Improve the health of your teeth and gums through natural remedies that reduce silent inflammation
Microorganisms found in your teeth are tiny bacteria. These bacteria are similar to those living in your gut and can be both beneficial and harmful to your health. By not tending to your teeth and gums properly, bacteria can grow out of control causing oral health conditions such as bad breath, gingivitis, periodontitis, cavities, and plaque build-up. Additionally, bad bacteria buildup in your mouth can travel from your mouth to other parts of your body, causing more health issues throughout your body.
Keep the bacteria in your mouth under control by adopting these natural, toxic-free habits.
Drink 1 8oz. class of Cranberry juice daily. Cranberry is a naturally occurring fruit that not only tastes delicious when made into a juice but also keeps bacteria from sticking to your teeth. Additionally, it helps keep bacteria from sticking to your urinary tract, helping to prevent UTIs. Cranberry juice is a win, win, win, for flavor and health benefits!
Bone Broth has many health benefits. It supports the immune system, contains gut-healing compounds and insomnia treating magnesium, and also helps protect against cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure. This diverse broth also helps fight dental decay and gum disease due to its high calcium and phosphorus levels. Click for the perfect recipe and start cooking this nourishing broth!
Drinking Green Tea regularly has many health benefits such as protection against radiation, boosting mineralization, and helping you lose weight. But, did you know? Green tea also promotes healthy teeth and gums due to its high levels of antioxidants. Incorporate a 1-2 cups of green tea into your diet each day to help reduce silent inflammation throughout your body and promote toxic-free oral health.
Start using Non-Toxic Toothpaste. Eliminate toothpaste that contains toxins such as Fluoride, Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate, Triclosan, Sodium Hydroxide, and other chemicals from your routine. Instead, use toothpaste containing natural antibacterial ingredients, such as baking soda, and natural breath fresheners, such as eucalyptus or peppermint. Click here to read about more tips and types of non-toxic toothpaste you should start using today.
Oil Pulling might sound repulsive at first, but trust us it works! This action works by pulling invisible toxins away from your oral cavity, leaving you with fresher breath, whiter teeth, and ultimately, a toxic-free mouth. It reduces plaque-induced gingivitis and Streptococcus mutants, which are known to cause cavities. The process of oil pulling is simple: purchase your favorite oil (such as coconut), swish around a spoonful in your mouth, and then spit it out. Incorporate this action into your routine once per day.
Is your tongue slightly yellow, or does it have small white dots on the surface when it should be pink? Add Tongue Scraping twice a day to your daily teeth cleaning routine. This helps clean out your mouth by freshening your breath and stimulating your metabolism. It cleans out bacterial build-up, food debris, fungi, and dead cells that live silently on your tongue. Tongue scraping tools are easy to find and inexpensive. Check out these top tongue scraping tools or head over to your favorite Pharmaceutical or convenient store to pick one up.
Brush your teeth This one may seem like a no-brainer, but did you know? Some studies have actually shown that brushing your teeth before you eat is more beneficial than brushing after. Read on to learn the science behind this technique.
Healthy teeth and gums are an important part of your overall wellbeing. We hope you brush your teeth twice a day, floss, and visit the dentist regularly. If you don’t, start there and keep it consistent! If you do, consider adding a few more natural remedies to keep that smile extra healthy. To help get you started, book an “e smile” appointment with Dr. Susan Stukes and receive a consultation, three treatment appointments, and a follow-up appointment:
