Dental & Oral Health- The Mouth-Body Connection
We tend to think of oral health as a matter of cosmetics and comfort, a bright smile, fresh breath, the avoidance of cavities and toothaches. We file dental care into a separate category from the rest of our health, the domain of the dentist, disconnected from the workings of the body as a whole. […]
Coconut Oil Could Combat Tooth Decay
Scientists at the University of Warwick believe that digested coconut oil is a wonderful tool against the bacteria that cause tooth decay. Coconut oil is a natural antibiotic and the scientists believe that it could be easily incorporated into commercial dental care products. The researchers tested the antibacterial action of coconut oil in its natural […]