The researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry hypothesized that raisins contain antimicrobial phytochemicals capable of suppressing oral microbes associated with cavities or periodontal diseases and actually benefit oral health.
May
18
Recently I read of an extraordinary application of probiotics in oral health. It was developed by Dr. Jeffrey Hillman, D.M.D., Ph.D. It is the result of more than 25 years of research which began at the Harvard-affiliated Forsyth Institute in Boston and continued at the University of Florida. The technology has only recently become available for the general public. It provides what is called Replacement Therapy for preventing dental caries or cavities.
If you’re a visual learner, you might enjoy this video explaining the process of how a tooth becomes decayed. This video shows the areas of the teeth most often subject to decay, as well as how to help protect teeth from decay.
April
19
Even if an infant or child is already infected with S. mutans, transmission can increase the concentration of bacteria in the infant’s or child’s mouth, increasing the likelihood of tooth decay or resulting in more severe decay.
March
31
But what’s the Easter Bunny to do? Eschew candies and treats altogether? Not necessarily. When the infamous bunny stops by your house, he might consider leaving baskets overflowing with cool new outfits, summer apparel, coveted toys, toothbrushes and even the hottest new item in oral health – oral probiotics to maintain childrens’ dental health.
February
16
Tooth decay is generally defined as the destruction of tooth enamel. While consumption of sugar and other carbohydrates is usually blamed for tooth decay, it’s not the sugar itself that destroys tooth enamel. A common, harmful bacteria that resides in the mouth is actually to blame, with sugar and carbs as its accomplices.
November
17
Your mouth is home to hundreds of bacteria. Most of them are completely harmless, some are harmful, and others are beneficial. The harmful bacteria love to feast on sugar. It gives them fuel which allows them to multiply and gain a strong foot-hold in your mouth.
