Natural Remedies for Your Oral Health

In my previous newsletter, I talked about the importance of the toothpaste and oral products you are using. If you have been using fluoride-free toothpaste, you may be not aware of artificial flavors, colors, and toxic preservatives in your toothpaste. This is why you should consider making your own toothpaste, they are safe, effective, and cheap.

Here are a few remedies to consider to make your own toothpaste.

Neem leaf or neem bark has been used as a natural remedy for oral infections due to its strong antibacterial, anti-parasitic, and antiviral properties for centuries. Modern research suggested that neem reduces plaque, prevents cavities and gum disease, and cleanses the breath. You can add powdered neem to your homemade toothpaste. Remember, the bark is more potent than the leaf.

White oak bark powder soothes and reduces gum swelling. Historically, it was used for bleeding gums and to tighten gum tissue around loose teeth. It also relieves tooth infections. If you suffer from gum infection, you can make a paste of white oak bark powder and water and place it on the affected area for healing.

Bentonite clay is a soft clay composed of aged volcanic ash. It has been used since ancient times to protect the body from disease and injury. The impressive power of bentonite clay comes from its negatively charged molecules. Those molecules attract positively-charged toxins and heavy metals. Bentonite clay can bind with toxins and push them out of the body.
Your teeth are composed of hard dentin and enamel and both are sustained by minerals. Unfortunately, due to our unhealthy modern lifestyle and environmental toxins, we are losing minerals from our teeth. When your teeth lose minerals faster than they gain minerals, you start to notice unpleasant symptoms like sensitivity and decay. Brushing with bentonite clay accelerates remineralization because natural clays are loaded with minerals like silica, calcium, zinc, potassium, and magnesium. This helps strengthen your teeth, reduce and prevent sensitivity, and protect gums from decay and infection. Bentonite clay gently scrubs and polishes the teeth. It works like an astringent by removing tartar and cleaning the gums. As soon as bentonite clay comes in contact with the bacteria and toxins in your mouth, it absorbs them and replaces them with minerals. According to the International Association of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, brushing with bentonite clay three times per day can even relieve oral infections by removing dangerous bacteria and nourishing the teeth and gums with restorative minerals.

Peppermint oil reduces bad breath and may help whiten teeth too. You can also add a few drops of clove oil and myrrh oil to enhance its potency.

To learn more, please check my recent video.