{"id":4887,"date":"2018-02-02T05:48:45","date_gmt":"2018-02-02T04:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/uk\/?page_id=4887"},"modified":"2024-11-11T13:37:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T12:37:06","slug":"natural-tooth-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/oral-hygiene\/natural-tooth-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Tooth Care Solutions for Your Oral Hygiene"},"content":{"rendered":"

Improve your dental health naturally with these natural tooth care<\/strong> tips! Going to the dentist may be unavoidable, but there are some things you can do to minimise the treatment that you’ll need when you do visit. <\/p>

Studies suggest that natural methods can help maintain good oral hygiene<\/a> and even heal cavities and reverse tooth decay. By making simple changes to your diet and habits, you can avoid the dreaded dentist’s chair and keep your teeth healthy.<\/p>

Learn more about natural tooth care and how you can take control of your dental health from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>

Natural teeth cleaning ideas<\/h2>
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If you are looking for natural teeth cleaning<\/strong> solutions that you can make at home, look no further. Natural toothpaste can be a safe and effective way to clean and protect our teeth, so let’s explore a few different ingredients that can be used. <\/p>

Coconut oil<\/h3>

One effective method is to make your own mineralised toothpaste instead of buying it. Using a DIY remineralising toothpaste made with coconut oil can help you can achieve a brighter smile. <\/p>

Check out a great recipe for this toothpaste here<\/a>. <\/p>

While natural toothpaste can be beneficial, it’s important to note that fluoridated toothpaste remains the most effective way to remineralise and protect teeth against decay.<\/p>

Baking soda<\/h3>

There\u2019s also a simple recipe for homemade toothpaste without coconut oil that only contains baking soda, sea salt, and peppermint extract. It\u2019s extremely easy to put together and it\u2019s cost-efficient as well. The full recipe can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>

Baking soda is known for its ability to neutralise the acid in the mouth, making it a great choice for fighting tooth decay. Baking soda toothpaste can also help whiten teeth and freshen your breath.<\/p>

Bentonite clay<\/h3>

Bentonite clay is known for its ability to absorb and remove toxins, heavy metals, impurities, and chemicals. This<\/a> recipe includes bentonite clay to help get your teeth as clean and as healthy as possible. The recipe is also without baking soda in case you prefer a toothpaste that is baking soda free.<\/p>

Charcoal<\/h3>

Homemade toothpaste with charcoal has become increasingly popular in recent years. Activated charcoal binds to dirt and stains beyond the surface and draws them out, leaving your teeth extremely clean. <\/p>

People that use activated charcoal in their homemade toothpaste will swear by it and claim that their mouth has never felt cleaner after using it. If you\u2019d like to give it a try, you’ll find more information and recipes in our guide to activated charcoal for teeth<\/a>.<\/p>

Homemade toothpowder<\/h3>
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Homemade toothpowder is another option if you\u2019d like to make your own home remedies. Tooth powder functions the same as toothpaste, except that you just dip your toothbrush into the powder instead of using a paste. <\/p>

A good reason to use the powder instead of toothpaste is that it leaves less of a mess in your sink, and it works better with bentonite clay. This<\/a> is a good recipe for toothpowder.<\/p>

If you want to know more about what goes into commercial toothpaste and which ingredients you might want to avoid, check out our full article on natural toothpaste<\/a>. We also have articles about bamboo toothbrushes<\/a> and plastic-free floss<\/a> for anyone wanting to reduce their waste.<\/p>

Can cavities be healed naturally?<\/h2>

There\u2019s no magic pill that will regrow teeth and make them glow, but there is scientifically-backed research that shows it\u2019s possible to remineralise teeth and fight cavity<\/a> progression naturally.<\/p>

How is this possible?<\/p>

The first thing you need to do is follow the advice you’ve heard your whole life; stop eating so much sugar. Sugar not only feeds oral bacteria<\/a>, but it literally decalcifies and demineralises your teeth.<\/p>

That means the first thing you have to do if you want any chance of healing your cavities is to stay away from your favourite soft drinks, sweets and cakes, especially if you’re in the habit of consuming them between meals. <\/p>

Once you eliminate sugary, acidic soft drinks from your diet, the best drinks for your teeth are water and low-sugar vegetable juices.<\/p>

You might also have heard warnings about phytic acid, which is present in most grains, nuts and beans. Cutting down on these foods can help remineralise your teeth. However, it won’t heal deep cavities, as some research first suggested<\/a>.<\/p>

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Freshly squeezed vegetable juices are tooth-friendly<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

After removing the harmful foods, you need to add in some nutrient-rich foods and raw dairy. Raw dairy is loaded with vitamins and minerals that help maintain strong teeth and promote oral wellness.<\/p>

Also, try to eat plenty of foods loaded with vitamins and minerals, and avoid fast food and overly processed foods. The vitamins you want to be sure you get enough of are vitamins A, D, E and K. You can also use toothpaste enhanced with certain minerals.<\/p>

Oil pulling is another helpful method for reversing cavities. Simply swish oil in your mouth for 20 minutes every morning during your normal morning routine. <\/p>

Yes, 20 minutes is a long time, so if you can\u2019t make it the full twenty, start smaller and build up. Most people recommend using coconut oil or MCT oil for oil pulling.<\/p>

Watch this video or read our full guide to oil pulling<\/a> for more information.<\/p>

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