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Natural Ways to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

By Kathy Jenkins

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Published: 25Feb2012
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Whether you're trying to cure a toothache, make your teeth whiter or prevent gum disease, there are many natural remedies that can be helpful in between visits to the dentist. Brushing and flossing your teeth is certainly important, but there are numerous other methods available that can give these a boost, like herbs, oils, etc. We will be giving you a couple of examples you may choose to follow that will give your oral hygiene a positive boost.

You will be most likely able to find some natural ways to promote good dental hygiene through your local health food store. Many of these stores are quite large and carry a diverse number of products related to natural healing. A variety of oral hygiene treatments will likely be offered in this type of store; like natural toothpastes and mouthwashes and even Tea Tree Oil. The internet is always a great source for answers; if you cannot find them locally. Of course there are many generic varieties of toothpastes available, but they do not offer the same quality of performance. Green tea is given credit for improving your health in many ways; your teeth being one of these. The antioxidants in green tea not only help maintain a healthy metabolism, avert certain diseases and can aid in weight control, but can also deliver benefits for healthy gums. If you decide you would like to use green tea in your diet, you will have options to choose from. Green tea is a base in some toothpaste and mouthwash products and can also be found in supplement form. Tea catechins are the attributes within tea that have healing powers; so if you can drink it directly, your teeth will have a fuller effect.

Oil pulling is the name of a holistic health practice that's not very well known. This specific approach has been routinely used by the ancient Indians; with Ayurveda, an ancient remedy. This method actually will take out the dangerous toxins right out of your system. This can be used for a variety of purposes, and it has helped many people attain better dental health. India is known for using sesame oil for this reason; which is just one example of many oils used for this purpose. This practice will entail swishing the oil around in your mouth for a minimum of fifteen minutes. It would not be a good idea to swallow the oil; spit out the remaining oil and what is left will filtrate out the poisons in your mouth. Our overall health is greatly affected by our mouth because it is the first place where infections and toxins will likely be present. If you can maintain clean teeth and gums; you will be less likely to have as many cavities and tooth decay. The above are some of the best natural remedies for the teeth and gums, but keep in mind that it's also necessary to get regular dental checkups.

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