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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Plaque and Health, Part 2: How to Remove Plaque
As we learned in the previous blog post Plaque and Health Part 1: What is Plaque?, plaque is a harmful community of microorganisms – known as a microbial biofilm – found on tooth surfaces. Plaque buildup can lead to other oral health and overall health issues, so it’s important that you practice habits to remove […]
Keep Flossing: It Isn’t If You Should Floss, It’s How You Floss
Recently, the Associated Press reported that due to lack of research, flossing isn’t necessary and therefore had been removed from federal government dietary guidelines as of last year. However, a lack of research does not equate to the effectiveness of flossing. Flossing is difficult to study per federal regulations as they require evidence be obtained via […]
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 […]
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 […]