Who doesn't want white teeth? Unfortunately most of us have been taken in by the need to use commercial toothpaste which may contain chemical fillers and ingredients such as glycerin and fluoride. Did you know that fluoride is a toxic waste by-product of the phosphate fertilizer industry or the aluminum or steel industry? We are beginning to understand the harmful effects of fluoride on our bodies. Glycerin coats the enamel on your teeth and prevents re-mineralization from saliva.
We can prevent and even heal cavities by the food we eat. It's best to eliminate processed foods and eat more free range eggs, raw milk and butter, fish and good vegetables. With a good diet and using tooth powder, you will greatly improve and strengthen your teeth. Try this simple tooth powder recipe: 4 Tablespoons aluminum-free baking soda 2 teaspoons fine sea salt Baking Soda helps whiten teeth. In saliva, baking soda buffers & neutralizes plaque acids, helps clean your teeth and counteract acidity in the mouth. It's slightly abrasive consistency works as a cleanser of teeth and gums, so brushing your teeth with baking soda, with its high pH and disinfectant and antiseptic properties, will reduce harmful oral microbial flora by killing off acid-loving bacteria. Sea salt whitens your teeth and is good for firming the gums and keeping them healthy. Add essential oil: clove helps heal gums; tea tree is a great all around antiseptic; peppermint is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, and astringent; spearmint is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent; clary sage helps tighten and whiten teeth and they have astringent/antibacterial properties. Optional: montmorillonite ore bentonite clay is great for polishing teeth and clearing up stains. Optional: stevia powder for sweetness Optional: myrrh gum powder for its excellent antiseptic properties and overall oral health capabilities There are many other options, but this will get you started if you haven't made your own tooth powder before. Do you have a favorite tooth powder recipe? If so, do share with us!
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