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Arthritis from poor gum health? There’s growing evidence

by Good Gums | May 05, 2023May 09, 2023 | Healing Disease, Healing Power of Nature, Healthy Practise, Oral health conditions

The link between poor gum health and arthritis goes back millennia, with Hippocrates, commonly known as “the father of Western medicine,” suggesting how pulling teeth could cure arthritis. Fortunately, with the number of dental treatments available these days, pulling out teeth shouldn’t be necessary! But...

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5 Signs Your Gums Need Help

by Good Gums | Jan 26, 2023Jan 26, 2023 | Healing Disease, Healing Power of Nature, Healthy Practise

Even though we’ve brushed our teeth regularly for years, did you know that most people (75% of adults) still have some form of gum disease? That’s huge! In fact, that’s such a high proportion of people, there’s a strong likelihood that you may be one...

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Gum disease could lead to cognitive decline and dementia, according to recent study

by Good Gums | Nov 09, 2022Nov 09, 2022 | Healing Disease

As we’ve shared in many of our articles, your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body. With its rich network of blood vessels and absorbent gum tissues, the mouth is an ideal environment for bacteria to thrive and enter the bloodstream, causing...

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How does poor oral health affect the rest of your body?

by Good Gums | Aug 29, 2022Aug 29, 2022 | Healing Disease, Immune System, Oral health conditions

When people think about oral health care, they usually link it to gum health, cavities and loose teeth, without being aware of how it plays an important role in larger health concerns. But in recent years, many significant discoveries have shown how our oral health...

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How does an anti-inflammatory diet help reduce gum disease?

by Good Gums | Jul 07, 2022Jul 07, 2022 | Healing Disease, Healthy Practise, Teeth strengthening foods

Inflammation is the body’s defense against injury and infection. When something damages your cells, your body releases chemicals that trigger an inflammatory response. Gum disease is a chronic inflammatory condition caused by plaque bacteria accumulating on the gum line and then invading your gum tissue....

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Can Poor Oral Health Lead To Cardiovascular Disease?

by Good Gums | Mar 29, 2022Mar 29, 2022 | Healing Disease, Healthy Practise

“Preventing deterioration of oral health in older age can be crucial for survival”, says a 2021 study published by the National Library of Medicine. More recent studies have suggested that poor oral health is associated with a higher risk of respiratory and cardiovascular disease. There...

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Why A Walk A Day May Keep The Dentist Away

by Good Gums | Jan 25, 2022Jan 25, 2022 | Healing Disease, Healthy Practise, Inspirational

What’s not to like about walking? Not only does it blow away the cobwebs after being cooped up inside for too long, but it pretty much benefits everything in your body and helps you live a healthier, happier life. Before we explore the benefits that...

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The Powerful Link Between Periodontal Disease & Pancreatic Cancer

by Good Gums | Dec 09, 2021Dec 27, 2021 | Healing Disease, Healthy Practise

Pancreatic cancer, although rare, is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, partly due to its difficulty in detecting it in the earlier, and potentially most treatable stages. For decades, scientists have been searching for signs and identifying risk factors that could lead to early...

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How Do You Neutralize Harmful Mouth Acids Naturally?

by Good Gums | Nov 22, 2021Nov 22, 2021 | General, Happy Teeth, Healing Disease, Healing Power of Nature

The majority of foods have some amount of acid in them, so it’s virtually impossible to enjoy your life, even if you eat a healthy balanced diet, without consuming at least some amount of acid. Some highly acidic foods, although not great for the teeth...

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Can You Remineralize Your Teeth Naturally?

by Good Gums | Jul 31, 2021Jul 31, 2021 | Happy Teeth, Healing Disease

The truth is our teeth are remineralizing naturally all day long – from our saliva! Did you know that we have four types of salivary glands that secrete up to one and a half liters of saliva per day? Yep! That’s the equivalent of up...

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