HEALTHY TEETH & GUMS
Care for the gums and teeth - the natural way!


The following are several natural herbs and remedies from nature to aid in healing the gums and teeth. Many people, through lack of attention to proper mouth, teeth and gum maintenance, because of the many foods they eat which contain sugars and other ingredients that easily destroy the gums and teeth, find they have a poor situation. Often "conventional" dentists, not aware the many natural, homeopathic and alternative approaches available will simply recommend surgery or other approaches when there is a natural way to solve many of these problems, and at less cost and pain to the patient!

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(This information is not intended as medical advice)

For thousands of years (3,000+) people in India have started each day by chewing a fresh twig of the Neem Tree. In the Middle East the Miswak or paelu tree is similary sought after as a remarkably effective natural toothbrush. Renowned through the ages and lauded in ancient Ayurevedic texts, the "toothbrush trees" Neem and Peelu have been prized for their naturally purifying and tooth-whitening properties. Toothpaste with this and other "natural" ingredients can usually be found in your natural food store. Check it out!

NAME of HERB
DESCRIPTION, WHAT IT DOES
Aloe Vera

Speeds healing of damaged gum tissus, counters infection, irritation and inflammation. Has a slight local numbing effect and is useful after dental surgery or for mouth or gum ulcers. Apply a small amount directly to the gums.

Burdock

Helps fight gum infection because of its antibiotic properties.

Echinacea

Firms and tones gums and helps fight infection. Use 1/2 teaspoon of the tincture in half glass of water as a mouthwash.

Horsetail

Provides teeth, bones and gums with silicone, which helps connective tissues and heals gum sores.

Mint

Helps freshen breath and tonify teeth and gums.

Myrrh

Helps fight infection of mouth and gums. Has a stimulating effect on the gums.

Neem

Helps prevent plaque. Has antimicrobial properties. In India, individual plant materials are rubbed against the teeth to treat periodontal disease.

Propolis

This is a sticky substance gathered by bees from the leaf buds of trees and plastered over hives for strength. Propolis is an antibiotic and antiseptic that helps fight infections of the throat and mouth and speeds healing of gums. It contains traces of minerals vital to teeth, bones and connective tissues.

Sage

Stimulates and tones gums and mucous membranes.

Tea Tree Oil

Helps kill infective microorganisms including those responsible for tooth decay and gum disease. To avoid infection associated with receding gums, rinse mouth daily with 3 to 4 drops to 3 ounces of water, or dab the oil straight onto problem gums with a cotton swab.

Salt Water Rinse

This is an excellent mouthwash and very inexpensive. A teaspoon mixed in a glass of warm water twice daily will help cleanse the mouth and stimulate the gums. If you have a WaterPik or similar try this instead of those scented mouthwashes. Does wonders!

Good Teeth Birth To Death

The Prescription for Perfect Teeth. This is an excellent book of only 117 pages specifically focused on keeping your teeth, one that is extensively researched with facts, and we suggest a book you need for you and your family. Not available in bookstores. Go here for more information, or About fluoride.


Sources: Green Witch Hazel (Healing Arts Press) by Barbara Griggs, Herbs of Choice (Pharmaceutical products Press) Varo E. Tyler, PhD.Sc.D.
and files of Dutch Touch Healing, Elvire van Leeuwen-Smith

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