that there is a relationship between poor oral health and heart disease. Numerous studies have demonstrated that those with poor oral health are more likely to suffer from other health issues, such as heart disease in particular. While this is a complex relationship, it can help to better understand this link by looking at an example of how this can work in your body.

How Does Fluoride Work? Is there a Safer and More Natural Way to Help Prevent Cavities?

by Thomas Soracco October 20, 2020

Fluoride is a naturally occurring form of the very common element fluorine. It is found all over the place–in water, food, plants, soil, rocks and so forth. When your body takes in fluoride, it almost completely stored in your bones and teeth. But is added fluoride safe? Find out here...

What is Fluoride and Is It Safe for You?

by Thomas Soracco October 18, 2020

The concentration of naturally occurring fluoride compounds vary considerably from area to area. This is important as many studies that have suggested fluoride could be bad for you (problems such as bone fracturing or carcinogenic properties) were often based upon evidence from geographical areas where the fluoride concentrations were higher than average.

Could Mouthwashes and Oral Rinses Help Protect Against Coronaviruses

by Paul Omalley October 09, 2020

Could ordinary, everyday products help to inactivate and slow the transmission of human coronaviruses? Several scientific studies were carried out to research this possibility. And the results support the effectiveness of everyday rinses (including baby shampoo and over-the-counter mouthwashes) at lowering the transmission and spread of the human corona virus.

Bottom Line–A Healthy Mouth Helps Prevent Disease and Promotes Greater Overall Health!

Understanding Keto Breath, What Causes It and How to Handle It

by Thomas Soracco September 27, 2020

What exactly is keto breath? While bad breath is unpleasant in any form, keto comes from a different source than most chronic bad breath. And it has a different smell and “taste.” Most chronic bad breath is caused by bacterial overgrowth in the mouth. This type of bad breath has a really stinky odor, quite often smelling like rotten eggs due to the Sulphur gas given off by the bacteria. There are remedies for bad breath, so read on...

Could this Be the Best Toothpaste You Can Buy for Sensitive Teeth and Natural Whitening? We Hope So!

by Thomas Soracco September 18, 2020

After 8 years of development, we think that we have perhaps created the best toothpaste you can buy for both cleaning power and for sensitivity relief.

Just as like our other products, this toothpaste was researched and developed by our renowned holistic dentist, Dr. Paul O'Malley. Our advanced formulation is designed to provide superior sensitivity relief and to naturally whiten your teeth.

Sensitive teeth can not only cause discomfort and pain but they are generally a sign of weakening enamel which opens the door to further tooth decay and other health issues.

Is Xylitol Better than Sorbitol in Preventing Cavities?

by Thomas Soracco September 14, 2020

The question of chewing sugary gums, or any kind of candy, has long since been answered as bad for your teeth. The sugars feed the cavity causing bacteria in your mouth, they produce lots of acid and this then destroys your teeth and encourages gum disease.

But how about non-sugar gums? Can they actually help in the fight against tooth decay?

Common Mistakes Made When Brushing Your Teeth

by Thomas Soracco September 04, 2020

It should be a pretty simple operation, just grab a pretty brush and start! But most people never learned the toothbrushing drill and make some common mistakes. These made not seem serious, after all it is just toothbrushing, but over time bad brushing can contribute to not only tooth decay but gum disease and recession as well.