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(NaturalNews) For those people who are familiar with more natural approaches to cleansing the teeth and gums, here is something interesting that may not be known. Many of these same people are not aware that in the long-term, the heavily touted baking soda and food-grade hydrogen peroxide tend to have a harsh effect on the teeth and gums. Although both of these products are inexpensive, there are much better options for this purpose that are as well inexpensive as of highest-quality, healthful, gentle, very effective and a snap to prepare.
The worst products to use for dental care…
For those people who use conventional commercial toothpaste, here is why to avoid these products. The very worst thing for any person’s teeth/gums is conventional/commercial (chemicalized) toothpaste. Commercial dental-care pastes usually contain one or more of these teeth/gum damaging ingredients — triclosan, fluoride, polyethylene glycols, surfactants (a.k.a. foaming agents such as sodium lauryl sulfate), toxic metals, artificial sugars, glycerin, hydrated silica and sodium hydroxide. Also, these ingredients are often found in so-called natural brands of toothpaste. It is wise to read all labels very carefully.
Brush up on the various and truly natural ways to cleanse teeth and gums…
Why is Himalayan pink crystal salt included in the following recipes for cleansing the teeth and gums?
*It’s pure.
*It has 80+ minerals in colloidal form.
*It promotes bone health.
*It is detoxifying.
*It promotes a healthy balance.
Let’s now explore some recipes that clean the teeth and gums. In addition, these recipes are healing to them and they also freshen the breath.
Neem Leaf and Neem Oil Teeth/Gum Treatment
Grind organic neem leaf to a powder.
Add the powdered neem leaf to an equal amount of highest-quality pink Himalayan salt.
Stir in enough cold-pressed neem seed oil to make a paste.
Neem’s special alkaloids and liminoids wonderfully clean the teeth. Neem prevents both cavities and gum disease. It treats gingivitis and swollen/bleeding gums. Neem leaf and neem seed oil are part of a fast-growing evergreen tree. Neem is antiviral and it is anti-bacterial. It also has astringent, antiseptic, antifungal, antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Aloe and Peppermint Teeth/Gum Treatment
Grind organic peppermint leaf to a powder to make 1/2 cup.
Add the powdered peppermint leaf to an equal amount of highest-quality pink Himalayan salt.
Using a glass dropper, add 10 drops of organic therapeutic-grade peppermint essential oil.
Mix in enough cold-pressed organic aloe vera gel to make a paste.
Peppermint is a polyvalent providing the following 8 very healthful properties — antibiotic, anti infectious, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiparasitic and antiseptic; it is an astringent and a stimulant.
Aloe vera gel eliminates pathogenic oral microflora (disease-causing bacteria in the mouth). As well, aloe latex contains anti-inflammatory anthraquinones that heal and arrest pain.
In Part II: We have more natural dental care recipes for you…
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NaturalNews) In Part I: We explored both teeth and gum cleansing treatments of neem leaf and neem seed oil in addition to aloe vera gel and peppermint. We also explained why Himalayan pink crystal salt is used in these recipes for cleansing the teeth and gums. Ever thought to use the following for cleansing the teeth and gums — coconut oil, lemongrass, cinnamon, clove and/or palm fruit oil? In Part II, we will examine the benefits of these to the teeth and gums as well as provide related recipes for natural dental care.
Coconut Oil and Lemongrass Teeth/Gum Treatment
Measure out 1/2 cup of highest-quality pink Himalayan salt.
Mix in an equal amount of freshly powdered organic lemongrass.
Using a glass dropper, add 10 drops of organic therapeutic-grade lemongrass essential oil.
Add enough coconut oil (raw unrefined cold-pressed organic) to make a paste.
Lemongrass has these very healthful 11 properties — antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, bactericidal, deodorant and tonic.
Coconut oil provides antifungal and antibacterial properties. It is extremely powerful as an antiviral. Coconut oil also contains these incredible medium-chain fatty acids of capric, caprylic and lauric.
Cinnamon Clove and Palm Fruit Oil Teeth/Gum Treatment
Grind organic sweet cinnamon chips (true cinnamon) to make 1/2 cup.
Add the powdered cinnamon to an equal amount of highest-quality pink Himalayan salt.
Using a glass dropper, add 10 drops of organic therapeutic-grade clove bud essential oil.
Add enough palm fruit oil (cold-pressed unrefined organic extra-virgin) — by which highly detailed sustainable harvesting protocols are used — to make a paste.
First off, please do not confuse palm kernel oil with palm fruit oil. Red palm oil (a.k.a. palm fruit oil) is a powerhouse of nutrition which makes it superb for the teeth and gums. In addition to its beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lycopene, it has 20+ other carotenes. Palm fruit oil contains fatty acids, vitamin E, vitamin K, CoQ10, squalene, phytosterols, flavonoids, phenolic acids and glycolipids. Red palm oil has all 4 tocotrienols. These tocotrienols have up to 60 times the antioxidant activity of ordinary vitamin E. The combination vitamin E, tocotrienols, carotenes and other antioxidants is what makes palm fruit oil a superb antioxidant food and thus a terrific teeth/gum treatment. Palm fruit oil is so full of nutrients and antioxidants that it is like a natural dietary supplement.
Clove bud has these 8 very important dental enhancing properties of — analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiseptic and antiviral.
True cinnamon offers up phenolic compounds, tannins, catechins, calcium, iron, mucilage and resin.
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