Heather Beasley Doyle, Tufts University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain If you’ve suddenly noticed that your gums feel tender or they bleed a little when you brush your teeth, a shift in hormones might be to blame—especially if you’re a woman. As women go through life, a hormonal ebb and flow creates inflammation that reveals itself, in...
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Oil pulling for oral health: To swish or not to swish?
August 1, 2024 by Tufts University Credit: CC0 Public Domain After scrolling social media, you might be tempted to ditch your typical oral care regimen in favor of melted coconut oil, or other similar oils, for a practice known as oil pulling. A method of traditional Ayurvedic medicine native to India, oil pulling involves swishing...
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Younger adults are taking medications that could affect long term oral health
REGENSTRIEF INSTITUTE IMAGE: Medications can play a significant role in oral health. A new study from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry demonstrates that many younger adult dental patients are taking medications and highlights the importance of dental providers reviewing medication histories regardless of age. CREDIT: REGENSTRIEF INSTITUTE INDIANAPOLIS — A new...
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What are the health benefits of triphala?
By Jennifer Berry Reviewed by Zara Risoldi Cochrane, PharmD, MS, FASCP Triphala is an ancient herbal remedy with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. Triphala may have various health benefits, such as improving oral and digestive health and supporting skin healing. Triphala is an herbal preparation used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is a combination of three plants...
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Does poor oral health impact brain function?
By Lauren Sharkey Fact checked by Paula Field Perceived stress may detrimentally impact oral health which, in turn, may lead to cognitive decline among specific elderly communities, according to two new studies. Oral health can be a surprisingly good indicator of a person’s well-being. Not only can oral diseases reduce a person’s quality of life, but they can also increase...
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Poor oral health linked to cognitive decline, perceived stress, Rutgers studies find
Studies examine the role of psycho-social factors in oral health among older Chinese Americans RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Oral health is an essential part of psychological well-being and overall health in older adults. Poor oral health is associated with decreased quality of life, depression, hypertension, and cognitive decline. Two Rutgers studies, co-authored by Darina Petrovsky, Bei Wu,...