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6 Natural Tips for Whiter Teeth

April 20, 2012 By Melissa Cameron

The internet is filled with different tips on how to whiten your teeth ranging from the different treatments available from dental professionals to reviews of the various over the counter products you can buy such as whitening strips and toothpastes. Another section is devoted to the various different natural remedies you can use for discolored or not satisfactorily white teeth.
With there being so many natural teeth whitening remedies out there it can be a little confusing knowing which one to pick so here are the top six recommended all natural remedies for making your smile whiter.

1) Baking Soda – this is one of the most traditional methods of whitening teeth and references can be found to people using this over 100 years ago. It is very effective in removing stains and really doesn’t require much work. In order to use it just combine one tablespoon of baking soda with two of water making a paste which you then dip your toothbrush in after warming it under the tap. Scrub your teeth for just over three minutes then rinse thoroughly. Don’t do this more than once per day and give your teeth a break every third day.

2) Hydrogen Peroxide – You can obtain this over the counter at your local drug store although the concentrations you will obtain there will not be as high as you will find in many commercial teeth whitening toothpastes. The application is very straightforward, just rinse your mouth with the peroxide straight after you finish brushing then rinse again with water. Avoid swallowing any of the peroxide or water rinse. You can also use this rinse after you have brushed your teeth with the baking soda mixture.

3) Apple Cider Vinegar – Brushing your teeth each night before bed with apple cider vinegar is a very simple way to whiten your teeth naturally and it has the added benefit of killing off any other bacteria that may be left over in your mouth from regular brushing. Make sure to rinse the vinegar completely out with water once you have completed brushing with it.

4) Water with Rock Salt – This is a very slow process for teeth whitening but doesn’t taste quite as bad as vinegar. For this you just need to add about a tablespoon of rock salt to enough water to rinse your mouth a couple times. Swish the mixture vigorously around in your mouth for a minute or two to give it a chance to gently cleanse the surface of your teeth. Thoroughly rinse out your mouth when you are done. This process is also useful in keeping dental implants bacteria free.

5) Vegetables – Eating a variety of raw crunchy vegetables is a great way to prevent discoloration on your teeth while also increasing your vitamin intakes that your body needs to keep your teeth strong and healthy. The best ones to eat are carrot sticks, broccoli, celery and cucumber. The pieces of vegetable as you chew them, act as a natural scrubbing agent for removing stains.

6) Fruit – There are a couple of different ways to use fruit to whiten your teeth, the most common method that people talk about is using concentrated lemon juice to scrub your teeth. While this is effective in the short term the extremely high level of acid actually damages your tooth enamel so regular use of this method will cause you problems later on. A less damaging solution is put a piece of the peel of a lemon or an orange against your teeth for 10-15 minutes then rinse with water to remove and excess acidity.

About the Author

Melissa Cameron is a devoted wife and stay at home mom of three. Melissa loves to research tips and other advice and is currently researching the importance of kid’s dentistry with the help of Dr. Diane Bird, a Vancouver BC dentist.

 

Healthy Gums – Healthy you!

February 15, 2012 By onedentalclinic

Taking care of your teeth and gums, is not only important for dental hygiene and
aesthetical reasons, but also for reducing gum disease and other related diseases,
that can be enhanced by having a poor dental health routine.

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, causes infections and inflammations
in the mouth, attacking the tissue supporting your teeth, gums and other areas in
your mouth. If left untreated, this can lead to losing all your teeth, causing your
gum line to recede – and in the worst case scenario, the only real solution would
be having dental implants with a denture fitted and perhaps a soft tissue graft as well.

Gingivitis, a type of periodontal disease is caused by the build up of plaque over
a long period of time, with the main culprit being a poor dental health regime.
Plaque is caused by the build up of food debris, bacteria and mucus on the teeth.
During your normal dental hygiene routine of brushing twice a day (2 mins minimum)
and flossing frequently the plaque should be removed. If however, the plaque is
not removed, over time it will start to form into a hard substance known as “tartar”.
Both plaque and tartar will produce toxins that attack and damage the gums, often
enflaming and irritating them.

Your general health and wellbeing can also play a part in developing Gingivitis.
If you are consistently unwell on a regular basis and have a weak immune system,
it is even more important for you to try and lead a healthier lifestyle, through
eating healthier (fruits and vegetables), drinking more water and reducing your
alcohol/coffee/sugary drinks intake, as well as exercising more.

How does my dental health affect my general health?

 

Not only can your general health have an effect on developing gingivitis, but gingivitis
can also have a reverse effect on your general health, by increasing the chances
of developing cardiology disease.

One of the major factors for heart disease is due to inflammation in the body, and
by having a periodontal disease, it can lead to an increased inflammation throughout
the body, thus raising your chances of developing a heart disease.

Top 5 tips on reducing periodontal and cardiology disease

 

These are my top 5 tips on reducing periodontal and cardiology disease:

  1. Maintain a regular healthy dental regime
    1. Brush thoroughly twice daily – 2 mins per time (do not brush excessively/too hard
      as this can cause an irritation of the gums)
    2. Floss frequently (again not to excessively/too hard as this can make your gums bleed)
  2. Drink your daily recommended allowance of water (6-8 medium glasses)
    1. Reduce your intake of sugary/alcoholic/caffeinated drinks
  3. Eat healthy – Maintain a balanced diet – 3 meals a day (do not skip meals and snack
    in between meals)

    1. Fruit, vegetable, protein (lean meats), fish
    2. If you need to snack, replace unhealthy snacks with fruit
    3. Try not to eat anything after 8pm – as you do not have enough time to burn off excess calories before you go to sleep
  4. Regular exercise
    1. Go for long walks/jogging/running
    2. Cardiovascular machines
    3. Gym/dance classes
  5. 8 Hours sleep a night

Your dental health and general health are intrinsically linked and both are very important to your overall wellbeing.

This article has been contributed by Dr Gursh Bajwa, a highly trained and commended orthodontic dentist in Solihull, Birmingham. Please visit his practice’s site www.onedentalclinic.co.uk

Green Tea Helps Fight Teeth Loss

June 21, 2011 By Angela

We have long thought that green tea was bad for our pearly whites. But it seems like it is the other way around. According to a latest study, the antimicrobial molecules in green tea actually serve to strengthen and preserve one’s teeth. The findings of that specific study show that the participants who drank a cup of tea a day had less chances of losing their teeth. The respondents of the study were individuals aged 40-64. The study also explored the effects of drinking coffee. According to the said research, drinking coffee as long as it does not contain sugar will have no deleterious effect on one’s teeth.

If an apple a day can keep your doctor away, apparently a cup of tea a day will have the same effect on one’s dentist. This research was published in Preventive Medicine with the findings of the study as green tea being helpful in helping aging individuals keep their teeth even as their age progresses. The explanation for this could be the fact that green tea is bactericidal in nature due to its catechins. However, drinkers need to be careful not to add sweeteners to their tea. This is because sugar actually has a counter effect on tea’s antimicrobial properties.

The findings of the research were supported by Alfredo Morabia of Columbia University based in New York. According to Morabia, who serves as the editor of Preventive Medicine, it is not just green tea which carries beneficial effects for one’s oral health. Coffee which has long been regarded as harmful to our teeth has now escaped that unfair misconception with this research. As long as sugar is not added, coffee does not bring any negative effect to teeth.

The study was conducted by Yasushi Koyama who works at Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine with the help of his colleagues. He and his team went through 25,000 Japanese men and women throughout the course of that study in order to come up with the results. The respondents were between the ages of 40-64.

The specific results of the study showed that men and women who consumed at least a cup of tea daily were less likely to have less than 20 teeth than those who did not by 19 percent 13 percent, respectively. An entire set of teeth including wisdom teeth totals 32. Another explanation for this phenomenon has to do with the assertion that green tea helps to prevent the onset of periodontal disease which is the leading cause of teeth loss.

Elliot Pearson Writes as a specialist for Dentist Identity who provides Dental Marketing and Dental Practice SEO

 

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