Although mercury is identified as a toxic substance, dentists have prescribed mercury amalgam fillings to patients over the years. While many believe that having them in your mouth is dangerous, the process of removing them can also go very wrong if proper safety protocols are not followed. (The American Dental Association -ADA- does not acknowledge nor […]
On Earth Day: Sustainability Everyday!
One of our favorite holidays is Earth Day. It’s important as a society that we check in together periodically on the value of sustainability and pay homage to this great planet that we dwell upon. The values of Earth Day are those that we practice each and everyday as sustainability is embedded directly into our […]
Which to Use? Oils Used in Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is the practice of swishing oil in the mouth for a period of time to improve the health of teeth and gums. Oil pulling is making headlines and is becoming widely popular. It’s interesting to note that it is in fact an Ayurvedic tradition from India that’s been round for thousands of years. […]
Announcing the DrTung’s Oil Pulling Concentrate!
We’re excited to announce today the release of our Oil Pulling Concentrate, the newest addition to our line of holistic, sustainable oral health products! The DrTung’s Oil Pulling Concentrate is a time-tested remedy of 24 plants and herbs used for oil pulling, prepared in an organic sesame oil base. The concentrate is available now, March 1, 2016, […]
How to Oil Pull – A Visual Demonstration
Many of you may be wondering just how to oil pull to begin with. While the practice of oil pulling has been used for thousands of years per Ayurvedic tradition, it has recently been taken the Western health and wellness community by storm. Here are instructions on how to oil pull, using our DrTung’s Oil […]
Ayurveda and Oral Health Practices: Part 1
Ayurveda, an ancient tradition of healing from India, works to balance the body in order to holistically improve wellbeing and prevent illness. In order to be as healthy as possible, Ayurveda stresses the removal of toxins, or ‘ama,’ from the body. Many toxins gather in the mouth, so Ayurveda and oral health go hand […]
Voted Best Tongue Scraper by AsktheDentist.com
We’re honored to be included in The Best Dental Buys of 2015 by Dr. Mark Burhenne (Dr. B, for short) of AsktheDentist.com. As a practicing dentist for over 30 years, Dr. B is a shining voice in the oral health community and greater wellness community, as well, in his focus on the oral-body connection and advocating […]
Tongue Scraping and Cleansing: Ayurvedic Tradition
Often times, in Western Society, we associate the word cleanse with strictly nutritional aspects for a given period of time. In Chinese Medicine, however, cleansing is an important tradition to incorporate into your lifestyle at various points of the year as the seasons and energies shift. Nutrition is important alongside healthy, holistic habits to help nourish […]
Study Shows Smart Floss is the Best Floss, 55% More Effective
In a 2004 study, research demonstrated and concluded not only that all floss removes plaque, but also that Dr. Tung’s Smart Floss® is the best floss versus other commonly found dental floss types on the market. The study sought to find out if Smart Floss® was the best floss concerning plaque removal and gum bleeding reduction versus three of the most […]
Is Flossing Effective?
A new body of research has emerged recently questioning the importance of flossing as compared to other forms of oral healthcare to remove bacteria from the mouth. The Journal of Clinical Periodontology concluded in a recent study that “despite being widely advocated, it is noteworthy that the majority of available studies fail to demonstrate that flossing is […]