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High-Strength MRI May Release Mercury from Amalgam Dental Fillings

August 25, 2021 by Captain Organic Planet

Exposure to ultra-high-strength MRI may release toxic mercury from amalgam fillings in teeth, according to a new study appearing online in the journal Radiology. The effect was not seen, however, in the lower strength, more commonly used 1.5-Tesla (T) MRI. Amalgam fillings, also known as silver fillings, have been a staple of dentistry for many years. […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: amalgam, dental, dental amalgam, dental fillings, dentistry, mercury, MRI, teeth

Coconut oil could combat tooth decay

June 21, 2021 by Captain Organic Planet

Digested coconut oil is able to attack the bacteria that cause tooth decay. It is a natural antibiotic that could be incorporated into commercial dental care products, say scientists presenting their work at the Society for General Microbiology’s Autumn Conference at the University of Warwick. The team from the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: antibacterial, coconut, coconut oil, teeth, tooth decay

Raisins Fight Oral Bacteria

February 1, 2021 by Captain Organic Planet

Compounds found in raisins fight bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities and gum disease, according to researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. “Our laboratory analyses showed that phytochemicals in this popular snack food suppressed the growth of oral bacteria associated with caries and gum disease,” said Christine Wu, professor and associate dean […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: bacteria, gum disease, oral, oral bacteria, teeth, tooth decay

Teeth whitening products can harm protein-rich tooth layer

October 28, 2019 by Captain Organic Planet

Americans spend more than a billion dollars on teeth whitening products each year. Although these products can make smiles brighter, new research shows that they might also be causing tooth damage. In three new studies, researchers found that hydrogen peroxide, the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips, can damage the protein-rich dentin tissue found beneath […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: gums, teeth, teeth whitening, tooth

Healing Power Of Aloe Vera Proves Beneficial For Teeth And Gums

February 27, 2019 by Captain Organic Planet

The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Its ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been documented as far back as the 10th century. Legend has it that Cleopatra used aloe vera to keep her skin soft. The modern use of aloe vera was first recognized the 1930s […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: aloe, aloe vera, gums, healing, plants, teeth, toothpaste

Dental research shows that smoking weakens immune systems

October 10, 2018 by Captain Organic Planet

As if lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease weren’t enough, there’s more bad news for cigarette smokers. Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine found that smoking also weakens the ability for pulp in teeth to fight illness and disease. In other words, smokers have fewer defense mechanisms on the inside […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: cigarettes, dental, Endodontics, immune system, immunity, smoking, teeth

Toothpaste And Hand Wash Are Causing Antibiotic Resistance

June 20, 2018 by Captain Organic Planet

A common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland research. A study led by Dr Jianhua Guo from UQ’s Advanced Water Management Centre focused on triclosan, a compound used in more than 2000 personal care products. Dr Guo said while it was well-known the overuse […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: antibiotic, hand wash, teeth, toothpaste, triclosan

Hidden Tooth Infections May Predispose People To Heart Disease

May 11, 2017 by Captain Organic Planet

According to a study carried out at the University of Helsinki, an infection of the root tip of a tooth increases the risk of coronary artery disease, even if the infection is symptomless. Hidden dental root tip infections are very common: as many as one in four Finns suffers from at least one.  Such infections […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: disease, heart, infection, infections, teeth, tooth

Is Your Toothpaste Full Of Carcinogens?

December 7, 2016 by Captain Organic Planet

You might not think twice about the chemicals in your cosmetics, in the way you would worry about absorbing chemicals from food, but that’s what happens every time you brush your teeth. And with the ever increasing knowledge about the harm that some of these chemicals are doing, it certainly is something to worry about. […]

Filed Under: Cancer Tagged With: cancer, carcinogen, health, mouth, teeth, toothpaste, triclosan

Healing Power Of Aloe Vera Proves Beneficial For Teeth And Gums, Too

April 1, 2016 by Captain Organic Planet

Aloe vera tooth gel is intended, like toothpaste, to eliminate disease-causing bacteria in the mouth. The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Its ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been documented as far back as the 10th century. Legend has it that Cleopatra used aloe vera to […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: aloe, aloe vera, disease, teeth, toothpaste

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