Category Archives: Teeth

Fluoride Versus Alcohol Versus Phytochemicals for Teeth

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Teeth can be damaged by bacteria because bacteria can synthesise acidic components that damage the enamel of the tooth, weakening its structure. Killing bacteria in the mouth can therefore be beneficial and there are a number of strategies to accomplish … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Anthocyanins and Tooth Health

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Blackberries are a rich source of polyphenols. In particular, blackberries contain high amounts of the flavonoid subgroup of polyphenols and of these anthocyanins make up a large majority. Anthocyanins are known to be bioavailable in humans and may confer significant … Continue reading →

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Fluoride Versus Herbal Toothpaste

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Robert Barrington

It has been claimed for many years that fluoride is beneficial to the teeth because it is able to strengthen the enamel and make them more resistant to decay. This statement is disingenuous because there is little evidence that applied … Continue reading →

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Clove Oil (Syzygium aromaticum): Dental Health

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is a herb that is often used in cuisine for its unique taste. Cloves also have a number of interesting nutritional properties that may also explain some of their use as traditional medicines. A number of studies … Continue reading →

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Herbal Mouth Wash: Anti-Inflammatory Protection

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Oral health is relatively simple. There is a necessity to maintain the normal healthy flora and fauna present in the mouth by obtaining food that does not promote the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, while at the same time limiting inflammation … Continue reading →

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Antimicrobial Effects of Plant Phenols

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Robert Barrington

One group of phytochemicals in plants, the polyphenols, have been shown to benefit health in a number of ways. The antimicrobial effects of polyphenols are widely reported and many polyphenols in plants are able to inhibit the growth of a … Continue reading →

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Polyphenols: Antimicrobials

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Does Drinking Green Tea Protect Your Teeth?

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Green tea is a decoction made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Unlike black tea, green tea is not oxidised during processing, and so green tea retains more of the original phytochemicals present in tea leaves. One chemical … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Catechin for Tooth Health?

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Tooth decay is caused by dental caries, or holes in the enamel coating of the teeth. These holes are caused by the dissolution of the tooth enamel by acid produced from bacteria. As the holes enlarge the structure of the … Continue reading →

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How Does Fluoride Work and Does It Matter?

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Fluoride is often added to toothpaste. Fluoride is also often added to drinking water. Fluoride may improve tooth health because it can decrease the demineralisation rate of tooth enamel. However, the mechanism for this has been misunderstood and in this … Continue reading →

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