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This article is reposted and originally written by David Lin Phd. Did you know that bad breath can be caused by dozens of different types of microbes in the mouth? Halitosis does not have a single cause, and is a consequence of the diverse set of microbes in the oral cavity. Chronic bad breath is generally caused […]
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DentalRebel Tip: by Janice Goodman DDS, MSc Oral Medicine Once Seen, Can’t Be Unseen: A New Era in Oral Health There’s a quiet revolution happening in oral healthcare. Once you understand the full story of the oral microbiome, you can’t go back. Traditional dental care only touches the surface — literally. But thanks to cutting-edge
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Article by Dr. Mark Burhenne A peer-reviewed study just confirmed something we’ve known in functional dentistry for years: The inflammation in your mouth doesn’t stay there. It travels. The sulcular epithelium separating your gums from your capillary-rich connective tissue is extremely thin—less than 0.3 mm in healthy gums. Inflammation makes it even more permeable, meaning
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Article reposted from Bristle.com by Brian Maurer You’ve probably heard of hydrogen peroxide and some of its many applications. But did you know that hydrogen peroxide can be used to maintain good oral hygiene? Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful antiseptic, killing most microbes on contact. However, hydrogen peroxide should be used sparingly to maintain the
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What is the oral microbiome? Your mouth is home to billions of microbes that live on your teeth, gums, tongue, cheeks, and everywhere in your mouth. Normally, these microbes live in symbiosis with you, helping to train your immune system, digest food, and maintain your health. This community is in a constant state of flux,
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Article reposted and written by David Lin Brushing and flossing are essential parts of daily oral hygiene. Yet, even after brushing and flossing, some people still experience bad breath. This article will investigate why bad breath can persist even after an oral hygiene routine. Causes of bad breath Oral bacteria Our mouths are filled with
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A common bacteria usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, Streptococcus anginosis, may be abundant in the guts of people with stroke and is associated with a worse prognosis and increased risk of death, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025. The meeting is in
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The baking soda stomach acid test is often recommended as a simple, natural method to help individuals evaluate their stomach acid levels. The reasoning behind the test stems from the idea that stomach acid (hydrochloric acid or HCl) plays a critical role in digestion, and its imbalance can lead to various health issues. Here’s why
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Article reposted from medical community journal Oral Health by Dr. Janice Goodman and Herb Moskowitz Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) was f irst introduced into clinical practice in 1954.1 In its more than 70 years of clinical use, it has become a standard of care in infection control, globally. CHX oral rinse has earned the American Dental
Review Article by npj | biofilms and microbiomes The oral-gut microbiota axis plays a crucial role in cardiometabolic health. This review explores the interactions between these microbiomes through enteric, hematogenous, and immune pathways, resulting in disruptions in microbial balanceandmetabolicprocesses. Thesedisruptionscontributeto systemic inflammation, metabolic disorders, and endothelial dysfunction, which are closely associated with cardiometabolic diseases. Understanding
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