“Keep flossing: A new study finds that gum disease may raise the chances of hospitalization or death if COVID-19 strikes.” WebMD (Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, usually follows gum inflammation.)
Category: Oral Health News
Oil Pulling Concentrate Ingredient Focus — Indian Madder / Manjistha / Rubia Cordifolia
The mouth is the gateway to, and start of, the digestive system that extends for about 30 feet in adults. Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark reminds us that removing irritants from the digestive tract and replacing them with agents for digestive support helps promote a healthy “gut immune barrier”.1https://drgeetamakerclark.com/healthy-living/healthy-digestion (Our intestinal immune system resides in these 30 […]
Activated Charcoal Floss Wins, Not One, But TWO Prestigious DESIGN AWARDS
iF DESIGN AWARD 2019 DrTung’s was a winner of this year’s iF DESIGN AWARD, a world-renowned design prize, in the discipline PACKAGING. Each year, the world’s oldest independent design organization, iF International Forum Design GmbH organizes the iF DESIGN AWARD, which was celebrated this year in Munich, Germany. DrTung’s Activated Charcoal Floss won over the […]
Dental Health Benefits of Breastfeeding Shared with Dentists
Several scientific studies show that children who were breastfed showed oral and overall health benefits. The British Dental Journal states that dentists are now being advised to read about the positive oral health benefits of breastfeeding in the first year, which includes a decreased risk of dental caries (tooth decay).1 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-019-0056-6?WT.ec_id=BDJ-201902&sap-outbound-id=6244D3DAE835D8033012EDED29AC6E3E71C7818E Keep in mind, even […]
World Oral Health Day
March is a busy month for DrTungs! The team just recently successfully exhibited at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA. This show is truly the mother of all natural product shows, with nearly 100,000 attendees and a continually growing number of new natural product brands. Although an incredibly exciting show, the team is […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.1https://www.ada.org/en/public-programs/national-childrens-dental-health-month We at DrTung’s really like this year’s slogan: Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile. It really is the fundamental building […]
Toxic Flossing—Know Your Risk
Most dental professionals recommend flossing after meals, or at least once a day, to protect against plaque and periodontal disease. But a recent article in USA Today lays out some stunning information from a new study that found higher levels of the PFAS (perfluorohexanesulfonic acid) in women who flossed with Oral-B Glide compared to those […]
Exercise and Oral Health: YES—There is a Connection
For many of us the New Year is a time to make resolutions and pledge to exercise and live a healthier lifestyle. We join a gym, sign up for a spin class, check out the latest Yoga trends, purchase some new athletic wear, or just make a commitment to amping up our daily physical activity….Why? […]
DID U KNOW series : Absorb vs Adsorb
From time to time, we receive questions from our customers and blog followers that relate to some of the technology and terms used in our packaging, promotions or digital communications. We thought this would be a great place to share additional insight into some of the questions we receive. This will be our first installment […]
DrTung’s Activated Charcoal Floss – Now at a Store Near You!
We are very excited to alert our customers that DrTung’s newest product – Activated Charcoal Floss–the Vegan Smart Floss® – is now available at many retailers that sell DrTung’s branded products, including all Sprouts stores! Of course, the product is also available to purchase online; but we wanted to make sure you knew you can […]