(Natural News) Here are 10 science-backed natural remedies for microbial plaque, which is known as the most important causative agent for periodontal disease – an inclusive term for the inflammatory condition of gingiva (gingivitis) and/or periodontium (periodontitis). Aloe vera A study published in the journal Oral Health and Dental Management showed that aloe vera mouth […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Bharat Institute of Technology in India have found that medicinal plants can be used to prevent dental caries. In their report, which was published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, the team looked at the antibacterial properties of plants commonly used in traditional medicine. Natural mouthwash from medicinal plants People have used plants as […]

(Natural News) Despite advances in modern dentistry, the prevalence of dental diseases is increasing. Dental caries or tooth decay is one of the most common dental health problems suffered by schoolchildren and a large number of adults today. Dental caries is caused by the acid produced when oral bacteria break down sugars from food. This acid […]

(Natural News) Children are often reminded by their parents to brush their teeth every day. While some kids have no problem with this habit, others are harder to encourage and refuse to clean their pearly whites. These actions could lead to complications like tooth decay or gum disease. Now, recent evidence suggests that children who […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Tsinghua University in China looked at how oral microbiota impacts human health. Their review was published in Food Science and Human Wellness.  An estimated 700 microorganisms in the human cavity form the oral microbiota. This includes different types of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Oral microbiota is linked with gut microbiota, but they have distinctions. […]

(Natural News) Washington-based researchers have developed a biogenic formula that can restore lost minerals in the teeth due to wear and tear, as well as decay. The formula also rebuilds teeth and repairs dental cavities in the same way the body forms enamel tissue with proteins, according to an article on Futurity. Mehmet Sarikaya, leader of the University […]

(Natural News) Not all kinds of toothpaste are equal: Some of them have fluoride and other toxic ingredients, while others help your body manage its blood sugar. Herbal toothpaste, in particular, can reduce levels of salivary glucose and improve pH levels of saliva, according to researchers from Jawahar Medical Foundation’s Annasaheb Chudaman Patil Memorial Dental College (ACPM Dental College). […]

(Natural News) You’ve heard about how moderate amounts of red wine is good for the heart. Now, a new study says that red wine can be good for oral health as well. Compounds in red wine can reportedly keep bad bacteria from sticking to teeth and gums. This is the result of research published in the […]