Toothbrushing – Quick History Did you know that the first humans started brushing their teeth over 5000 years ago? As long ago as 3,000 BC, ancient Egyptians constructed crude toothbrushes from twigs and leaves to clean their teeth. This same manner was also used by Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Indians—some actually fraying the end of […]
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 […]
Oral Health for Expectant Moms
Congratulations—you’re having a baby! Now, have you discussed this with your dentist? If you haven’t, you should consider making an appointment right now for a complete oral health exam. If you are still in the planning stages, you should notify your dentist even before you become pregnant to ensure your oral health is in tip-top […]
Oil Pulling 101—The Basics
What’s 5,000 years old and actually GOOD for your teeth? The ancient Ayurvedic art of Oil Pulling, of course! If you’re scratching your head because you’re not actually sure what oil pulling is, don’t sweat it. Just sit back and click on the video below: DrTung’s Oil Pulling Concentrate Congratulations! You are now an oil […]
Happy Earth Day To You!
How are you honoring Earth Day? This Earth Day, DrTung’s invites all of our readers to consider changing two habits that could have a positive impact on Mother Earth, the only planet we have! (For those already doing these two simple things -probably for many years now- thank you. What you are doing really should […]
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 […]
Brushing Matters—Teach Your Kids Early
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! DrTung’s thought it would be a good time to provide some tips for parents to help their kids incorporate useful oral health care habits and techniques into their daily routine. The first question we hear a lot is “When should my child start brushing his or her own […]