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Oral Hygiene and Dementia: A Hidden Connection That Could Transform Your Health
May 29, 2025Recently, I met a friend who shared her emotional journey as a caretaker for her father, who has dementia. She expressed deep concern about his deteriorating oral health—often, he forgets how to brush properly and sometimes even swallows toothpaste, causing additional health worries. Her story highlighted an overlooked yet critical connection: the role of oral […]
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How toxic are the ingredients in toothpaste?
Aug 11, 2023The average person uses more than 1kg of toothpaste in a year but how often do we think about the ingredients in the toothpaste we’re happily putting in our mouths? Are they safe, or are they actually toxic? Recently, I was at the supermarket and picked up a mainstream brand of toothpaste. It was incredibly […]
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Is your toothpaste giving you mouth ulcers?
Mar 10, 2023The answer is YES. Many toothpastes are the culprit of your mouth ulcers. The chemicals in the commonly sold toothpastes are aggressive to the oral delicate lining. Therefore, it is important to read the ingredients of your toothpastes and avoid using them if you keep developing mouth ulcers. How to avoid getting mouth ulcers? […]
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Revolutionary Natural Approach to Reverse Receding Gums Without Dental Surgery
Oct 11, 2022Confronted with the daunting verdict that receding gums can’t regrow, many feel disheartened. This is what most dental professionals will tell you — and it’s depressing to hear. It is usually the case that lost gum tissue or lost teeth bones won’t regenerate, particularly if poor dental hygiene habits continue. This leads to even more […]
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Oral health and Gut Health: What’s the connection?
Jan 05, 2023Gut health and oral health are closely connected and have a lot more in common than most of us realise. Looking after your oral and gut health is crucial in reducing the risk of chronic disease, heart attack, stroke and dementia, and in promoting long-term wellness and vitality. Making sure you have a strong and […]
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Why are my gums receding?
Jan 20, 2022Have you ever wondered what causes receding gums? Gum recession happens slowly over time and many people do not even notice until it is too late. It is only when the gaps between teeth get bigger, that it becomes a cause for alarm, with the realisation that something is wrong with your gums. So what’s […]