How Oral Bacteria Can Cause Gastrointestinal Diseases and Cancer
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]How you care for your oral health and your teeth can have a very significant effect on your overall health. The oral cavity and gut are the two largest microbial ecosystems. Recent studies have demonstrated that the oral-to-gut and gut-to-oral microbial transmission can regulate pathogenesis, indicating the presence of the oral–gut microbiome axis. At […]
Can Dental Amalgam Fillings Cause Arthritis?
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]For centuries, dental fillings have been used to save teeth. They are necessary because teeth are prone to cavities of all shapes and sizes that require dental fillings. A variety of methods and materials are available for tooth fillings, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Dental amalgam is a type of […]
Hygienist Advice: How nutrition influences our oral health
Teeth are critical in food acquisition and processing. When looking at the mouth, we are looking at the first step to the digestive system. The following points illustrate the influence our nutrition has on the health of our mouth… 1. Keep chewing The jaw is a muscular system influenced by excerise. Research shows that underdeveloped […]