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September 18, 2012

Say No to Cavities with Coconut Oil

Filed under: Healing Lifestyles Blog — Tags: , , , — Healing Lifestyles & Spas Team @ 1:08 am

Many chefs in the food world are crazed for coconut oil, coconut water and coconut extract. Coconut has many health benefits but recent research shows it could be good for your smile. Now, consuming coconut oil could actually prevent cavities.

Researchers from the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland found that enzyme-treated coconut oil - was able to stop the growth of cavity-causing bacteria.

This research might lead to a new approach to the dental care industry. Including products, in office equipment and best patient practices.

Incorporating enzyme-modified coconut oil into dental hygiene products could be a smart alternative to the chemical by products in many brands. The coconut oil is usually in low concentrations, which makes it a great alternative.

The health industry is changing, and it is important for health care practitioners to continually learn new methods for solving old problems. Coconut oil has an increasing antibiotic resistance, so it could combat microbial infection.

As you may know already, tooth decay can lead to many health issues, such as toothaches, bad breathe, infection and even tooth loss.

Coconut oil is one of the most widely used natural ingredients in spas across the world.

The health benefits of oil, are extensive including hair care, skin care, stress relief, maintaining cholesterol levels, weight loss, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, HIV and cancer, dental care, and bone strength.

Coconut oil has many healing benefits. Next time you reach for your cooking oil, think of all the benefits and you will be smiling. Dr. David A. Goldwyn a Dental Implants Portland OR dentist suggests doing a routine cleaning and to talk to your dentist for more advice on natural products that are good for your teeth.

Written by Shannon Kaiser

March 27, 2012

Tips for a More Beautiful Smile

Filed under: Healing Lifestyles Blog — Tags: , , — Healing Lifestyles & Spas Team @ 8:44 pm

The first thing you notice about someone when you first meet is usually his or her smile. People who smile more are usually happier and more approachable then people who frown. We asked experts what makes a great smile. The results are in and here is the best doctor and dentist advice to help you feel good from the inside out. Your mouth, teeth and lips are what people look at when you talk. It is important to feel confident about your entire look. There are easy ways to feel good about your smile. Here is are favorite.

BFF Your Dentist

Visit your dentist at least twice a year. Your dentist is your best friend when it comes to preventing a pretty smile going south. They can identify any problems with your teeth or gums long before a problem really occurs.

Brush Your Teeth

Brush your teeth not just when you wake up and go to bed, but after each meal. Studies show that people who brushed their teeth after each meal had better smiles and less dental bills than those who brushed once or twice a day. Brushing your teeth removes plaque and food particles that can build up on your teeth. You want pretty shiny white teeth; use your brush to keep it that way. Replace your toothbrush with a new one every 3 to 4 months.

Brighten Up

People who smile often are seen as being more intelligent, sincere, trustworthy and self-assured than those who don’t, according to the “American Journal of Psychology.” So why not smile more and flash your pretty whites. If you want to improve your smile consider going brighter. At home whitening kits are affordable and dentist approved. To get your teeth ready for attention, try some at home whitening strips (we love Crest Whitestrips Daily Multicare, $34.50.)

Eat Crunchy Yummy Foods

Yep you read that right, eating crunchy foods (carrots, celery, lettuce, apples) at work or on the go can help you have a healthier smile — they displace plaque and debris from the mouth, keeping any embarrassing food out of your teeth. So you will feel good on the inside out. We gathered this expert advice from Doctor Jack D. Jorgensen, DMD at Advanced Dental Concepts,  a General Dentist in Vancouver, Washington.