When I was having chemo treatments, I didn’t feel like eating much of anything. My taste buds were all messed up and I would get mouth sores, so eating was not high on my priority list. But the doctors kept telling me that I needed to eat to keep my strength up and that I ...
“Every time I have a test, every time I prepare for a date, even when I was preparing for my driver’s test, I break out. Is there anything I can do to make it stop?” It is surprising how often this question comes up in dental offices. That’s OK. Your dentist is the right person ...
Everyone knows they should brush their teeth at least two to three times a day. However, most of us to not understand that this simple habit not only can prevent a bad simple but other mouth conditions. Along with mouth diseases other problems of the body can occur. These problems are often ignored or just ...
From time to time I suffer from mouth ulcers, more commonly known as canker sores. I’ve read different materials on the subject, and there are differing ideas as to what causes these painful outbreaks. Several articles did point to chemical ingredients that are used in toothpastes, but say you can find all natural brands that ...
If you’re like me, you’re regularly fighting things like cold sores, canker sores, and other types of unpleasant painful things that involve your mouth. There are some natural and effective healing options that you can make at home to help fight these nagging oral problem, along with bad breath. Below are a few suggestions for ...
Are you a fan of so-called licorice root candies like red vines and good-n-plenty? Are you wondering what they have to do with coughs, cavities, and canker sores? The answer is nothing! What we Americans call licorice is either flavoured with anise (black licorice) or artificial fruit (red licorice). True licorice root, rarely used in ...
Tongue sores are typically nothing more than temporary annoyances. The most frequent causes of tongue sores are biting the tongue, getting burnt by a hot drink or food, and temporary canker sores. Other possible causes of tongue sores are rarer, but more concerning, including a food allergy or even an oral cancer. Canker sores are ...
Keeping my eyesight clear means keeping my eyes healthy and strong and one of the herbs I use daily to help me do just that is bilberry. However, I do not take this herb in supplement, tea or in tincture forms. Instead, I enjoy getting my daily dose of bilberry by spreading some homemade bilberry ...
No doubt, you’ve heard of Colgate Total Advanced Clean toothpaste-but Squigle? When comparing Colgate Total Advanced Clean toothpaste vs. Squigle toothpaste, Squigle wins hands-down on our household. Here’s why. Colgate Total Advanced Clean toothpaste, manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive, Inc., is one of the most popular toothpastes on the market. Sold in major drugstore chains such as ...
