Something to Smile About: 9 DIY Remedies to Keep Your Teeth Healthy & White Naturally

Your smile is the first thing most people notice about you.
So keeping our teeth healthy, clean and bright is important to us.
And this is no easy feat.
Between tea, soda and coffee breaks, cakes, cookies and other tempting sweets,
our teeth are constantly subjected to foods that can cause stains, erosion and decay.
Flossing and brushing regularly are the first steps to keeping your teeth healthy.

Scheduling regular dental appointments for checkups and cleanings are key too.
There is no subtsitute for that basic regimen, but there are many safe, effective natural
treatments you can do at home to augment this.
Try these remedies for keeping your teeth healthy and white using natural ingredients.

9 Natural Dental Care Treatments to Smile About

 

1. Neem Oil Antibacterial Tooth Powder

Neem oil is a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal that promotes healthy gums and teeth.
*Mix a drop or two of neem oil
*with a tablespoon of baking soda
to make your own toothpaste.
Add a drop of peppermint oil to improve the taste and to freshen breath.
Peppermint oil is an antiinflammatory and an antiseptic.
It is also helpful to use for toothaches.
Shake well to combine.

2. Fight Bacteria with DIY Tea Tree Oil Toothpaste

Tea tree oil is also anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, making it good for your teeth.
Use it as you would neem oil.
*Mix a drop or two of tea tree oil
*with a tablespoon of baking soda.
Add a drop of peppermint or cinnamon essential oil to improve the taste.
Shake well to combine.

3. Baking Soda & Xylitol Tooth Cleaner

Combine:
*1 tablespoon Baking Soda
*1/4 teaspoon Xylitol
*Neem or Tea Tree Oil
*Peppermint or Cinammon Oil
Dip your toothbrush into this mixture and brush.
This sweetener, xylitol is derived from birch trees and is healthful for teeth.
It is often used in commercial toothpastes and in sugar-free chewing gum.

4. Cardamon & Spearmint Mouthwash

Cardamom is an herb that contains cineole, an effective antiseptic substance.
Use it to make a healthful mouthwash:
*Steep two ounces or so of crushed cardamom pods
* in 2 cups of vodka
*Add a handful of spearmint leaves
to improve the taste and add even more cineole.
Simply leave the herbs in the vodka and use as needed.
You can also chew the cardamom pods, then spit them out when finished.
Note: If you don’t want to use the vodka, make a strong tea from 1 cup boiling water poured
over 1 tablespoon each of crushed cardamom pods and chopped spearmint leaves.
Use as a mouthwash and store in the refrigerator.

7. Cleansing Clay Tooth Powder

Clay, salt and even certain sticks have been used to maintain clean, healthy teeth and gums
for centuries.
To make this cleansing tooth powder, combine:
4 teaspoons green or white clay
1 teaspoon salt
2 drops peppermint oil
2 drops lemon oil
Blend these ingredients in a blender.
Store in a small container.
Wet your toothbrush and dip it into the tooth powder adding a tiny bit of water.
Then brush as you normally do.

8. Whitening Herbal Tooth Powder

Combine:
2 tablespoons Bicarbonate of Soda
2 teaspoons dried sage, ground
1 tablespoon dried orange peel, ground
1 teaspoon salt
5 drops lemon oil
1 drop peppermint oil
Blend well in the blender.
Dip your toothbrush into this mixture and brush.

9. Myrrh Mouthwash

Myrrh has been used to treat gums for centuries.
Make a healing mouthwash by adding:
2 drops of essential oil of myrrh to
1 tablespoon of vodka.
Mix well.
Simply add 2 drops of myrrh mouthwash to a glass of water to rinse your mouth.

3. Whiten Teeth with Hydrogen Peroxide

*Dip your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide and brush your teeth with it.
Do this right after you brush your teeth.
Hydrogen peroxide helps whiten teeth along with the toothpaste of your choice.

By making your own natural dental care treatments you can save on dental bills while helping to
save your teeth.
Now that’s something to smile about.
Have you used natural dental care remedies at home? Share your suggestions with us.

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