Linda – The Probiotics Tooth Fairy

In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers announced that, because diabetes and hyperglycemia increase the risk of periodontal inflammation, increasing your daily intake of whole grains and fiber can help offset the risk of developing periodontal disease.

Fresh vegetables are a great choice to avoid tooth decay. Fresh fruits are a good choice, but, since they do contain sugars, it’s best to brush your teeth within 20 minutes of eating them, since plaque begins to form in that time frame.

Paying a little extra attention to the health of your teeth and gums can actually save you money in the long run.

Dentists say more and more patients arrive in their offices each month with unrealistic expectations for their teeth, wanting pearly whites that are several shades lighter than what’s natural.

By popping a delicious mint into your mouth after brushing, you not only support the colonies of good bacteria in your mouth, you can also get a whiter, brighter smile.

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The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that flossing begin as your child’s first baby teeth come in. Flossing becomes especially important if any of your child’s teeth are touching the teeth next to them, or if they have any baby teeth that overlap.

There is much to be said about periodontal disease. This disease, which affects millions of adults, not only threatens the health of the mouth, but also increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even premature birth.

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.

As they relate to oral health, allergies are a well-known cause of bad breath, sometimes from the postnasal drip that streams down the back of your throat during an allergy flare-up, and sometimes from the medications taken to mediate the allergy symptoms.