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Researchers at Newcastle University and the University of Michigan have discovered that the amino acid, L-arginine, has the ability to break down dental plaque. The amino acid L-arginine is found naturally in many foods such as fish, poultry, red meat, as well as in dairy...

Saliva is more important than you think, as recent research has shown that saliva helps protect the teeth from cavities. Saliva is comprised with mostly water, but 0.5% of saliva is mucus; mucus contains salivary mucins, which are large glycoproteins that are now known to...

Did you know that hygienists and dentists have the capability to help women become mindful of the effects of the different phases of menopause? By the time women are 40 years old, almost 10 percent have begun to experience deviations in their menstrual cycle, and...

Last month we discussed the connection between heart and gum disease, but that’s not the only condition your dentist can spot; in fact, the health of your mouth can shine a light on other potential health threats that otherwise may not be visible. Patients may...

You can be suffering from gum disease and not even know it; it can be difficult to recognize because periodontal (gum) disease does not provide many recognizable symptoms during the disease’s early stages. Due to this, many adults in the United States have some form...

Did you know that dentistry is an ancient art that has been practiced for at least 9,000 years? Archaeological findings have shown us the ingenuity that existed in the application of cosmetic and surgical dental practices during ancient times. Dating back to 7000 BC, the...

Some good news for gum chewers! Turns out that by chewing gum you actually promote good dental hygiene in the same way as flossing and brushing your teeth. Chewing gum has been found to have effects on appetite control, mood, alertness, and cognitive performance, but...

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