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If you have receding or sore gums that bleed easily, the homeopathic remedy Carbo.Veg 6 c could help. Take daily for a few weeks and visit a homeopathic dentist.

This juice contains a chemical that prevents cavity-causing bacteria from sticking to teeth, suggests a recent study. Look for brands low in sugar and artificial sweeteners.

Always breathe through the nose rather than the mouth: the nose acts as a filter to potentially harmful airborne particles and bacteria. Mouth breathing dries the gums and leads to bad breath. Remind yourself to shut your mouth every time you look at your watch or save at the computer. Exercises can help. Pay attention to where your tongue lies naturally: it should sit against the roof of the mouth at rest and when swallowing. See also that your upper lip drops heavily onto your upper gums, weighting down the teeth. If you suspect age-related drooping of cartilage in your nose is affecting your breathing, visit your doctor.

Gargle once daily with this rinse to keep your breath fresh.

1 tsp salt

500 mg vitamin C capsule
Dissolve the salt in warm water. Stir in the contents of the capsule.

Stir 2 drops essential oil of tea tree and 1 drop essential oil of grapefruit into ½ tsp sweet almond oil. Whisk into a pint of water. Rinse and spit out (do not swallow).

cavity prevention Drinking white tea is particularly good for preventing tooth cavities and destroying the bacteria that can cause pneumonia, studies suggest.

Mercury, a component of amalgam fillings, has been linked to health issues from headaches, mouth ulcers, and frequent sore throats to Alzheimer’s. At your next check-up, ask your dentist about alternatives, such as composite fillings. When having mercury amalgam fillings removed, take the homeopathic remedy Merc.Sol 6 c twice a day.

Porcelain veneers and crowns and realignment work can be an expensive but natural way to improve self-confidence if your smile lets you down at work and in social situations. Ask your dentist about cosmetic procedures.

After a meal eat a chunk of cheese to naturalize acids in the mouth that can cause tooth decay. Or eat sundried raisins, which contain bacteria-suppressing plant chemicals. Alternatively, finish a meal with strawberries: try to rub over teeth and gums to remove staining. Unwaxed peel of organic oranges and lemons works in a similar way.

Exposure to very large doses of fluoride over long periods can cause fluorosis (symptoms include brittle bones and hypothyroidism). Some nutritionists worry that fluoride interferes with uptake of calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. If your water supply is fluoridated, you might prefer to use a toothpaste without fluoride.