Many years ago, I shared my experience with tooth remineralization. Since then, I’ve received hundreds of questions about my oral care habits. Even though I’m not currently actively trying to get rid of cavities, I still follow this routine to keep my teeth healthy.
If you’re new to understanding remineralization, this article will tell you more about whether or not you can (and can!) remineralize your teeth. An interview with a dentist about the body’s ability to remineralize teeth may also be helpful.
Maintaining good oral hygiene can help prevent other problems such as cavities, bad breath, gingivitis, and even oral cancer. Dental health also directly affects the overall health and wellness of the rest of our bodies. It can cause infertility, pregnancy complications, and heart disease. Oral care is very important!
We not only focus on dental treatment, but also support the creation of a healthy mouth through diet and lifestyle. Our guests on this podcast share that oral health is more than brushing and flossing. Using natural oral care products (as opposed to conventional) is also important for healthy teeth and dental hygiene.
my daily oral hygiene habits
This is the daily oral care that I practice to keep my mouth healthy. Helped remineralize my teeth years ago. I am currently using it to prevent new cavities. Taking care of your teeth is important to remineralize your teeth and prevent cavities.
morning
Oil Pulling – As soon as you wake up, add a few drops of coconut oil and Wellness Balance Mouth Blend for an oil pull. Rinse for 15-20 minutes, spit into the trash, and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Do not swallow this oil to prevent oral bacteria from entering your body. This really helped me get rid of plaque and tartar buildup. Mouthrinse – If you don’t have time for oil pulling, mix a few drops of the mouth blend with water and use it as a mouthrinse. A great alternative to traditional mouthwash. Brush – Then brush with a homemade remineralizing paste or toothpaste. I also use a wellness bamboo toothbrush with stiff bristles. Dentists often recommend daily brushing with a soft-bristled brush, but I find that harder bristles are better at cleaning tooth surfaces. Don’t have time to make toothpaste at home? Try our Wellness Whitening Toothpaste, which contains hydroxyapatite, the mineral that makes up tooth enamel. It contains no fluoride and is a formula that I created myself over the years. Supplements – I take this vitamin K2-7. This helps direct calcium to your bones and teeth. I also take magnesium supplements, which are used for over 600 functions in the body. It’s very important for your health! Probiotics – In the morning, I take a probiotic to support a healthy gut and overall health. I also take Wellness Oral Microbiome Probiotics. It helps balance the good and bad bacteria in your mouth.
daytime
Hydration – Our mouths require an alkaline pH to stay healthy. Drinking water produces more saliva and keeps the pH alkaline. A 2013 study found that people with a high pH experience worse gingivitis than people with an alkaline pH. I drink 1/2 my weight in filtered water. Vitamin D – This is one of the most important vitamins for dental health. The best way to increase vitamin D is to get it from the sun. In addition to going outside for 10 to 15 minutes at sunrise and sunset, I also try to get 20 to 30 minutes of sunlight during the day.
evening
Floss – I use Wellness Peppermint Silk Floss to remove all food particles and remove plaque. This helps prevent periodontal diseases such as gingivitis. Brush – After flossing, brush your teeth again. If I want to whiten my teeth, I brush my teeth with activated charcoal several times a week, and it works wonders. You can also use wellness charcoal toothpaste. I often use the bath brushing technique. Rubbing your tongue – This is a popular Ayurvedic practice. Literally scrape your tongue to remove bacteria. I do this once a day to remove buildup on the tongue and create a healthy mouth. Our Wellness Tongue Scraper is made from antibacterial and long-lasting copper. Bedtime – To allow for maximum restorative sleep and optimal hormone production, my bedtime is between 10pm and 10:30pm. I spray myself with magnesium spray to improve my sleep. Having trouble sleeping? Check out these helpful hacks to help you fall asleep.
oral health diet
I try to eat a healthy combination of protein, fat, and vegetables every day. Believe it or not, diet is an important factor in tooth remineralization.
It’s important to get enough fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and minerals, so I focus on healthy fats and vegetables. Collagen is a building block of our bodies, so it’s important to get enough protein. I aim for 1 ounce of protein per pound of body weight (or ideal body weight). I like to use protein and collagen powders.
It is also important to limit phytic acid. Phytic acid is found in grains, seeds, nuts, and legumes. If you eat these things, soak and dehydrate them to lower the phytic acid levels.
sample diet
Here’s what I aim to eat daily to get the necessary amounts of vitamins, minerals, fats, and protein to maintain oral health. Since getting my genes tested, I’ve discovered that I have the FTO gene, and I feel better with less saturated fat (though I still think it’s healthy!). The amounts needed vary from person to person, but healthy fats and animal protein are still important.
3-4 eggs and a vegetable or meat or collagen-based protein shake. Sometimes I’ll have a healthy cup of coffee with some good fats for breakfast. I’ll have a healthy protein at every meal, like grass-fed beef, pasture-raised chicken, or wild-caught salmon, at every meal. Consume a total of 2 cups of homemade bone broth for lunch and dinner (Don’t have time to make bone broth at home? This is my favorite store-bought, organic, grass-fed broth.) Vegetables 4 to 6 cups, usually with soup or meat. Include lots of leafy and colorful vegetables 2-4 tablespoons of coconut oil 2 or more tablespoons of grass-fed butter Coconut-based snacks like coconut cream Other healthy fats like avocado, tallow for cooking, and salads olive oil to pour
Differences between natural oral care products
Traditional oral care products contain harmful chemicals such as fluoride, BPA, sodium lauryl sulfate, and phthalates. We also use only natural products for your teeth and gums. This made a huge difference for me personally. After switching to natural oral care products, I realized that something in conventional oral care products was causing the irritated gums I had been having since getting braces as a teenager.
If you want to try the DIY route, I’ve created lots of great recipes over the years. In addition to those listed above, here are natural toothpaste recipes and squeeze recipes. Here’s a recipe for DIY herbal mouthwash.
If you want to buy something, check out my reviews of the most popular natural oral care brands. Wellnesse is a company I founded after years of creating my own recipes for my family. We carry everything from toothpaste to toothbrushes to dental floss to tongue scrapers.
Importance of daily oral care
Good oral care habits are very important for the health of your mouth and your body as a whole. Good oral care habits can help prevent cavities, plaque buildup, and periodontal disease. And promotes overall health of the body.
Proper dental care includes oral hygiene, natural products, and dietary and lifestyle changes. Combined with regular dental checkups by a comprehensive dental specialist, we provide the best support to maintain a clean mouth.
What do you do for your oral care? Have you tried remineralizing your teeth? Did it work?
