(Natural News) One of the most preventable and yet most common health problems in the world is periodontal disease, which is caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis, an anaerobic, Gram-negative bacteria. A study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the potential of Sudanese medicinal plants to inhibit P. gingivalis growth, as well as on […]

(Natural News) Got bad breath? This mango oil-based mouthwash could be the solution. A study published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy discovered that a mouthwash made from the extracts of mango oil can be used as a powerful treatment for halitosis. In the study, the researcher first compared the antioxidant, antibacterial, and hemolytic […]

(Natural News) When your breath needs freshening up, most of the time you gargle with some mouthwash or pop some mints. But did you know that ginger is a more effective cure for bad breath/halitosis? According to a study by researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), ginger, a popular spice with many health benefits, can […]

(Natural News) Some people who practice oil pulling swear by coconut oil. Others much rather prefer to use sesame oil. An Indian study compared the two edible oils to determine which one is more effective at reducing gingivitis. Oil pulling is the Ayurvedic equivalent of gargling with mouthwash. Swishing a small amount of natural oil in […]

(Natural News) Science has consistently linked oral health to overall well-being. How you take care of that hole in your face affects how well you feel in general. It seems strange, then, that people take care of such an important body part by filling it with toxic chemicals. Most people have heard of chlorhexidine, the most common […]

(Natural News) Your toothbrush could be dirtier than your toilet seat. An infographic by Bath-based bathroom designer, Soakology.co.uk, states that a toilet bowl can contain upwards of 3.2 million bacteria per square inch. However, a toothbrush can contain 200,000 more bacteria per square inch, reports DailyMail.co.uk. The bristles of a single toothbrush can contain millions […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Hebrew University’s Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem have established that the neem tree, when chewed on, can improve dental health and prevent disease. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at whether extracts from the neem tree can prevent the onset of periodontal diseases. Leaf […]

(Natural News) Aside from contributing to bad breath, it looks like drinking alcohol can disrupt the balance of both “good” and “bad” bacteria in your mouth. The results of a study determined that regular alcohol consumption can also increase an individual’s chance of developing cavities and gum disease, along with cancer and heart disease. Alcohol, mouth […]

(Natural News) People with Type 2 diabetes may manage their condition better if they regularly get checked for periodontal disease, according to recently published research. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Barcelona in Spain who evaluated the effect of non-surgical periodontal […]

(Natural News) Known as “gandusha” to Ayurvedic healers, oil pulling is an ideal oral detoxification procedure done by swishing a tablespoon of oil in your mouth for around 20 minutes. The process – as simple as it seems to be –  has been observed to dramatically improve oral health and prevent the formation of plaque […]