article about tooth decay prevention

[Guest guest]

I haven't yet started using the " toothpaste " that this article

recommends, but I really need to since our family evidently does have the

strep. mutans bacteria. 's question about what to use made me

think of this article.

Bonnie in NC

http://www.envirodocs.com/truth_about_tooth_decay_revealed.htm

THE TRUTH ABOUT TOOTH DECAY REVEALED?

© By Lena

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.

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 will not contain Streptococcus

mutans. This from studies done at Loma University

School of Medicine and Dentistry in Loma , 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...

~~~~~~~~~~~~

Writer is Lena Author of,

" Handbook Of Herbs To Health & Other Secrets, "

" Antibiotic Alternatives To Preventing Mega Bacteria, " &

" Dangers & Secrets Doctors Refuse To Tell You. "

Purchase online at http://www.envirodocs.com/books.htm

Subscribe to her free newsletter " Natural Environmental

Health & Business Facts "

http://www.envirodocs.com/newsletter.htm