After my most recent dental appointment, she advised me to use baking soda toothpaste to reduce the pH in my mouth. I questioned her about several topics. How frequently should I brush…
Category: Health
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Does Chocolate, Sugar, or Sweeteners cause Cavities
Do different sweeteners and sugars induce different amounts of cavities? Tooth decay is not directly caused by chocolate. Chocolate does, however, contain sugar, which, if consumed in excess, can lead to the…
Saliva and Cavities
Cavities may develop as a result of saliva (also known as dental caries). Saliva can aid in preventing tooth decay by neutralizing the acids that the bacteria in the mouth create. Saliva…
Mouth pH and Cavities
A solution’s acidity or basicity is determined by its pH. With 0 being the most acidic, 7 being neutral, and 14 being the most basic, the pH scale has a range of…
Nutrition and Metabolism
Metabolism is the process of transforming food into energy. When you eat, your body converts the nutrients in the meal into fuel-convertible molecules. This process comprises a series of chemical reactions that…
Tooth Decay Part II Crowns, Fillings and Pulling Teeth
Dental caries, sometimes referred to as cavities or tooth decay, is a frequent issue that develops when oral bacteria produce acid that harms the teeth. The bacteria eat the sugars and carbs…
Human Cell Structure
This is an article about human cells and their functions. The graphic describes their structures.
Tooth Decay (Part 1)
Human Teeth have evolved to break down both meat and vegetable. Our teeth include incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, with each category used to chew specific types of food.
Doctor Susan Brown Discusses the Alkaline Diet and Bone Health
As we age our bone density can be affected. Doctor Susan Brown, the Director of the Center for Better Bones, says that an alkaline diet may benefit us.
Is Intermittent Fasting A Powerful Healing Tool?
Doctor Jason Fung, a practicing Canadian Nephrologist, says the three most influential people in history practiced intermittent fasting and/or fasting. Fung says that fasting is not starvation, but is the controlled voluntary absence of food.