Guest guest Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Dental Health on the Raw Foods Lifestyle! by Alex Malinsky Here are some things you can do to prevent tooth decay, gum disease and strengthen your teeth! Brush your teeth with an ultra soft tooth brush. -So you won't weaken or damage the enamel. Brush your teeth 1-2 hrs. after you eat. -When you begin to chew, chew, chew, your enamel weakens. When you brush your teeth after a meal you will literally "brush' the enamel off. Chew leafy greens and vegetables -Which massage the gums and teeth and produce saliva which will alkalize the environment in your mouth Use a waterpik (I prefer the hydrofloss) -To get little particles out of your gums, if you don't get them out, they will decay, which produced an acidic environment in your mouth. ALWAYS rinse your mouth with pure water after a meal, no matter if you just finished eating a salad. -To neutralize the acidity in your mouth. Eat ripe fruits and nuts -Unripe fruits are too acidic and will weaken the enamel which will make your teeth prone to cavities. Minimize consumption of overly sweet fruits and dried fruits. -Too much sugar and not enough minerals will rob your body of minerals that are needed to balance the acidity in your mouth. Soak your nuts and seeds before eating. -Soaked nuts are easier on your digestion and teeth. Eat a light meal 3-4 hrs. before you go to bed. -Eating a meal just before you go to sleep will probably not digest properly and will create an acidic reaction. Eat breakfast -Most raw food people that skip breakfast tend to eat more in the evening, thus creating a lot of acidity in the stomach and in the body. Don't sip -I know it's best to slowly sip your juices but if that juice is highly sweet, it will weaken your enamel over a period of time, so drink it quick, rinse your mouth and chew on some leaves. Or, dilute the juice with water. Floss -Flossing is great. Use celery strands...just kidding. Flossing is necessary to remove the plaque that forms in between the teeth each day. Plaque consists of germs that cause tooth decay and gum disease. Flossing once a day, before you go to bed at night will help to reduce tooth decay and gum disease. Salivate -Saliva produces vital minerals to keep your teeth and gums healthy and alkaline. Drink alkaline tea before bed -This will create an alkaline environment in your mouth and body. Simply, take 2 tsp. of dried sage or nettles and emerge them in warm water (about 105 degrees) let this mixture steep for 10 minutes, strain, and drink. Don't use anything to sweeten it. Well.. you can use fresh stevia leaves if you have some. The overall message here is to create an alkaline environment in your body and reduce the acidity as much as possible. Common questions I receive about dental care on the raw foods lifestyle: What do you think about tooth soaps? -I think they are toxic to a degree. Yes, they do help many people however in the long run I don't recommend them. Most of the tooth soaps contain saponified oils. A Saponified oil is a result from the careful combining and continuous stirring of water, oils and sodium hydroxide, a process that initiates a chemical reaction that produces heat. Most likely these palm, olive and coconut oils are all heated to high temperatures before they get saponified. I think we all know that cooked oils are some of the worst substances for our body. SO why brush your teeth with them? Sodium hydroxide can react violently with water and numerous commonly encountered materials, generating enough heat to ignite nearby combustible materials. Contact with many organic and inorganic chemicals may cause fire or explosion. Reaction with metals releases flammable hydrogen gas. Sodium hydroxide in solution is EXTREMELY CORROSIVE. It can cause blindness, permanent scarring and death. Still want to use tooth soap? I didn't think so. What do you think about root canals? Don't get them. If you have root canals in your mouth, check up on them often. They leak very easily and cause a huge burden in your body. Some dentist offices still put a tiny bit of mercury into the root before doing root canals. Terrible. What should I brush my teeth with now? Brushing your teeth with a solution of celtic sea salt, pure water, and essential oil of lemon or grapefruit is great. Another favorite of mine is coconut oil mixed with tea tree oil. Very healing and antiseptic. A line of raw vegan tooth care products is in the works. More info about them will be in the next issue of RawGuru's newsletter. >>Happy brushing and remember anything you put in your mouth enters the blood stream almost immediately. Sponsored LinkMortgage rates near 39yr lows. $310,000 Mortgage for $999/mo - Calculate new house payment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Thanks for this wonderful insight...Can I also flavor my tooth soap with essential Lavender oil?...Peace...Pat , " E. Rice-Fells " <shortydemp wrote: > > Dental Health on the Raw Foods Lifestyle! by Alex Malinsky Here are some things you can do to prevent tooth decay, gum disease and strengthen your teeth! > Brush your teeth with an ultra soft tooth brush. > -So you won't weaken or damage the enamel. > Brush your teeth 1-2 hrs. after you eat. > -When you begin to chew, chew, chew, your enamel weakens. When you brush your teeth after a meal you will literally " brush' the enamel off. > Chew leafy greens and vegetables > -Which massage the gums and teeth and produce saliva which will alkalize the environment in your mouth > Use a waterpik (I prefer the hydrofloss) > -To get little particles out of your gums, if you don't get them out, they will decay, which produced an acidic environment in your mouth. > ALWAYS rinse your mouth with pure water after a meal, no matter if you just finished eating a salad. > -To neutralize the acidity in your mouth. > Eat ripe fruits and nuts > -Unripe fruits are too acidic and will weaken the enamel which will make your teeth prone to cavities. > Minimize consumption of overly sweet fruits and dried fruits. > -Too much sugar and not enough minerals will rob your body of minerals that are needed to balance the acidity in your mouth. > Soak your nuts and seeds before eating. > -Soaked nuts are easier on your digestion and teeth. > Eat a light meal 3-4 hrs. before you go to bed. > -Eating a meal just before you go to sleep will probably not digest properly and will create an acidic reaction. > Eat breakfast > -Most raw food people that skip breakfast tend to eat more in the evening, thus creating a lot of acidity in the stomach and in the body. > Don't sip > -I know it's best to slowly sip your juices but if that juice is highly sweet, it will weaken your enamel over a period of time, so drink it quick, rinse your mouth and chew on some leaves. Or, dilute the juice with water. > Floss > -Flossing is great. Use celery strands...just kidding. Flossing is necessary to remove the plaque that forms in between the teeth each day. Plaque consists of germs that cause tooth decay and gum disease. Flossing once a day, before you go to bed at night will help to reduce tooth decay and gum disease. > Salivate > -Saliva produces vital minerals to keep your teeth and gums healthy and alkaline. > Drink alkaline tea before bed > -This will create an alkaline environment in your mouth and body. Simply, take 2 tsp. of dried sage or nettles and emerge them in warm water (about 105 degrees) let this mixture steep for 10 minutes, strain, and drink. Don't use anything to sweeten it. Well.. you can use fresh stevia leaves if you have some. > The overall message here is to create an alkaline environment in your body and reduce the acidity as much as possible. > Common questions I receive about dental care on the raw foods lifestyle: > What do you think about tooth soaps? > -I think they are toxic to a degree. Yes, they do help many people however in the long run I don't recommend them. Most of the tooth soaps contain saponified oils. A Saponified oil is a result from the careful combining and continuous stirring of water, oils and sodium hydroxide, a process that initiates a chemical reaction that produces heat. Most likely these palm, olive and coconut oils are all heated to high temperatures before they get saponified. I think we all know that cooked oils are some of the worst substances for our body. SO why brush your teeth with them? > Sodium hydroxide can react violently with water and numerous commonly encountered materials, generating enough heat to ignite nearby combustible materials. Contact with many organic and inorganic chemicals may cause fire or explosion. Reaction with metals releases flammable hydrogen gas. Sodium hydroxide in solution is EXTREMELY CORROSIVE. It can cause blindness, permanent scarring and death. > Still want to use tooth soap? I didn't think so. > What do you think about root canals? > Don't get them. If you have root canals in your mouth, check up on them often. They leak very easily and cause a huge burden in your body. Some dentist offices still put a tiny bit of mercury into the root before doing root canals. Terrible. > What should I brush my teeth with now? > Brushing your teeth with a solution of celtic sea salt, pure water, and essential oil of lemon or grapefruit is great. Another favorite of mine is coconut oil mixed with tea tree oil. Very healing and antiseptic. A line of raw vegan tooth care products is in the works. More info about them will be in the next issue of RawGuru's newsletter. > >>Happy brushing and remember anything you put in your mouth enters the blood stream almost immediately. > > > > > Sponsored Link > > Mortgage rates near 39yr lows. $310,000 Mortgage for $999/mo - Calculate new house payment > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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