Moms and Dads from coast to coast are familiar with the ‘back-to-school’ drill. Start getting the kids to bed earlier, go shopping for new school clothes, begin school registration process—a literal checklist of preparation tasks to look forward to. Of course all of these are important must-do’s; however, this is also a great time to […]
Category: Oral Health News
SPEAKING OF TONGUES…
The tongue is one of the most unique organs in the body. Although actually a muscle, it holds a special place among sensory organs. It’s the organ of taste, is very sensitive to touch, and promotes speech. The tongue, by governing what comes out of the mouth (speech) and what goes in (food), can be considered […]
DrTung’s New Activated Charcoal Floss—The Vegan Smart Floss®
Feast your eyes on Dr.Tung’s newest masterpiece….it’s a beautiful thing, isn’t it? Aside from the gorgeous new packaging, the PRODUCT is the main attraction! DrTung’s Activated Charcoal Floss—the Vegan Smart Floss—is the first product in the marketplace of its kind. Innovative, radical, effective and light on the environment–just look at what this product provides: Activated […]
You asked for it…new product coming soon
We are pleased to announce the upcoming arrival of the newest member of the DrTung’s family of natural, effective, leading-edge oral care products! Due on June 14th, DrTung’s amazing, new product is sure to bring happy smiles to many, including vegans. Innovative, radical and light on the environment we anticipate it will create excitement with […]
Beverage and Oral Health Series: Does Your Beverage Pass the ‘Acid Test’?
You probably don’t think much about the acid content in the beverages you consume on a daily basis; however, you might want to start. Do you realize how many of our daily beverages and foods contain acid? Many are natural, healthy foods; however, over time, when sipped on regularly, can increase your risk for tooth […]
Beverages and Oral Health Series: How to Drink Water, Ayurvedic Style
We often think about the foods we eat and how they affect our health, but beverages are also a huge contributor to our overall wellness. This blog series “Beverages and Oral Health” will focus on how the many beverages we drink impact our holistic and oral health. So let’s start with the most basic of […]
Cavity Prevention and Safe Treatment for Kids
As our kids grow, we love to journal the many milestones of their lives….their first smile, their first tooth, their first step, etc. Of course, there are some milestones we aren’t looking forward to—their first cavity. Certainly, being proactive and practicing preventive care are the best steps to reducing the odds; however, cavities may still […]
Silver Nitrate – Dental Treatment that Makes Kids Smile!
Remember going to the dentist when you were a child? For many of us, it was not a pleasant experience–particularly if the word “cavity” came up during the exam. Well there’s a treatment catching on now that can really take the “bite” out of having a cavity filled. It’s called silver nitrate, and it’s quick, […]
Sugar Awareness Week – How Much are You Consuming?
If you’ve ever seen the movie, Mary Poppins, you simply can’t forget the delightful little ditty, “A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down.” (I bet you’re singing it out loud right now.) Does it make you wonder if this helped trigger our collective fascination with those little white crystals known as sugar? Regardless of […]
Wellness Trends to Start Your Year Off Right
As the new year rolls in, we are almost programmed to seek out ways to improve our lives. This is not a bad thing; however, we need to make sure we don’t go overboard in our expectations. After all, the point is to achieve wellness, peace and serenity…not to add more stress to our already […]