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Hi Friends,  Dr. Christina Kraft here - if you indulged in some Halloween candy yesterday (or maybe a little too much), you’re probably noticing sugar cravings today. It’s not just about willpower, your sweet tooth may actually be driven by bacteria in your mouth.   Why Your Cravings Aren’t Just in Your Head Streptococcus mutans , a common mouth microbe, loves sugar. It’s behind cavities - but also shapes cravings. When it overgrows, it: Dulls taste buds , making sweets feel

Sip Your Way to a Healthier Mouth and Body   Green tea has been used for centuries for its healing properties - and modern research supports its role in both oral and systemic health.Its benefits come from polyphenols , especially a compound called EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) , which has natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.   How Green Tea Supports a Healthier Mouth Reduces gum inflammation:  EGCG helps calm the immune response in the gums, reducing swelli

If you're dealing with cavities, gum disease, fatigue, or chronic illness—your body is trying to tell you something.   Most health...

Vitamin D: A Summer Essential for Your Mouth and Body With summer here, many people benefit from paying extra attention to their vitamin...

We’re only beginning to understand the power of the oral microbiome - the community of microbes living in your mouth. These organisms...