Oral Health

Activated charcoal helps to detoxify the body. As a face cleanser or mask, it is useful in helping to clear up acne and balance oily skin. In oral care, charcoal can clean teeth, destroy plaque, and remineralize cavities.

There are many effective home remedies for tooth pain that can naturally alleviate the painful symptoms of a toothache.

Did you know that 25% of the population suffers from canker sores? Of those affected, 50% have recurrences. Several home remedies can reduce the pain and discomfort of canker sores.

Helpful treatments for HSV1, or herpes simplex virus 1, include diet modifications, over-the-counter and prescription meds, and natural remedies. In this article, we focus on natural remedies.

Oral thrush is a terrible nuisance. It tastes bad, causes bad breath, and can be embarrassing. Nothing tastes right and it's all you can think of. Left untreated, it can get out of control. Even then, you can still beat it! This article explores how!

How I treat my mouth ulcers safely and effectively with home remedies and oral probiotics. Learn about the three main types of mouth ulcers and how to prevent them.

Here's how to lance a dental abscess by yourself, as a form of pain relief, before seeing a dentist who can properly treat it.

What's the best way to treat canker sores? Before considering medical treatments, try these effective home remedies.

Learn about gingivitis, its causes, and risk factors. Discover 7 natural remedies that can relieve symptoms, treat the disease, and prevent recurrence.

Clove oil at around $3 a bottle can ease the intractable pain of dry socket (alveolar osteitis) and dental pain.

Learn six ways to keep your throat healthy during the cold and flu season. Make it a habit to follow these tips, and you just might sail right though the season with no illness.

Licorice (or liquorice) root and extract may be helpful in fighting tooth decay and gum disease. They can be dangerous if they’re used in large amounts, however.

This is an account of my 14-day experiment with oil pulling. I discuss the oral and systemic benefits as well as the challenges and potential risks.

This simple but effective and inexpensive home treatment program will actually cure chronic bad breath instantly without the need to use expensive commercial products.

Painful toothaches caused by an infection or an impacted wisdom tooth can be reduced with echinacea.

Gum disease is the deterioration of the tissues and supporting structures around the teeth (bone, ligaments, and gums) over time. Removing the source of inflammation allows the body to stabilize and begin to heal.