Miswak is a form of oral hygiene that predates many of our modern innovations. It comes in the form of a tree twig, used throughout Muslim countries as an alternative to the toothbrush. This may seem like an odd and outdated practice, but miswak brushing is not without its merits. Indeed, miswak has a lot […]
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Your mouth has an important connection to the rest of your body. As such, maintaining healthy teeth and gums is a good way to prevent disease in other areas, including your stomach, your heart, and even your brain. This is according to a study coming out of the University of Central Lancashire School of Medicine […]
Could your dentist one day replace your missing tooth with a real, organic tooth derived from your own genes? If a certain research team has its way, dental patients may soon have this option. Though the science is still in its early stages, a London-based group has exhibited some success is growing “test-tube teeth” from […]
Bulimia is a form of eating disorder. Bulimic people have a strong fear of gaining weight, and operate under the theory that they can avoid doing so if they regurgitate their food shortly after eating it. This practice is not only preventing them from benefiting from the necessary nutrients in their food, but it is […]
If you’re taking proper care of your teeth, you should be brushing them about seven hundred times every year. The trace amounts of toothpaste that you swallow can therefore add up. So, what could be in your toothpaste that might be doing you harm? What follows are some of the more potentially detrimental ingredients commonly […]
If somebody asked you what kind of foods will rot your teeth, you’ll probably know to list items like soda and candy. However, would you have guessed that pickles may also be responsible for breaking down your tooth enamel? Indeed, in a 2004 study conducted on the eating habits of British teenagers, it was determined […]
People have been interested in the potential curative properties of magnets since ancient times. To this day, some people still wear strong magnetic bracelets in an effort to remedy many conditions, including general pains, dental pains, migraines, fatigue, insomnia, and more. But is this for real? It is unclear just how much magnets help to […]
Do you have a favorite mouthwash? Religiously rinsing with Listerine, Crest Pro-Health, or another leading wash is a good way to ensure better visits at our Lynnwood dentistry clinic. Unfortunately, if you tend to favor one and only one rinse, you might not be getting the full effect anymore. This is according to a study […]
