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Almost every single human adult in the world has one of the eight most popular strains of the herpes virus. Have you ever wondered how such a tiny organism can be so successful? It has to do with not replicating too quickly and the ability to stay dormant for extended periods of time, but also the incredible resilience of this nasty bug. NASA has shown interest in testing the limits of that durability and have shot several strains of herpes into space.

Even the toughest individuals will tell you, toothache is one of the worst kinds of pain you will ever experience. It is unrelenting, frequently does not respond to medication, and is constant but can still be sharper at given intervals. It is excruciating in the truest sense of the word. In this article we wish to speak a little about toothache, why it is so bad, and what to do to alleviate it.

Mouthwash is great. It is a liquid antibacterial and plaque dissolving agent, and because it is a liquid, it can reach places that a toothbrush or even dental floss cannot. It is a great way to prevent bad breath, staining, plaque, tooth decay and periodontitis. It can get between, behind and underneath teeth, it can neutralize the plaque that the swishing motion does not remove, and it can coat the tongue, a much overlooked source of bacterial infection that is also a major cause of halitosis. It freshens breath and prevents tooth decay. Perhaps the only negative thing about it is that most store bought mouthwash includes alcohol, which can dry out the mucus membranes, and can cause a conundrum for AA patients. Here are a few at home mouthwash recipes to try, they really work!

A recent study from the University of Belfast has found that postmenopausal women who suffer from gum disease are at a much higher risk of developing breast cancer. Breast cancer is a major epidemic in the world, and continues to decimate the adult population along such popular forms of this incurable disease as oral cancer, prostate and lung cancer. Read more to find out what the link between this deadly menace and the easily curable gum disease periodontitis is.

As the internet is rife with rumours and misinformation, it is time to clear the air (again) over some concerns that somehow have a long shelf life and keep on coming back to haunt the minds of patients searching for information. The concern over fluoride is topical, because it has risen yet again, and just like a few years ago, it will turn out to be a complete hoax and based on a serious misunderstanding of what fluoride overdose is, how fluoride works and how harmful it is to people. Below, I will be dealing with these issues, and also mention what a fluoride overdose looks like.