Holistic Review T: teeth and natural dental health supplements.

1.Most toothpastes contain sugar and abrasives.

Every dentist advises against sugar, and yet it seems most dentists endorse toothpastes that contain sugar. We currently recommend the natural, low-abrasion and sugar-free Triple Action Toothpaste by Kiss My Face. If you use this for several months, and then once again try Colgate(R) or Crest(R), you may immediately feel how harsh those products are. If you are currently using Sensodyne(R), which contains a drug for sensitive teeth, you may find that is unnecessary as well.

2. Extra B complex, calcium, magnesium and vitamin C can greatly reduce pain and swelling from dental work.

Sometimes these supplements might make the difference between a sucessful or unsuccessful dental surgery. However, St. Johnswort should be discontinued during dental work, because it may weaken the effect of novacaine.

3. Ask your dentist to look for signs of "night grinding".

If so, do not wait until this becomes serious. Consider placing a rubber guard in the mouth at night. This can be trimmed so it is comfortable and inconspicuous.

Product guide t1: basic suggestions for natural dental care.

* Triple Action Toothpaste by Kiss My Face.

A natural toothpaste which seems to allow the enamel to rebuild naturally. Does not cause messy foam.

* Flossing with Ultra Floss and brushing with an ultrasonic toothbrush.

If you have plaque or cavities, discuss these extra-effective methods of dental care with your dentist or dental hygienist. Also use up-and-down motions with the floss, and circular motions with the electric toothbrush.

* Dentizyme by Natura Botanical Laboratories or Grapefruit Seed Extract by Proseed.

Dentizme is a liquid containing enzymes that naturally help to whiten teeth, remove plaque and reduce stains. A convenient method is to put 2 drops of Dentizyme on each piece of Ultra Floss. Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) is a potent natural antiseptic which can be used in the same way. However GSE is not as good for basic cleaning, and is suggested only if there is a problem with infection. (For more about GSE, see chapter S.)

* Alcohol-Free Neem Mouthwash.

Mouthwashes can be very helpful for people who need extra plaque removal. However most of them are made with alcohol which has a drying-out effect on the gums. Others are laden with chemicals. We prefer an alcohol-free natural mouthwash which uses the well-proven herb neem to control bacteria and plaque.

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