Taking care of your teeth, mouth and the rest of your body is a full time job! Takes all the parts of you to keep you vigorous and healthy, after all with good care properly flossed, brushed and cared for teeth should outlast the maximum human life span.
Nine out of ten adults suffer from gum disease, Most of these problems could be avoided thro self care, keeping dental appointments, taking immune defining supplementation, gargling, cleaning, flossing and paying attention to your mouth, teeth and gums. Natures Answer has come up with new toothpaste especially for periodontal problems called Periobrite Toothpaste, which helps prepare your teeth and gums for healing with nothing artificial. Using natural dental health products, feeding and nourishing your immune system keeps bacteria at bay and are very effective ways to stop this onslaught. Jason Natural Cosmetics has a few very popular products like Powersmile, Sea Fresh and Healthy Mouth with all the ingredients like Perilla Oil Seed (which can block the sugar acids), Natural Bamboo (anti-inflammatory) and other tropical healers like Grapefruit Seed Extract grabbing that tartar on your teeth.
Most people develop gum disease at some point in their adult lives leading to tooth loss, bad oral hygiene. A diet high in sugary foods leads to infections and deep pockets between the gums and teeth. It could also include bone recession and loose teeth. Oral Health Tonic by Herb Pharm has nutrients of Spilanthes (anti-fungal), Thyme (antiseptic), Myrrh (bleeding gums) and Cloves (for pain). Source Naturals has Coral Calcium. Multi Trace Mineral Complex from the Coral helps with bone and all those Trace Minerals, the ones we are missing from our food. World Organics has Sea Food Liquid Nutrition From The Sea with 9 different Sea Veggies, also has Coral, Herbs and Silver. Sea Veggies have all the Minerals and Trace Minerals. Anybody here on Chemo or Radition? Did you know they take all the Minerals out of your body? They deplete the other nutrients too! And this is a main concern! Anyone here for Hip Replacement? Nutrient levels in our foods are at the lowest they have ever been. The Optimal levels we need cannot be relied upon to save us from degenerative diseases. Also supporting Bone & Teeth Formation is the stabilized form of Orthosilicic Acid, known as Jarrow's Biosil, which has 2 1/2 times the bio-availability then regular nutrients and can also be combined with Jarrow's Bone Up and Ultra Bone Up, both have Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite (live bone food) working together to increase bone density.
Ever heard of Osteoporosis of the Mouth? In fact that's where it starts! Those with the most diseased gums had 1.12 millimeters of build up in the arteries, and with periodontal infection , could lead to arteriosclerotic heart disease. Even tooth decay with older fillings and old cavities allow bacteria to leak inside and cause infections (ouch) leading to gum & other chronic diseases, such as heart and strokes, blockages everywhere. High Absorption Coq10/Bioperine by Drs Best, a 400 mg cap is a very effective way to get Co Q10 into the cells for those with damaged gums and teeth, as we all know CoQ10 is very beneficial for Heart problems too, especially in this mg. Doctor's Best also has Camu Camu - 30 times more vitamin C in a 4 to 1 extract (caps) which compliments full absorption. It is excellent for bleeding gums. The bark of the Maritime Tree discovered in the 1500's - a combination of procyanidins, bioflavonoid, powerful Anti oxidants for collagen and elastin and nitric oxide (circulation) called Pycnogenol is available with both Source Naturals and Now Foods. Most of us still have mercury fillings. Helping to detox so the mercury does not travel to other body parts, be sure to start re-planting the good bacteria to counteract this attack. Natren and Sedona Labs, both have good versions of this helpful bacteria. Source Naturals has Colostrums, swish it around on your gums, then swallow for your Intestinal tract, has all your anti-bodies (your immune helpers). Dry Mouth, (usually resulting from medications or alzheimers), high blood pressure etc are all a risk for good Oral Health. Thayers has Dry Mouth Lozenges And Sprays, just for that purpose. The most dangerous enemy of the teeth is wide variety of living bacteria that live in your mouth and gums (at least 200 to 300 types of germs are there!). Dr Kens-The Natural Choice has Breath Strips in Wild Flavors with anti-bacterials, naturally unlike the drugstore kind. Dr Kens has all the Important Flosses and Cool Mouthwashes in Funky Flavors- keeps your mouth refreshed. A Teeth & Gum Formula by King Bio-Natural Medicine is a 2 fluid ozs of tincture for hurting teeth and sore gums, all Homeopathic. Medical researches are beginning to discover systemic diseases have a negative effect on Oral Health. Natures Answer with Perio Cleanse Oral Irrigator Concentrate combines all your antibiotic Herbs, Black Walnut, Prickly Ash Bark (gum enhancer) Essential Oils- 2 pumps into your reservoir-a protective factor day and night. To make your own anti-microbial rinse, mix a few drops of Echinacea, Goldenseal, Bloodroot (Herb Pharm) Grapefruit Seed and Myrrh and White Oak Bark (astringent that will even help save a loose tooth).
A Mouthful of Glossary
The vast majority of people with Diabetes have Gum Disease
Breathing problems worsen when bacteria migrate from mouth to lungs
The first sign of Osteoporosis and HIV infections is often detected in Dental Routine Exams
Halitosis-Bad Breath is caused by underlying medical conditions such as Kidney or Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Written exclusively for Herbspro.com by Suma G Nathan, Certified Registered Holistic Nutritionist/Chinese Herbologist.