Ionic toothbrush: the advanced technology that eliminates more plaque. Oral care and the protection it offers influence our lives in countless ways, including some that are rather unexpected. While inaccurate, research shows people associate discolored teeth with poorer estimates of intellectual ability, psychological adjustment and social competence.1https://www.nature.com/articles/bdj.2008.134 Crazy, right? For millennia, we humans have been brushing […]
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Plaque and Health: Part 1 – What is Plaque?
What is Plaque? Plaque is a harmful coating that is constantly being produced in the mouth, an ideal environment for the growth of bacteria. (Saliva helps maintain the pH range and also provides nutrients to feed bacteria.) According to Dr. Phillip B. Marsh in BMC Oral Health, plaque is a community of microorganisms known as a […]
Oil Pulling Concentrate Ingredient Feature: Turmeric
DrTung’s Oil Pulling Concentrate is made from organic sesame oil packed with the power of 24 carefully chosen Ayurvedic plants and botanicals, based on a traditional recipe. One of these ingredients is turmeric, a spice that has been recognized in Ayurveda for thousands of years for its supreme qualities that promote strong oral health. Turmeric is […]
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 […]