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Fluoride: A Toxic Waste, Part 1 | Recommended Gum Cleaning TechniquesYou have probably sat in the dentist’s office and heard instructions on how to clean your mouth efficiently. The technique that is widely recommended is to brush the teeth in a back-and-forth motion; however, this type of brushing actually causes plaque to be pushed into the gum line. |
 | Why a Vegan Diet is Bad for Your Dental HealthThe vegan diet is mainly a modern concept, as skulls from our ancestors show that they did not eat large quantities of soft foods, such as fruit. The foods available to our ancestors would not allow a strictly vegan diet, as fresh fruits and vegetables were only available seasonally. Teeth from our ancestors have shown little to no signs of tooth decay, which shows that their diet proved beneficial in maintaining a healthy mouth. |
 | Battling Gum Disease With Herbal Mouthwashesis a prevalent condition among children and adults. Although there is a vast array of over-the-counter toothpastes and mouthwashes readily available to the public, there are still numerous individuals suffering from cavities and gum disease. |
 | How the Paleo Diet Can Improve Your Dental HealthThe Paleo Diet mimics the type of nutritional intake before the Agricultural Revolution (500 generations ago). The basic principle of the diet is to avoid processed foods and increase the daily intake of vegetables, fruits, seafood and lean meats. If you are wondering if this type of diet can have a direct impact on your dental health, the answer is yes it can. |
 | Japanese Scientists Show Tooth Loss Leads to Poor Diet HabitsA study conducted in Japan, published in the February 2010 issue of Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, has shown that even dentists are susceptible to poor nutrition and tooth loss. The study aimed to find a correlation between the tooth loss and dietary intake of 20,366 dentists. Research was gathered from the years 2001 to 2006. The results were calculated based on the answers to a questionnaire that collected data on the intakes of foods and nutrients. Conclusions were adjusted to account for the number of teeth, history of diabetes, age, sex, smoking, and physical activity. |