| The Truth About Tooth Decay
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Such a blah topic, right. Well, maybe but there is a whole lot more to brushing your teeth and mouth washes than you
have been told. At least I haven't seen this in the press anywhere. In ancient Egypt people cleaned their teeth with pumice, powdered shells, or human urine. We've come a long way from there! Yes that's gross sounding but factual. Most toothpaste on the market doesn't have strong antimicrobial ingredients, much needed for fighting cavities and gum disease. Many brands of toothpaste contain chemicals that may not be good for your teeth or for that matter, the rest of your body! If your toothpaste or mouthwash have the following ingredients, you are on thin ice and maybe thin teeth! ALCOHOL, not a disinfectant as commonly believed. Alcohol can irritate sensitive mouth tissues and some studies have suggested that long-term use of alcoholic rinses is associated with increased risk of oral cancers. But, when sprayed around your patio is great at keeping mosquitoes away! FLUORIDE, Long term fluoride exposure has been linked with spotting on the teeth, osteoporosis, cancer and damage to the brain and immune system. Fluoride has been banned in France and Sweden, due to the health risks associated with it. SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, a detergent that can irritate skin. A considerable number of people are allergic to it. SLS irritates the soft tissues in cheeks and gums and if someone is prone to cold sores can exacerbate them. TRICLOSAN, an antibacterial chemical, which leaves behind a germ-fighting film that lasts for up to 12 hours. Ultimately that may not be desirable since it appears to encourage E. coli bacteria to develop a resistance, setting you up for bigger and more dangerous illness. This according to a study done by Stuart Levy, M.D. a researcher at Tufts University in Boston. Have you noticed the TV commercial that says, "it keeps on working long after you brush." Not good! TOOTH DECAY TRUE STORY: Up till lately we were told that plaque and tartar themselves cause cavities, after all, that's what the toothpaste companies want you to believe! It's good for money in their pockets if you buy that story. But I am here to tell you that's not true! True story is, that Streptococcus mutans causes cavities. The bacterium consumes food remnants and creates acids that when held to teeth by sticky plaque can eat away at enamel. This means that you can have a mouth full of plaque and still not get cavities if the plaque does not contain Streptococcus mutans. This from studies done at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and Dentistry in Loma Linda, California. Whether you have Streptococcus mutans is mostly determined by your mother. The bug is transferred through close contact between mother and baby. Never fear even if you have contracted the bacterium it can be destroyed! Just remember it's not the brushing that kills the bacterium but what you put on that toothbrush. It now appears that herbal dental products control the bacteria better than conventional brands. When shopping for toothpaste or mouthwashes look for at least one of the following herbs and essential oils on the label. BLOODROOT - prevents plaque from adhering to teeth. ECHINACEA - works topically and stimulates your immune system. ESSENTIAL OILS - such as tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), peppermint (Mentha piperita), spearmint (Mentha spicata), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). These also add flavor to the toothpaste and mouthwash. MYRRH (Cammiphora molmol) - Dates back to ancient Egyptian times and is an astringent herb. NEEM (Azadiracta indica) - Can reduce bacterial population in the mouth. You can make your own very potent, effective and inexpensive toothpaste at home. Mix enough baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to make a thick paste. You may add 1 drop of essential oil of peppermint or spearmint for taste. Brush for 1 minute, then rinse with 1 teaspoon of sea salt mixed in 8 ounces of warm water. The baking soda creates an alkaline environment that the acid-loving bacterium finds intolerable. The hydrogen peroxide brings oxygen that Strep. mutans also cannot tolerate. The salt alters the osmotic pressure within the bacteria cells, literally causing them to explode. All of this creates an atmosphere the Strep. mutans cannot survive. If you wish to buy toothpaste that is somewhat effective, the only commercial non-herbal toothpaste on the shelves of your store, which contains sufficient baking soda to do harm to the bacterium, is Arm & Hammer Toothpaste. No I am not a relative nor will I make a penny from the sale of a tube of toothpaste! To make your effective tasty and healthy mouthwash - Put one drop of peppermint essential oil in a cup of water and swish, then spit. Voila! Healthy mouth! Happy brushing and great health to you... *** Author Lena Sanchez's Experience and Experiences found at http://www.antibiotic-alternatives.com/lena.htm Get One of Lena's books at http://www.antibiotic-alternatives.com for more secrets to a healthy life that she learned in her twenty years as a medical office nurse! |
