Truth About Charcoal Toothpaste

Truth About Charcoal Toothpaste

I have been asked many times about charcoal toothpaste so I have decided to give my take on this.  Charcoal is a substance that has adsorption qualities in that it pulls substances into it.  This is the reason it is used by emergency rooms to treat poisoning or drug...
What is Oil Pulling?

What is Oil Pulling?

Oil pulling is an ancient Indian (not the American Indian) practice that utilizes natural remedies over proven scientific ones.  It involves the use of various types of oils such as sesame, coconut, and sunflower by having individuals gargle and swish in their mouth...
Hyperemia

Hyperemia

Why is my tooth sometimes sensitive after a filling is placed or work is done on it?  This is a normal response that can occur after any type of treatment is performed on a tooth. We call it a hyperemic response. It is basically when the inside of the live tooth,...
What are Canker Sores?

What are Canker Sores?

Canker sores are also called aphthous ulcers and are characterized as white or yellowish round sores with a reddish border found inside the cheeks, lips, gums, roof of the mouth, or tongue that are painful. They are not contagious and totally different from fever...