Herpes Virus: HSV1 causes cold sores. It spreads by direct contact with fluids of a cold sore or skin eruption from someone who carries the virus. HSV2 genital herpes, is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a strain of the herpes simplex virus.

This virus enters the body through small cuts in the skin or mucous membranes.

Pregnant women can also pass this virus to their babies during vaginal delivery. Both men and women can become infected. The condition requires careful management. Once an individual is infected by the virus it remains in the body, usually dormant, until some other factor such as stress, sun, infection, or weak immunity, triggers an outbreak.

Experts do not know exactly what causes the virus to lie dormant for long periods and then abruptly awake. Many think that a weakened immune system is the cause. Therefore, it would be wise for you to keep your immune system strong and under control with a well-rounded diet, lots of rest and relaxation, and regular exercise. This program below assists in acute outbreaks and long term care for HSV1 and HSV2.  Read more...

You should make an effort to have a dental health care plan for family members to follow. Dental health is not an accident, people plan to take good care of their teeth, tongue, mouth and gums and in turn they avoid dental disease and have natural teeth instead of dentures. Dental health care is important for children, teens, adults and seniors.

A good dental health care plan includes proper brushing, flossing, the proper toothbrush, and the best toothpaste for each family member and regular visits to the dentist for examinations and cleanings every six months.

A good dental health plan prevents gum disease, treats cold sores, canker sores and other mouth infections as soon as they start.

A good dental health plan includes regular visits to the dentist, which may include an examination, cleaning, and X-rays.

A good dental health care plan knows that fluoride is important for kids and adults and that those who drink bottled water need to take fluoride supplements.  Read more...

Individuals who pierce the lips, cheeks, or tongue are participating in oral piercing. Those who purchase these piercing are doing so because they wish to express themselves in an artful way.

They however are exposing themselves to dental health risks when piercing the cheek, lip or tongue if they do so without consulting their dentist first.

There are many health risks associated with oral piercing including infection, prolonged bleeding, pain and swelling, chipped or cracked teeth, injury to gums, interference with oral function, blood-borne diseases, and endocarditis.

Before you consent to receive an oral piercing you should learn about the risks you would be taking.

Inside your mouth are millions of bacteria, any of which can lead to infection if you have an oral piercing. Individuals with oral piercing also often handle the jewelry once it has been placed in the mouth, a habit that will increase the chance for oral infection.  Read more...

Cold sores are a patch of tiny blisters that appear on your lips and occasionally in the nose. Another name for them is ‘fever blister‘ and the medical term is recurrent herpes labialis.

At first, you can tell something is going on because there is a bump on your lip that is sort of tingly. Soon the blisters popup and becomes really painful and annoying. A scab forms over the blisters soon after they appear.

Cold sores are extremely contagious and are caused by the HSV-1 virus. If you catch this virus then it can lay dormant in your body forever and occasionally become active.

Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 usually only becomes active showing itself above the waist. This is the type that causes 90% of the cold sores we see today. It is usually picked up as a child from either a parent or brother/sister. Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 affects the tissues below the waistline causing genital herpes. Strangely enough, it is also responsible for the remaining 10% of cold sores that appear around the mouth and nose.  Read more...

Have you been told that you have bad breath? Have you made sure that you have good dental hygiene and would like to explore some alternative ways to prevent or cure bad breath? Here are some alternative treatments that you can try to take care of your bad breath problems.

Many individuals would rather cure bad breath from the comforts of home where it is less embarrassing. Some home remedies may not be scientifically proven so always explore and do research before trying any of them.

Your dentist is a good source of information when it comes to bad breath. If you are ready to learn some alternative treatments then read on.

Many home remedies have been passed on from generation to generation. Others are cultural in nature and have also been passed on from family member to family member. Community members have passed along other home remedies. Many of the ingredients needed for home remedies for bad breath can be found right in your kitchen or available at the corner store.  Read more...

Bruxism is the medical name for habitually clenching and grinding the teeth together. Most of the time an individual is not even aware that they are grinding their teeth together and it takes someone pointing it out before they do something about it. It is also common for it to only occur while sleeping. In this case, it is called Sleep Bruxism.

Nobody is immune to having Bruxism. It happens in both children and adults. Bruxism is not a major medical concern like cancer but it can cause major damage to your teeth and mouth.

Teeth can become ground down and the enamel broken. Eventually, they can break and the end result is pain, earaches, mouth abrasions and problems with the jaw.

The exact cause of Bruxism has not yet been determined. Scientists have been able to pinpoint a variety of characteristics that people who suffer with Bruxism often have in common: Anger, diet, Anxiety, posture, aggressive or competitive personality or people with teeth that are not aligned correctly.  Read more...

Halitosis is another word for bad breath. Bad odor can come from our mouth when we eat certain foods or when bacterial growth has increased in our mouth causing bad breath or when we have poor dental hygiene. Bacteria plus a warm, moist mouth are idea-growing conditions for halitosis. Morning breath and dry mouth are two other types of bad breath.  Dry mouth causes dead cells to adhere to the tongue and sides of the cheeks causing bacteria to collect on the tongue and cheeks. It is the bacteria that cause the foul smell known as bad breath.

There are other causes of bad breath including poor dental hygiene, infections of the mouth such as periodontal disease, respiratory infections such as sinus infections, lung infections, and throat infections. Foods such as those made with garlic, onions and spicy foods can also cause bad breath. Drinking coffee or smoking cigarettes and chewing tobacco are all habits that can contribute to bad breath.  Read more...

* 5 ml Lavender Water
* 1 drop Lavender
* 1 drop Bergamot
* 1 drop Geranium
* 1 drop Chamomile in Jojoba Oil

Store in a brown glass bottle.

Apply to cold sore several times per day, or as required.

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Did you know that your mouthwash can give you bad breath? Would you have thought it possible that your toothpaste may be a culprit in the losing battle you are fighting against halitosis? You may be surprised to learn that the very oral hygiene products you are using to combat bad breath are actually causing it!

Bad breath refers to the noticeable smell of the breath when exhaled. It sometimes reminds of the sulfuric compounds present in stink bombs. This smell is produced by bacterial activity in your mouth. Bacteria are needed in the mouth to aid in digestion, and when they break down the food particles as the food is eaten, sulfuric compounds are released as part of their digestion process.

If you fail to remove the remaining food particles from your mouth after eating, the bacteria will continue to feast on those stuck between your teeth. The bacterial continue to emit the sulfuric compounds, and as a result, you will experience bad breath warnings from those close to you. The odds are good that you know this and go about removing the food and periodically also the bacteria with the help of toothpaste and toothbrush.  Read more...

Many of us walk around not knowing we have bad breath or that we are at risk for bad breath. If we knew we might change some of the things we are doing in order to avoid the embarrassment of being told we have bad breath. Would you like to know what things might put you at risk for having bad breath?

Bad breath can occur when you eat certain foods such as foods that are spicy or foods that contain garlic or onions. Bad breath can also happen when your dental hygiene is poor either because you do not take the time to brush after meals or you simply do not like to brush. Some people never floss and have bad breath do to all the food particles that accumulate in between teeth that might have been dislodged by flossing.

Learning how to brush your teeth, floss and clean your tongue properly can help you to prevent bad breath.  Read more...