How to Get a Healthier Teeth Naturally

Your oral health affects 90 percent of your overall health. The mouth is like a barometer. It can pick up and show signs of health issues before they reach any part of your body. For holistic dentists, taking care of your teeth is the same as taking care of your entire body. 

There are health issues, like cardiovascular, inflammation, and immune system issues that can be prevented if detected earlier through checking the condition of your teeth.

Oral health is linked to the overall health of the body, which means the fast rate of tooth decay means deeper nutritional problems. For example, gum disease goes beyond the mouth because it is an active bacterial infection that can go throughout your body via the bloodstream. The plaque deposits in the gum disease are the same plaques that are found in the arterial walls of people suffering from heart diseases. If you have gum diseases, you are at higher risks to stroke, heart diseases, fatal coronary heart diseases, preterm birth, oral cancer, diabetes, arthritis, pneumonia aspiration.

This is why it is very important to support teeth health with nutrition. Support your oral health from the inside with quality nutrition. You should also keep your mouth healthy on a superficial level using quality health products. 

1. Be Careful What You Put In Your Mouth

To keep your teeth healthy, you should avoid sugary foods and drinks. This is common sense since most people know that sugar can lead to cavities and plaques. Most sugary products you take are filled with corn syrup, which coats the teeth and decays your teeth faster by sticking in the crevices and cracks. This is why sugary foods and drinks are difficult to remove from your teeth. You should also avoid foods that are rich in phytic acids, like grains and beans. Finally, it would be best to eat a lot of healthy fats. Some of the best options for healthy fats are coconut oil and fermented cod liver oil daily. You should also drink plenty of water because it can flush out the toxins in your body. Instead of drinking those sugary drinks, it is better to just replace them with water.

2. Brush Your Teeth up to Two to Three Minutes

How long does it take you to brush your teeth? Did you know that the time you spend brushing your teeth can affect your oral health? Yes, you may have avoided the foods that are unhealthy to your teeth, but you only brush for 30 seconds, and then you still won’t have a great oral health. Plaque build-up, the occurrence of gum diseases, and the pile up of cavities can be significantly reduced with a consistent oral regimen, which is brushing your teeth twice a day for two to three minutes. You don’t have to spend so much time and money in going to the dentist or buying expensive products just for healthier teeth. You can simply brush your teeth properly on a consistent basis.

3. Flossing Daily for Better Teeth

Flossing may not rid your mouth of bacteria, but it can remove those little bits of food stuck in the crevices of your teeth. But if you use floss with an oral irrigator, you can clean those hard to reach places and even remove bacteria, food debris, and germs.

4. Your Mouth Should Have a Balanced PH

A low PH is an acidic environment, which is a breeding ground for bacteria. If your mouth has a low PH, it may be at risk for various gum diseases. You can keep your mouth’s PH at a balanced level by eating whole food for your diet regimen. Maintaining a balanced PH for your mouth is as easy as eating plenty of fruits and vegetables.

5. Stay Away From Fluoride

Fluoride is in your mouth rinses, toothpaste, and even water, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good for you. If you take in too much fluoride, you are at higher risk for nausea, diarrhea, headaches, muscular weakness, arthritis & joint pain, cancer, and more.

6. Supplements that Can Boost Oral Health

You can increase the mineral level with supplements to boost your oral health. Some of the major supplements that can efficiently improve your oral health are fermented cod liver oil, Vitamin D. Coconut oil, Magnesium, Gelatin, and Vitamin C.

References:

https://www.consumerhealthdigest.com/dental-health/

http://www.who.int/topics/oral_health/en/

Author Bio:

Linda Daniels is a freelance health, fitness and beauty writer and social media maven. She contributes to ConsumerHealthDigest.com since 2011. She is MA in English Literature. She spends her free time educating people on health related topics and also on Solvaderm Skincare brand. Join Linda on Facebook, Google+, StumbleUpon & Pinterest.