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Current Research on Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Efficacy and Safety

Last Updated January 2022 This is a current list of every study we’ve found on the safety and efficacy of …

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Cavities, Conditions

Saliva: Functions and Benefits for Oral Health

Saliva is one of the most neglected factors in your oral and overall health. The normal secretion of saliva is also …

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Cavities, Conditions

Dental Sealants: What are they, are they safe, and do they work?

What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are thin, plastic coatings that seal over the narrow grooves found on the …

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Cavities, Conditions

The MTHFR Mutation and Dental Health

If you thought MTHFR looked like an abbreviation for a dirty word…you could be right (at least according to people who …

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supplements
Cavities, Conditions

Boost Your Nutrition With These 6 Supplements to Heal Cavities

Your body is designed to naturally repair any damage, including in the mouth—as long as it has the proper nutrients to …

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dry mouth
Cavities, Conditions

Dry Mouth: Consequences, Causes, and Treatments

Whether you recently tried a new mouthwash that is high in alcohol content, just ate a sleeve of saltine crackers, or …

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tooth decay
Cavities, Conditions

Tooth Decay in Kids: Causes and Prevention

Your kids' dental visits can be enjoyable and cavity-free. In this article highlights the common causes of cavities in …

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healing cavities naturally
Cavities, Conditions

Prevent + Get Rid of Cavities Naturally: 7 Tips from The Dentist

  According to traditional dentistry, there’s only one way to address a cavity: drill and fill. The truth, however, …

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heal cavities
Cavities, Conditions

Foods to Eat—And Foods to Avoid—to Heal Cavities Naturally

  As a dentist, I am a strong believer in equipping my patients with the necessary tools and information to treat …

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baby bottle tooth decay
Cavities, Conditions

What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?

Most parents strive to raise health-savvy kids, and teaching good oral and dental health is definitely part of that. …

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Cavities, Conditions

Tooth Abscess Symptoms, Remedies, Complications & Prevention

What is a tooth abscess? A tooth abscess is a pus pocket beneath the root of the tooth caused by a bacterial …

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laser
Cavities, Conditions

Can Cavities Be Detected By a Laser?

  Pros Earlier detection. Decay at the tooth surface that might normally be hidden in an x-ray, and according …

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why am i getting cavities all of a sudden
Cavities, Conditions

Why Am I Getting Cavities All of a Sudden?

If you're getting cavities all of a sudden, here's what to know and some strategies to help you find the root cause.

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what is plaque
Cavities, Conditions

What is Plaque and Why Is It Harmful?

Plaque is something that forms naturally and at all times -- but it’s one of your body’s worst enemies.

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Everything You Need to Know About Cavities (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Cavities, Conditions

Everything You Need to Know About Cavities (But Were Afraid to Ask)

  I will never forget my visits to the dentist as a child. Around three to four days before the visit, I would …

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Oral health and hearing loss
Cavities, Conditions

Oral Health and Hearing Loss

Neglecting to floss and brush can damage the hair cells needed for hearing. Some hearing loss is natural, but poor …

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