Take care of your teeth and gums

Make Your Own Herbal Medicine Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums

We tend to take our teeth for granted, as though we expect them to be there forever. However, we often neglect to take proper care of them, unlike other parts of our bodies. We only realize we haven’t been looking after them when a tooth starts to ache. But by then, it is already too late.

reventing cavities and oral cavity disease is simple, and anyone can do it on their own. Or at least every adult can, assuming they were taught proper prevention from an early age. It is easy because we already know what damages our teeth and mouth. We know how to protect the body from destructive influences and how to lower or completely eliminate them. P

PROPER TOOTH CARE So why is prevention so important in the area of dental health? The hardest thing about it is that the basic, most effective preventive method has to be done by every person on their own, patiently and diligently, every day and always. Our enemy is the constantly re-growing coating on the teeth. Should we not regularly, recurrently, conscientiously and properly remove it, we make our teeth, gums and oral cavity vulnerable to a huge potential risk. We also face issues with certain foodstuffs, which bacteria in dental plaque dissolve, thus creating an acidic environment that further damages the teeth. It is in the interest of oral hygiene to limit the intake of these foods, otherwise dental cavities and inflammation follow soon enough, damaging gums and the anchoring of teeth in the jaw. It is not only the mouth that is endangered: the entire organism is also affected, due to the massive amount of bacteria being spread throughout the body via the bloodstream. Improper dental hygiene can lead to the formation of diseases like myocarditis or heart infarction. The bacteria and toxins that come from inflamed areas can lower the organism’s immune capabilities and are also capable of causing new infections. The negative effect of micro-organisms on the heart, circulatory system (damaging blood vessel walls – atherosclerosis, heart valve damage etc.) have been proven, and so have their effects on the respiratory system and diabetes (which they make worse). Studies on the effect of untreated tooth inflammation during pregnancy are currently underway.

You can make many tooth remedies at home. Not only will you be certain about the composition of what you are using, but you will also save money. Besides, making mouth wash and herbal tooth powders is very simple. Herbal mouth wash have a beneficial effect on the gums and breath. The best herbs for making them are thyme, salvia, syzygium, horsetail and mint (which also prevents parodontitis). Other great options include essential oils of mint and tea plant (which also has antiseptic effects), and myrtle, which can function as a disinfectant. Baking soda is a gentle means of whitening the teeth. A sufficient amount of vitamin C, coenzyme Q10 and calcium and magnesium are important as well. Because of that, you should eat foods rich in vitamin C, like citruses, leafy vegetables and broccoli. Magnesium is found in nuts, seeds, legumes and dark-leafed vegetables.

TRY HERBAL DENTAL POWDER Herbal powder can be made of baking soda, which also serves to whiten your teeth and refresh your breath. Mint and ginger have the same effect, and they also kill bacteria. To strengthen the gums, sea salt is added to herbal powders as well. So how to go about making it? You will need two spoonfuls of baking soda, half a spoonful of gently ground sea salt, a quarter spoonful of dried ground

ginger and three drops of mint essential oils. Mix all the ingredients and store them in a sealed container. Use half a spoonful of the powder during application.

MINT MOUTH WASH Mint essential oils kill the bacteria which cause bad breath, while aloe vera soothes the gums. You will need ¼ l / 8.5 Fl oz water, one teaspoonful natural glycerol, a spoonful of aloe juice and six drops of peppermint essential oil. Mix all the ingredients and store in a covered container. Shake before using and try to use it up within several days after preparation.

FOR HEALTHY GUMS Mint (Mentha spicata) and anise (Pimpinella anisum) freshen the breath. Myrtle (Myrtus) strengthens the gums, works as a disinfectant and preserves the mouth wash. You will need ¼ l / 8.5 Fl oz boiling water, two teaspoonfuls of dried peppermint, one teaspoonful of anise and half a teaspoonful of myrtle tincture. Pour the mouth wash over the mint and anise, and let it cool off. Then decant and add myrtle. Finally, bottle the mixture and shake the container before use.

STRAWBERRIES WHITEN TEETH Strawberries do not only help whiten pigment marks on the skin: they also effectively remove tooth stains. This is because they contain an enzyme that naturally whitens the teeth. In order to whiten tooth stains and teeth in general, crush several strawberries and apply them to the teeth. Let them do their job for a while and then wash them off. Then chew several fennel seeds (Foeniculum) or eat a parsley twig.

GROW GAULTHERIA As well as herbs traditionally used for teeth whitening, you can also try growing one rather uncommon plant, the fruits of which are used in chewing gum, toothpaste and mouth wash production. This plant is Gaultheria, of the Ericaceae family. It is an acidophilic plant that is related to blueberries and cranberries, hence the preference for low-nutrient acidic soils. The soil should also contain some peat, but should never be allowed to dry out. It is an interesting decorative bush for gardens, while the smaller types fit well into moorlands and rockeries. Gaultheria has pretty bulb-like leaves of white, pink or red color. The fruit is a red berry with a very strong, specific flavor, which not everybody may find is to their taste. The oil extracted from it, as has been said before, is used in the making of chewing gum, mouth wash and toothpaste. Extracts from the fruits are also used in perfumes and candy flavoring, and its leaves may also be used. Native Americans used the fruits for cooking and made a so-called mountain tea from its leaves. Gaultheria has anti-inflammatory, disinfectant and diuretic effects. It eases coughing, which makes it the perfect helper in flu and colds, and it treats arthritis, rheumatism and neuralgia. Should you not favor the fruits, you might at least appreciate this plant’s decorative function. It is often sold in autumn and winter as it has red fruits which remain on it throughout the winter and even as long as late spring.

PSYCHOSOMATIC CAUSES

1) Primary incisors – they represent parents, will and assertiveness. They are associated with the kidneys. A gap between the front teeth signifies issues with parents. In adult life, a gap between the front teeth signifies a feeling of uncertainty in a relationship.

2) Secondary incisors – they show our relationship to the number ones in our life: parents. Should the second tooth cross over the first one, it represents disagreements with the mother. If the second tooth aims forward, it signifies movement forward and assertiveness. If the second tooth is significantly smaller, the individual is submissive. The second tooth is associated with the kidneys and bladder.

3) Cuspids – they are associated with the changes an individual is undergoing in their life. They point at vitality and life energy. They go hand-in-hand with life development. Removing cuspids can diminish your appetite for life. Cuspids are related to the ovaries, the liver and gall bladder.

4) Primary bicuspids – they develop similarly to cuspids, and express creativity, originality and imagination. They are linked with the stomach, spleen and pancreas.

5) Secondary bicuspids – they point at our individual wishes and desires, which is essentially our ego. Should they be removed, the individual may become plagued with low self-esteem and submission to authorities. They are associated with the pancreas, spleen and stomach.

6) Primary molars – they show what kind of standing we desire in life. They are related to the need for love. They reflect past emotional traumas – even those from childhood, which may be the reason they tend to go bad first. Lower molars relate to the underbelly organs, hips and knees. They are also associated with the lungs and large intestine.

7) Secondary molars – they reflect our relationship to the outside world and how those closest to us react to us. If our relationships are going smoothly, it will show on these teeth. They are linked with the lungs and large intestine.

8) Wisdom teeth – they have an energetic relationship with the heart, hence the decision of many enlightened dentists not to remove those teeth without good reason: they are connected to our inner being.