IF YOU HATE GOING TO THE DENTIST, YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NATURAL TOOTH CARE
Most people really hate going to the dentist. The sound of the drills sends chills down your spine, and the thought of sitting in that chair makes you shudder. However, going to the dentist is one of those things you can’t avoid, right? And if you do, everyone will know (see: halitosis, rotting teeth, etc.). So if you have an irrational fear of the dentist, you just have to grin and bear it.
Or do you? Maybe you can’t avoid the dentist all together, but there are things you can do to minimize dental visits. There are new studies coming out that suggest that there are natural ways to take care of your teeth.
Some of these studies have said that even things as simple as changes to your diet may be able to heal cavities and reverse tooth decay. Is this too good to be true, or can you avoid the dentist using some natural remedies at home?
Let’s dig in and find out.
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CAN CAVITIES BE HEALED NATURALLY?
If you get a cavity, is it possible that it will heal on its own? Some people think that healing cavities naturally is a hoax. And while there’s no magic pill you can take that will regrow your teeth and make them glow white like runway lights, there is scientifically backed research out there that shows it’s possible to heal some cavities naturally.
How is this possible?
The first thing you need to do is what your mom has been telling you your whole life; stop eating so much sugar. Sugar not only feeds oral bacteria, but it literally decalcifies and demineralizes your teeth.
That means the first thing you have to do if you want any chance of healing your cavities is to stay away from your favorite sodas, candies and cakes. When you eliminate the soda from your diet, the best drinks for your teeth are water, low sugar vegetable juices, and milk.
The next thing you need to do is eliminate phytic acid. Phytic acid is a mineral blocker found in grains, nuts, seeds and beans. Essentially, phytic acid prevents you from absorbing the minerals in your food and also leaches minerals out of your teeth.
After removing the negative foods, you need to add in some nutrient rich foods and raw dairy. Raw dairy is loaded with vitamins and minerals that help maintain strong teeth and promote oral wellness. It’s recommended to eat raw dairy at least once a week to reap all of its benefits.
Also, make a point to eat plenty of foods loaded with vitamins and minerals, and avoid fast food and overly processed foods like the plague. The vitamins you want to be sure you get enough of are vitamins A, D, E and K.
Next you can dump your fluoride toothpaste and start using mineral toothpaste. Yes, mineral toothpastes can be expensive, but there are ways to make your own (more on this later).
Oil pulling is another helpful method for reversing cavities. Simply swish oil in your mouth for 20 minutes every morning during your normal morning routine. Yes, 20 minutes is a long time, so if you can’t make it the full twenty, start smaller and build up. Most people recommend using coconut oil or MCT oil for oil pulling.
Watch this video for a bit more on oil pulling:
This will not only benefit your teeth, but it has also been proven to treat things like headaches and diabetes. Once you’re done, spit your oil in the trash instead of in your sink so you don’t clog your drains. Then rinse your mouth out with salt water for an extra kick of antimicrobial properties. Finally, brush your teeth as normal.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO REVERSE TOOTH DECAY?
Can natural remedies reverse decay?
Is it possible to reverse tooth decay as well and avoid unpleasant root canal treatment or extractions? Can you fix that rotten tooth using natural remedies just like you do your cavities?
You can, and you use the same methods that you use to prevent and heal cavities. Make sure you have enough minerals in your diet, get enough fat soluble vitamins, and eliminate phytic acid as much as possible. Use mineral toothpaste and oil pulling. These same home remedies can stop tooth decay once it has started and protect your teeth from tooth decay to begin with.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO NATURALLY STRENGTHEN TOOTH ENAMEL?
The enamel on your teeth is the hardest and most mineralized substance in your body. Following the remedies above will also help you regrow tooth enamel naturally. Since your enamel is the most highly mineralized substance in your body, it’s even more important to be sure you’re taking in enough minerals in your diet, especially if your enamel is gone.
Some sure fire ways to recognize that you’ve lost or you’re losing your tooth enamel is if your teeth are highly sensitive, turning yellow, the tips of your teeth look transparent, or your teeth have rounded edges. Rounded edges are also an early sign of tooth erosion, something else you want to take seriously if you notice it.
CAN YOU WHITEN TEETH NATURALLY?
You can get whiter teeth using natural household products
Now that your teeth are healthy, you want them to look good. Having a decay and cavity free mouth still isn’t good enough if you’re walking around with a yellow smile. But there’s good news: there are several natural ways to whiten your teeth as well.
Oil pulling will work to whiten your teeth as well. Baking soda has natural whitening properties, which is why it’s a popular ingredient in many toothpastes already. You aren’t going to notice anything overnight, but if you brush with baking soda consistently you will notice a change over time.
Hydrogen peroxide, the same product used in many home whitening kits, is another household remedy you can use to whiten our teeth. It only makes sense that the same thing you use to clean your cuts and scrapes can be used to whiten your teeth.
However, you do need to be cautious using hydrogen peroxide though because there are questions about its safety. Make sure you’re using a 1.5% or 3% solution. They’re usually sold as 3% solutions, and you can dilute that to a 1.5% solution if you desire.
You can use it as a mouthwash before you brush your teeth, or you can add it to baking soda to create a natural toothpaste. Simply combine 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide with 1 teaspoon of baking soda and brush away.
Apple cider vinegar has been used as a cleaning product for centuries and it can also be used to whiten your teeth. Apple cider vinegar has antibacterial properties that can help whiten your teeth as well as your countertops. However, overuse of vinegar can also erode the enamel on your teeth, so limit its use to a few times per week.
A FEW DIY PROJECTS FOR YOUR TEETH
You can make your own natural products at home
As mentioned earlier, you can make your own mineralized toothpaste if you don’t want a to purchase it. Using this toothpaste will go a long way in aiding your quest to having strong and healthy pearly whites. A good recipe for a DIY remineralizing toothpaste with coconut oil can be found here.
There’s also simple recipe for a homemade toothpaste without coconut oil that only contains baking soda, sea salt, and peppermint extract. It’s extremely easy to put together and it’s cost efficient as well. The full recipe can be found
here.
Bentonite clay is known for its ability to absorb and remove toxins, heavy metals, impurities, and chemicals. This recipe includes bentonite clay to help get your teeth as clean and as healthy as possible. The recipe is also without baking soda in case you prefer a toothpaste that is baking soda free.
Homemade toothpaste with charcoal has become increasingly popular in recent years. Activated charcoal binds to dirt and stains beyond the surface and draws them out, leaving your teeth extremely clean. People that use activated charcoal in their homemade toothpaste will swear by it and claim that their mouth has never felt cleaner after using it. If you’d like to try a charcoal based toothpaste, there’s a simple recipe for it here.
Homemade tooth powder is another option if you’d like to make your own home remedies. Tooth powder functions the same as toothpaste, except that you just your toothbrush into the powder instead of using a paste. A good reason to use the powder instead of a toothpaste is because it leaves less of a mess in your sink, and it works better with the bentonite clay. This is a good recipe for a tooth powder.
CONCLUSION
Follow these steps and you shouldn’t have to visit the dentist quite as often. And when you do visit, your trips won’t be as long or as painful as they would be if you weren’t using these methods. If you’re diligent, it is possible to naturally reverse cavities, tooth decay and keep our teeth healthy and strong. Change your diet, change your toothpaste, and change your teeth.
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