Dental fillings — shiny, silver and in millions of mouths — are they valuable or toxic? The three most toxic elements known to us are said to be: Plutonium, at the heart of the world’s deadliest weapons. Cesium, spontaneous combustion in action, even at temperatures down to -177ºF! Mercury, whose vapors are soluble in both […]
Category: Healthy You
Good dental habits build healthy smiles: for Moms and Kids
Like building a fit body, creating a beautiful, healthy smile requires good dental habits and dedicated practice. Routines matter. So, how can you build good dental habits that prevent decay and disease and promote a gorgeous, vibrant smile…even through pregnancy and beyond, and with your child, too? For Parents and Kids, routines make the difference! […]
Oral care and Eco-aware? Essential, we do declare!
Introducing DrTung’s Oral Care 360 Ecosentials™ — oral care should be eco-aware! From the simple beginning of introducing the first commercially-available tongue cleaner in the US, DrTung’s has always been at the forefront of natural oral wellness — we integrate modern and traditional knowledge while staying true to core values that are founded in love […]
Tongue Cleaning : To Scrape or to Brush?
You may have heard that tongue cleaning should be an integral part of your oral care routine. But, what’s the best way to cleanse — should you scrape or brush? Why do you need a tongue scraper…can’t you just use a toothbrush to brush your tongue? Almost everyone can benefit from this essential, twice-daily dental hygiene habit […]
Should Tongue Scraping be an Essential Part of Your Oral Hygiene Routine?
You may be wondering why, or even if, tongue scraping should be a part of your daily dental routine. While tongue scraping has only recently entered the health and beauty space in the West, this practice has formed part of Ayurvedic tradition for 5000 years. And with good reason. According to Ayurveda, this gentle practice removes […]
How to establish your child’s dental routine: start early!
Dental health and a gorgeous smile begin early in life. Even though teeth begin to develop in the mother’s womb you won’t see them for a while. So when do you start your child’s dental routine? Even before your child has teeth you can begin caring for your baby’s gums using a soft cloth or piece […]
ARE ORAL HEALTH & HEART HEALTH CONNECTED?
When it comes to heart health, you would certainly be forgiven for not directly connecting it to oral health. Most of us think high cholesterol levels are the biggest culprit in causing cardiovascular disease. This is a mainstream mantra. Yet as research has progressed, our understanding has evolved. We now know that people with unhealthy gums1https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8292096/ face an […]
UPPING THE COMMITMENT
In our last blog we invited you to make a commitment to flossing (hopefully 2x) every day. How’s that going? Today we want to talk about upping that commitment to the next level — Healthy Flossing. Yep, it’s a thing…ok, maybe not a thing-thing, but we think it’s important enough to be called a “thing”. What do we […]
COMMITTING TO SIMPLE STEPS
As we forge into a new year, it’s a time to reflect on where we are, what went well and what changes, if any, we want to make moving forward. Small changes can sometimes enhance our lives in a positive way — simple and easy to follow, yet essential for everyday self-care. Why is flossing […]
CAN AYURVEDIC WISDOM HELP YOU FIGHT COLDS/FLU IN 10 SECONDS?
Can Ayurvedic wisdom help fight colds/flu in 10 seconds?