Michael Schachter MD FACAMApproximately half of the United States' drinking water supply is fluoridated in an attempt to reduce dental cavities in children. Is this state of affairs justified? Is it safe?
Leon Chaitow ND DO MROOral chelation simply means trying to use foods or substances taken by mouth to chelate undesirable substances out of the body. There are two basic approaches: the first uses foods and nutrient supplements to achieve this effect and the other uses...
Dana Ullman MPHHomeopathy and Dentistry Keeps You Smiling ;Portraits of our country's first president, George Washi
An abscess is a swelling filled with pus. There are three types of dental abscesses that resemble each other; it is their point of origin that differentiates them.
Christopher Hobbs LAc AHGHerbal remedies have a long history of use for gum and tooth problems. In many traditional cultures, there are no plastic-bristle brushes, rather, the use of herbal "chewing sticks" are common. Chewing sticks are usually taken from plants, shrubs or...
Over-the-counter products containing lidocaine or benzocaine, such as Anbesol, Orajel, and Campho-Phenique, can be used topically to provide temporary relief for toothache. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol are also helpful.
American Institute for Preventive MedicinePeriodontal Disease ;Plaque build-up, crooked teeth, illness, poorly fitting
Gum or periodontal disease refers to a variety of problems affecting the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place. These problems include bleeding, swelling, receding gums, and loose teeth.
Elson M. Haas MDSweeteners ;Sweeteners are a large category of highly used flavoring
Toothaches ;The pain of a toothache can be felt in the tooth itself
