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Article by Mark Burheene Here’s what they don’t tell you: A 1977 study found that zinc supplementation reduced canker sore recurrence by 50% to 100% in patients with low zinc levels. Yet somehow, decades later, most people suffering with recurrent canker sores have never even heard of this research. They’ve never had their zinc levels tested. They don’t know […]
Periodontal disease is an extremely common oral condition that affects approximately 47% of all adults in the US. One symptom of periodontal disease is the loss of teeth. You may be wondering how long people with periodontal disease keep their teeth. In this article we discuss trends in periodontal disease research, and how modern medicine
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Dental Services, Functional Dentistry
Among the hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi that live in people’s mouths, 27 have been collectively tied to a 3.5 times greater risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a study led by NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center shows. Experts have long observed that those with poor oral health are more vulnerable to pancreatic cancer
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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Dental Services, Functional Dentistry, Holistic Dentistry
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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Functional Dentistry
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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Functional Dentistry, Holistic Dentistry
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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Airway Dentistry, Functional Dentistry, Holistic Dentistry
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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Functional Dentistry, Holistic Dentistry
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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Functional Dentistry, Holistic Dentistry
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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Functional Dentistry, Holistic Dentistry