Every single day, we eat and drink, which gives an opportunity for harmful plaque bacteria to build up around our gums. Left untreated, this could lead to bleeding gums, gingivitis, and gum disease. Detoxing periodically allows for your gums to rid themselves of harmful toxins you cant see. Here are five ways to detox gum.
Tea Tree Oil Dental Floss
Flossing daily is an integral part of keeping our gums fresh and clean, so why not add the healing power of tea tree oil? A natural disinfectant, tea tree oil reduces bad oral bacteria.
Research indicates that tea tree oil significantly reduces gingivitis and bleeding of the gums, even in those with gingivitis. So grab some tea tree oil floss to blast those bugs hiding in between your teeth!
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Salt Water / Aloe Vera Rinse
One of the many magical uses of good quality salt is the reduction of gum inflammation and bacteria in the mouth.
In the old days, meat was cured by soaking it in brine and hanging it up to dry. The primary function of the brine was to kill bacteria. Millions of people have helped cure oral abscesses, gum boils, etc. by just rinsing several times a day with warm salt water.
The warm water along with the salt helps pull “fluid” out of the gum tissue, therefore reducing swelling, alleviating pain, and killing harmful bacteria.
Use aloe vera gel to soothe gum inflammation and help with gum recession by rubbing it along the gum line of all teeth before you go to sleep at night or even using it in a nighttime tray.
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Camu Camu
This bushy riverside tree that can be found growing at the Amazon is one of the best sources of vitamin C. You can find it at many health food stores.
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Known as a superfood, one teaspoon of camu camu contains more than 200mg of vitamin C. One of the benefits of vitamin C is that it reduces bleeding gums and gingivitis, and promotes healthy teeth and gums.
Oil Pulling
A simple swish and swirl of your favorite oil is the answer to fresher breath, whiter teeth, and a toxin-free body. The practice of oil pulling literally pulls toxins from the oral cavity, which is then spit out and cleared from the body.
A research study indicated that oil pulling reduced plaque-induced gingivitis, and the bacterium Streptococcus mutans, which is known to cause cavities. So grab a jar of coconut oil from the kitchen counter, and get pulling!
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Oral Probiotics
Last, but definitely not least, we can't forget probiotics. Balancing the good bacteria in our gut with fermented foods and kombucha also affects the mouth!
Taking oral probiotics can be extremely beneficial, especially if cavities are a frequent occurrence. The more good bacteria you have, the more of a defense you have against the bad bacteria, reducing the incidence of inflammation and infection.
