Remineralize Teeth; How To Remineralize Teeth Naturally

Teeth is a matter of both beauty and health. Are you a person who is concerned of your teeth? Then its time for you to know something about how to remineralize teeth. Remineralization is a process in which minerals are returned to the molecular structure of the tooth itself. Many dentists have discovered that people eating a diet devoid of modern food had perfect teeth structure and little tooth decay.

 What is tooth decay ?

 Tooth decay is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. These bacteria produce organic acids when carbohydrates, especially sugars are eaten. So excessive sugar intake causes tooth decay resulting in the formation of cavities.

 Why tooth decay is more prone to people following western diet ?

Western diet mainly contains grains, sugars and vegetable oils. It is low in animal fats and fat soluble vitamins which are helpful for optimal bone health and prevention of tooth decay. Food with large amount of phytic acid like grain seeds, nuts and legumes show higher rates of tooth decay, mineral deficiencies and osteoporosis.

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 How diet plays a role in tooth decay?

 When the diet have high levels of phytates or lack of minerals for a long term, metabolism goes down and our body lack adequate minerals. In a phytate rich diet, body suffer from the lack of Calcium and Phosphorus , poor bone growth, short stature, rickets, narrow jaws and tooth decay ultimately resulting in demineralization. Lack of Vitamin D and poor calcium absorption cause jaw bone to form poorly, resulting in sparing problems for the teeth and traces for the child.

 All these problems can be solved by remineralizing teeth. Fortunately, a decaying or broken tooth has the ability to regenerate. Pulp contains cells called odontoblast , which helps in regeneration (by forming new dentition) if your diet is good.

        So “Everything is in your hands – YOUR DIET”

 With very specific supplements and very careful nutritional program- it is possible to remineralize teeth and thus improve your teeth health.

 How To Remineralize Teeth Naturally ?

 Remineralize teeth naturally – Is it possible?

 Yes- Saliva heals.

Proteins , enzymes , cellular compounds in saliva can fight infection. They help heal hard teeth too, as they work to re harden or remineralize teeth.

Healthy levels of starch – keep healthy levels of Calcium and Phosphates flowing so that teeth can remineralize to combat the demineralization. 
Moreover, having a clean and hygienic mouth helps to remineralize teeth naturally.

How to Remineralize Teeth Artificially ?

 Fluoride Therapy- promotes remineralization of teeth, it can replace the component of your teeth enamel by a more stronger and more acid- resistant substance (fluoropatite).

 Chewing gum- Exercising the teeth and jaws by chewing on a piece of sugarless gum after eating increases saliva flow in the mouth and helps speed up the process of washing away acid and swishing around Calcium and phosphates in saliva. 20 minutes is the ideal time limit for chewing. 

 CPP-ACP (Casein-phosphopeptides-amorphous calcium phosphate) – is a chemical compound made up in part of milk proteins used in chewing gums, toothpastes, rinses, dental work compounds and milk products. This is an effective way to remineralize teeth.

Now you know that your diet plays a very important role in the healthy maintenance of your teeth.

 What are the factors in diet that contributes to your teeth health?

• Presence of enough fat soluble vitamins.
• Presence of adequate minerals.
• Absorption and bioavailablity of these nutrients in your body.

Tips to improve the health of your teeth

1. Avoid phytic acid containing foods like nuts, grains, seeds & legumes
2. Limit foods containing sugar, fruits, starchy vegetables, sweet potatoes
3. Focus on mineral rich vegetables, bone broths, meats.
4. Include healthy fats like coconut oil, butter oil, fermented cod liver oil.Avoid continuous snacking.

 

SOME HEALTHY HABITS include

• Brushing soon after meals and avoiding corrosive foods helps a lot to remineralise teeth.
• Swish with Calcium and magnesium products dissolved in water daily to keep mouth alkaline.
• Brush with activated charcoal every couple of days to pull toxins from the mouth.
• Try to avoid soda, sugary & starchy food, candies & fruits which makes the teeth sticky.

 So to conclude; poor hygiene, high sugar / acidic diet and tooth damage increases demineralization. But there is nothing to worry as you can remineralize teeth as Remineralization can be a lifelong balanced process with some early intervention and regular maintenance

                   “Eat your way to healthy teeth” 

 

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