Blood Lead Levels and Dental Caries in School-Age Children This article should come as somewhat of a shocker to those who have always supported water flouridation. Usually, these supporters are somewhat clueless as to the form that this flouride comes in. The hydrofluorosilic acid used is unquestionably regarded as a toxin, and yet communities blindly […]
Just when you think we understand everything there is to know about human physiology, we get a subtle reminder that we are not even close. First, a quick lesson on blood vessel health. There is a compound called nitric oxide that helps our blood vessels to relax and open up. This is generally a good […]
Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and C-Reactive Protein This relationship has actually been developing over the past few years and is further supported with each study. Basically, good oral hygiene may actually prolong your life. However, we do need to consider the possibility that poor lifestyle choices, such as high intakes of sugar, may actually be […]
Xylitol Only During URT Infections Failed to Prevent Acute Otitis Media It funny how the medical research seems to momentarily swirl around a topic from time to time. This is probably the third article I’ve seen on xylitol in the past few weeks. Xylitol is a naturally occurring substance that is believed to affect the […]
Tooth loss, pancreatic cancer, and Helicobacter pylori While the reasons for these relationships are not certain at this time, this is a perfect example of the interconnection that every part of our body has. Poor dental hygiene has also been associated with an increased risk of heart disease. It would not surprise me if a diet high […]
