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Research is showing that people with gum disease have a raised risk of heart attack later in life. Built-up plaque is the most common cause of gum disease and tooth decay, so for maximum antiaging benefits, revisit your daily brushing and flossing regime. The cosmetic effect is important, too: yellowing teeth are a give-away of age.

If you can find a holistic dentist, he or she will examine your head and neck as well as your teeth, and look at the impact your diet and lifestyle have on your dental health, working with you to eliminate potential problems. Holistic and homeopathic dentists may use homeopathic remedies and essential oils to relax and ease pain and prescribe herbs to support immunity or offer acupuncture or hypnosis for pain reduction.

Research suggests electric toothbrushes with oscillating brushes that rotate in two directions are more effective at removing plaque and reducing gum inflammation than regular toothbrushes. Brush at least twice a day for a minimum of two minutes. Pay attention to the area where gums and teeth meet, circling gently at front and back.Change the head regularly, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Without flossing you miss out on cleaning 40 percent of the surface area of your teeth. Daily flossing helps you clean the parts of the teeth where disease often starts: the gumline. If your gums are prone to bleeding, you need to floss more. Use light pressure, adopting a zigzag technique and easing under the gumline.

Studies show that stress can aggravate gum disease, making the mouth more acidic another factor in tooth decay. Aim to build relaxation stops into your day: a yoga class, 5 minutes for meditation, a brisk lunchtime walk.

Take a combination of the tissue salts Silica, Nat.Mur, and Calc Phos, a good all-around micronutrient for keeping teeth and gums healthy. This is particularly good if you have sensitive teeth or sore gums.

Smoking is a prime cause of yellowing, but some people also like to avoid rich-colored food and drink, such as black coffee and red wine. However, antioxidants in red wine may help prevent gum disease according to one study. To keep yellowing from worsening, have your teeth cleaned by a professional every six months. Don’t use commercial whiteners—bleaching agents can irritate inflamed gums.

The expression “long in the tooth” alludes to the fact that gums tend to recede with age, making the front teeth appear longer. Luckily, this is optional if you care for gums well. Bleeding gums might indicate gum disease or tooth decay, so have them checked out by a dentist. You might like to take a supplement of Coenzyme Q10, which is thought to promote periodontal healing. Make sure you are getting enough anti-inflammatory vitamin D from exposure to sunshine and from eating salmon and mackerel. In one study people with highest levels of vitamin D were 20 percent less likely to suffer from bleeding gums.

Morning and night after brushing, massage the gums with fingertips, making small circular rotations over the front and back.

Gargle with salt water, add 1–2 ml myrrh tincture to a glass of water and rinse. Eat bio-yogurt daily. If a mouth ulcer does not clear up within two weeks, have it checked by your doctor.