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Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words. Digestion begins in the mouth; Oral health can have a direct impact on our gut heath. Our mouth triggers an enzymatic reaction that begins...

James 1:26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms in the teeth. The bacteria produces acids after eating or drinking that destroy tooth enamel, cause cavities or gum infections. Plaque normally...

Proverbs 31:26 She has opened her mouth in wisdom and the law of compassion is upon her tongue. “Loose lips sink ships” is a proverbial proverb and a cautious caveat to open our lips circumspectly. Statistics say that we spend almost 1/5th of our lifetime talking! Our words per day, if documented, would be about 50...

Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips! A meaningful silence is better than a bunch of meaningless words. ‘Silence’ is like healthy gums that hold our teeth together.  A time to keep silence, and a time to speak (Ecclesiastes 3:7). Discerning when to speak...

Proverbs 15:1 “A soft word turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the body that will not regrow if damaged. It is a hard mineral calcium phosphate that protects the teeth from decay. Age, dehydration, sugary and acidic foods and accumulation of harmful bacteria deteriorates...

Proverbs 4:24 Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech. There are over 6 billion bacteria, including 700 different species, that reside inside our mouth!  There are certain healthy bacteria that work to protect our oral health but there are also harmful bacteria that cause cavities and disease. Hence it is vitally...