{"id":15689,"date":"2016-09-26T18:21:54","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T16:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/?p=15689"},"modified":"2019-03-25T14:04:55","modified_gmt":"2019-03-25T13:04:55","slug":"natural-tips-healthy-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/natural-tips-healthy-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Natural Tips For Healthy Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

After your baby teeth roll out, the older guys that replace them are the ones you\u2019re stuck with. Whether it\u2019s wooing a partner with a charming grin, or simply chowing down on some yummy grub, the calcite peaks lining your mouth help you accomplish your most basic tasks. So protect yo\u2019 teeth before you wreck your teeth. You want your teeth behaving like a professor on tenure: around for the long haul.
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Here\u2019s a couple tips on how to protect your pearly whites, the natural way:
<\/strong>The most important and, perhaps, most obvious thing is that you have to brush your teeth twice a day (flossing is also recommended y\u2019all). Try not to brush too aggressively\u2014I feel like many people do this because they think they\u2019re getting a deeper clean. In fact, they\u2019re actually tearing away at their gums and wearing away at their enamel. Small circular movements are the way to go when it comes to your boney biters. Oh, and, if you\u2019re constantly consuming sugar, then yes, you WILL get cavities.<\/p>\n

1. Water<\/h2>\n

Drink water like you left your mouth open at the base of Angel Falls. What I am saying is that you should drink tons of water, all day long. This is such an easy, FREE, available way to keep teeth healthy. Regular rinses of your mouth remove leftover food particles and stimulate saliva production, meaning no dry mouth.<\/p>\n

2. Crunch time<\/h2>\n

Eat an apple or a cucumber or a carrot\u2014the louder they crunch, the cleaner the tooth. Apples, in particular, have been found to aid in cleansing and brightening teeth. Due to their mildly acidic nature, they act as a mild astringent on the teeth. Another bonus is that munching on apples in between meals prevents all day snacking. Clean teeth plus yummy taste = smile on your face.<\/p>\n

3. The right brush<\/h2>\n

Get yourself a good green tooth brush. Think about the plastic piling up from all the toothbrushes people throw away. Dentists recommend that you should change your tooth brush every three months\u2014that\u2019s a lot of plastic waste in one life time. A better solution seems to be to find a green option. For instance, the sustainable tooth brush from hydrophil<\/a>. The handle is made from fast growing bamboo and the soft bristles are made out of nylon. When you\u2019re done, you can simply break off the top and throw the base in the trash with the compost.<\/p>\n

4. Green tea<\/h2>\n

Green tea\u2014my all time favorite bevvie! I basically run on this stuff, ask anyone around the office. Turns out, using a couple cup-fulls of this antioxidant-packed tea as a post-meal apertif inhibits the growth of bacteria as a result of it\u2019s polyphenol compounds.<\/p>\n

5. Oil pulling<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve probably recently heard about this trendy practice\u2014oil pulling. While, it may be fresh on everyone\u2019s lips (literally) right now, it is anything but new. Stemming from an ancient Ayurvedic practice, this practice is said to brighten teeth, decrease sensitivity, rectify bad breath, and prevent the growth of bad bacteria. All you have to do is swish vegetable oil (for me there is none other than the wonderful coconut oil<\/a>) for 20 minutes and then spit it out. I got in the habit of doing this while watching a series, so that it\u2019s not too boring.<\/p>\n

6. Pick the paste<\/h2>\n

Find the right toothpaste for you. There\u2019s a lot of controversy surrounding fluoride, but I wasn\u2019t able to find any convincing evidence that it is dangerous to one\u2019s health (unless consumed in dramatically large quantities). So go with or without, but I think finding a tooth paste option from your local bio shop or from right here at Amazingy<\/a> is your safest bet. Children should be monitored around toothpaste containing fluoride, because if they have more than about a pea-sized amount while brushing, they\u2019re at risk for fluorosis. You can save yourself the worry by getting them Jack \u2018n\u2019 Jill toothpaste<\/a>\u2014it\u2019s safe and they\u2019ll love it.<\/p>\n

7. Aloe Vera<\/h2>\n

If your gums are feeling inflamed, dab a small amount of natural aloe vera on the irritated area. Aloe vera is obviously known for it\u2019s healing properties and this extends to the dental region as well. On top of soothing inflammation, it also works as a powerful antiseptic in the pockets where a toothbrush can\u2019t really reach.<\/p>\n

8. Mouthwash<\/h2>\n

The toxic burn of commercial mouthwash is enough to make your eyes water. That stuff is dangerous when accidentally swallowed and the unnaturally neon color alone screams \u201cstay away\u201d! You can make your own quite easily, but if you\u2019re too lazy for that, you can simply pick up the new healthy and fresh option from hydrophil<\/a>.<\/p>\n

9. A shiny red lip<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ll end on a beauty-related note: this isn\u2019t really a tooth health tip per say, but it is a little pro tip that I think you will all appreciate. If you wear lip gloss instead of matte lipstick, the shininess will reflect the light, making your teeth look brighter. If you wear a bold red lip (with blue undertones), the contrast will make the white in your teeth look whiter.<\/p>\n

A clean, bright smile never goes out of style and, with the proper care, you\u2019ll never be without one. A yellow, stained smile is enough to make even the most vibrant among us look haggard. So keep on a brushin\u2019 and you\u2019ll grow old with a grin that can light up a room.<\/h4>\n

Have any dental health knowledge you\u2019d like to share? Any natural tips and tricks you do? <\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Let me know in the comments below.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n
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