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Flash your pearly whites Keeping teeth and gums healthy and clean not only looks good when we smile for the camera, it’s key to good all-over health. Swap chemical toothpastes for naturally-derived oral care; they’re safer and just as effective. Try: MiEssence Organic Toothpaste, or Riddell's Creek Organic Toothpaste, both certified organic by BFA.
Importance of good oral care Throughout history, people have used everything from honey and oil to charcoal, baking powder and salt to clean their teeth. Thankfully, things have improved significantly, but tooth decay and bad breath remain common human conditions, so putting in twice-daily sessions at the basin is still mandatory. Why? Because thorough brushing and flossing removes food and bacteria from our mouths.
What’s happening in there? Tooth decay begins when we eat and food gets stuck in our mouth and between our teeth. If that food is not removed properly, it rots and allows bacteria to thrive in the mouth. Bacteria can cause bad breath, or worse, weaken the enamel layer of the tooth and cause cavities (or holes).
Cavity culprits Acidic foods like refined sugar, alcohol, carbonated drinks and peanuts create an environment that makes it even easier for cavity causing bacteria to thrive so keep them to a minimum to save repeat visits to your dentist.
What we should do Most oral health experts advise a twice a-day bathroom session of brushing, flossing and rinsing with mouthwash; (we love MiEssence Freshening Mouth Wash). This routine helps to remove food deposits that gather around the gums and between the teeth. Brushing has the added bonus of stimulating blood flow in the gums and oral tissues, which helps to heal wounds.
The natural alternative These days most toothpaste and mouthwashes are created with long ingredient lists of chemicals. Fluoride is in most commercial toothpastes and mouthwashes but recent studies have found that fluoride is linked to several body and mind issues including memory loss, so many people now want to stay clear.
Common ingredients in toothpaste - Polishing agents: designed to help your toothbrush remove gunk from your teeth.
- Surfactants: an ingredient that produces foam.
- Humectants: for moisturising and preserving.
- Thickeners: for paste consistency.
- Flavour: for good taste.
- Fluoride: to strengthen teeth.
- Sweetener: for sweetness
- Artificial colouring: to make your toothpaste look good.
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