Take Control of Your Dental Health: Learn How to Heal and Prevent Cavities...
Many people believe that dental treatments and fluoride are the only way to heal cavities; however, this is not based in fact. People who discover they have a cavity may feel vulnerable and unsure of...
View ArticleWhy I’m Having My Old Dental Fillings Removed (Part 1 of a Series)
It’s fairly common knowledge that mercury is highly toxic to the human body. The effects of mercury exposure vary, but symptoms often include confusion, memory loss, reduced coordination, lowered...
View ArticleWhy I’m Having My Old Dental Fillings Removed (Part 2 of a Series)
Last week, I wrote about my plan to have my old mercury-based dental fillings removed. I, like more than 100 million other Americans, have amalgam fillings that are about 50% elemental mercury, a...
View ArticleDo Dental X-Rays Cause Brain Tumors?
Can routine dental x-rays cause brain tumors? According to a new study, frequent exposure to ionizing radiation found in these diagnostic tools seems to raise the risk for a type of brain tumor known...
View ArticleCoconut Oil Could Help Fight Tooth Decay
Coconut oil is much in the news these days, being used by the natural health community to enhance many aspects of health. Now, scientists have discovered yet another benefit of this valuable food – it...
View ArticleAre Root Canals Safe?
Holistic dentists have been warning the public about them for years. But it’s a huge and extremely lucrative industry — so most dental surgeons are turning a blind eye to the health risks. Over 41,000...
View ArticleProtect Your Brain Health by… Flossing?
Let’s face it—flossing doesn’t exactly fall on most people’s list of earth-shatteringly exciting activities. But this simple act, along with brushing, is one of the most important things you can do to...
View ArticleCan Dental X-Rays Raise Your Risk of Thyroid Cancer?
Research from recent years indicates the answer may be yes. In a study published in Acta Oncologica, scientists from Brighton and Sussex Medical School in Falmer, U.K. found that patients exposed to...
View ArticleDid the FDA and Colgate Conspire to Bury Health Concerns of Popular Toothpaste?
Triclosan, a chemical in Colgate Total toothpaste, has been linked to cancer, hormonal imbalances and an array of other health maladies. The toothpaste was approved by the Food and Drug Administration...
View ArticleXylitol for Dental Health
We all know that sugar is bad for our teeth. The bacteria in our mouths thrive on sugar. Sugar gives them energy and allows them to multiply. And when bacteria come into contact with the sweet stuff...
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