Tag: Oral Health

Increase your intake of alkaline foods (cruciferous and green leafy vegetables, cayenne peppers, garlic) to compensate for the erosive acidic nature of digestive acids. Cut back on sweets, candy, fruit juice, soda, and foods with hidden sugars like processed and packaged snacks. Try ayurvedic remedies like mustard, amla, licorice to keep a cavity from getting worse!

Do you think dental care stops with brushing and flossing? Your teeth deserves better. Here is a natural way to get your pearly whites game strong.

Germs can hide in unexpected places in your house. Sure, you go all-out on the weekends, bring out your cleaning tools, and scrub every...

If you’re a regular mouthwash user, you’re probably already sold on the benefits of having breath that smells minty fresh all day long. But if reports that mouthwashes could up your oral cancer risk have you concerned, you may want to stop and review the evidence first. As it turns out, some of those worries may be unfounded, but there are other things to consider before you choose a particular mouthwash as part of your regimen.

Absent-mindedly nibbling on your cheek may seem like a harmless habit. But if you're doing it too often or regularly, it's time for a long hard look. But how bad can it get? And when should you be worried? According to research, there are some underlying causes that could warrant attention and others that can be easily fixed. Either way, digging deeper could ease your concerns and nip the nibble in the bud.

You brush your teeth every day. You think you're doing it right. But are you? Learn to brush your teeth the right way for optimum oral health.

Besides flossing and brushing regularly, eat foods rich in Calcium, Magnesium, Vit B and C, and Co Q10 to prevent bone loss, and build strong connective tissue and healthy gums. Natural antiseptic herbs like calendula and chamomile can cure swelling of the gums and mouth ulcers. Massage the jaw over the teeth area to improve circulation and use round-bristled brushes.

Essential oils have been around for centuries. Known for their healing poweress, they are found, in use, in different cultures. And today, as people...

Natural face cleanser: Get glowing skin by mixing 1/2 cup each of honey and pure aloe gel. Add 2 tsp jojoba oil if you have an oily skin. DIY mouthwash: For fresh-smelling breath add 6 drops peppermint oil and 2 tsp baking soda to 2 cups of water. Nourishing eye cream: Incorporate 2 drops rosehip oil and 1/2 tsp vit E oil in 1/2 cup melted coconut oil. Store in glass or BPA-free plastic jars.

Ginger is an aromatic, pungent, and spicy herb that has an incredible healing power and is used to treat several ailments. The underground stem (rhizome)...

Teeth bleaching may increase the sensitivity of your teeth to temperature and touch, common in cases of receding gums and cavities. Mishandling of the bleach and its contact with the skin are common mistakes of amateur dentists. Hydrogen peroxide strips your enamel, exposes dentin and gives you blotchy teeth. Lighten a few shades but only under the guidance of a certified dentist.

Practise oil pulling to induce saliva production. Supplement with vits D, K2, and C. Utilize tooth soaps or homemade toothpastes. Consume traditional fermented foods (high in natural probiotics), sea salt (rich in minerals), and homemade bone broths (rich in calcium). Eat strawberries to whiten teeth and remove tartar. Apply pearl powder on affected teeth daily, once a day.

Magnolia bark helps regulate nervous stimulation of the digestive tract, kill oral bacteria that cause bad breath and cavities, and reduces stress. Magnolia supplements suppress appetite, curbing untimely food cravings. Honokiol, a magnolia derivative, is anti-carcenogenic. Also, Magnolia can be used to treat Alzheimer’s by spiking acetylcholine levels in the brain.

Activated charcoal alters the pH balance in the mouth to help prevent cavities, kill bacteria and whiten teeth. It aids digestion by soaking up impurities in the GI tract. It is a miracle remedy in cases of drug overdose, ingestion of mercury, lead, and toxic chemicals. It lowers cholesterol, and binds with dirt and excess oil on the skin, treating acne and other skin problems.

We rely on our dentist, fancy toothpaste, and toxic mouthwashes to keep our pearls and gums healthy. The emphasis of our oral care is...