Ultra-Processed Foods Contain Added Sugars
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that decreasing the consumption of ultra-processed foods could be an effective way of reducing the excessive intake of added sugars in the American diet. (more…)
A Combination of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Lysozyme Treatment for Chronic Periodontitis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementing with a combination of vitamin C, vitamin E, lysosome and carbazochrome significantly improved gingival inflammation in study participants with chronic periodontitis. (more…)
Low-Dose Xylitol Chewing Gym Helps Prevent Dental Cavities
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. One-year use of chewing gums provided an effective means for preventing tooth decay in adults at high risk for developing cavities.
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Combination Treatment of Hydrogen Peroxide and Ozone for Tooth Bleaching
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A combination of hydrogen peroxide and ozone was significantly more effective as a rapid bleaching agent for teeth than hydrogen peroxide or ozone alone. (more…)
Ozone and Laser Therapies on Recovery From Wisdom Tooth Removal
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. While extra oral application of an 808-nm diode laser, but not ozone therapy, had a positive effect on postoperative swelling and trismus after a surgical removal of impacted lower third molars, both therapies significantly reduced pain. (more…)
Herbal Mouthwash Effective for Gingivitis
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The study suggests that mouthwash containing multiple herbs may be effective for gingivitis. (more…)
Periodontal Disease Contributes to Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates how an oral infection with P. ginivalis can lead to chronic periodontal disease and the development and progression of atherosclerotic vascular disease. (more…)
Curcumin Helpful in Treatment of Oral Leukoplakia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Oral Leukoplakia study participants who supplemented for six months with 3.6g of curcumin had a 67.5% significantly greater clinical response and a 58.6% significantly better overall treatment response compared to the placebo group. (more…)
Xylitol Protects Against Tooth Decay
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Xylitol gum, when chewed four times a day, 10 minutes each time, for a period of 21 days significantly reduced the salivary Mutans Streptococci counts compared to herbal and placebo chewing gums. (more…)
Mouthwash Improves Stress Levels and Oral Health in Nurses
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Nurses who gargled with a blend of peppermint, tea tree and lemon oils had a significant reduction in stress, xerostomia and halitosis compared to those who gargled with saline. (more…)
Do Radiofrequencies From Wi-Fi Devices Release Mercury From Amalgam Fillings?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Of the twenty teeth with mercury amalgam fillings, Wi-Fi exposure of 2.4 GHz for 20 minutes significantly increased (approximately doubled) the amount of mercury released from the Wi-Fi exposed group compared to the non-exposed group. (more…)
Probiotics Improve Gum Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with gingivitis, who supplemented daily for 12 weeks with a probiotic containing Lactobacillus plantarum, significantly improved probing depth and plaque index compared to the control group.
Chamomile and Linseed Combination Benefit Dry Mouth Symptoms
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. An herbal remedy of chamomile and linseed oil taken four times per day for one week significantly improved the symptoms of dry mouth in the seventy-four patients who suffered from xerostomia. (more…)
Methods of Improving Bad Breath in Children
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Children who supplemented for 2 weeks with a probiotic, in addition to ( brushing, flossing, tongue scraping and rinsing with chlorhexidine), had the greatest improvement in oral health and sustained that improvement for 3 months after discontinuing the probiotic. (more…)
Ambient Orange Scent Reduces Dental Surgery Anxiety
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 56 participating dental patients, those who inhaled orange fragrance in the waiting room prior to surgery and in the surgical room during surgery, had significantly lower pulse and breathing rates compared to the control group.
Aloe Vera Gel Improves Dental Health in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties of aloe vera, when used as an adjunct to the treatment protocol, contributed to the significant improvements in chronic periodontitis. (more…)
Eucalyptus Gum Improves Oral Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Chewing gum, high in eucalyptus extract, 5 times per day for 12 weeks significantly improved plaque accumulation and gingivitis in the 32 participating subjects compared to control.
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Probiotic Lozenges Benefit Dental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with chronic periodontitis, who added a probiotic lozenge containing L. reuteri to their scaling and root planing regime, experienced a significant improvement in plaque inhibition due to the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects of the probiotic. (more…)
Coconut Oil Pulling Improves Gum Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 30 days of coconut oil pulling, study participants saw a 51.6% decrease in gingival index and a 60.3% decrease in plaque index. (more…)
Probiotic Chewing Tablets Improve Oral Health in Children
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 110 (2-3) year old children, those who chewed daily a tablet containing 3 strains of probiotic bacteria for one year had an overall significant 53% reduced risk of developing cavities compared to the control. (more…)
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