Resources for Tooth Health the Holistic Way
There is a plethora of advice out there on ways to look after your tooth health. Many sources of information, although they call themselves “holistic”, are not actually all that aligned with what I would deem a holistic approach.
So, I’ve written some articles to help you find what you’re looking for, and some lists of my most trusted sources of information.
You’re welcome to explore the rest of my articles too. If you still have questions, get in touch. I’d love to hear from you.
How I quit sugar without effort, withdrawals or cravings
I stopped eating sugar (fructose) 2.5 years ago, without effort, withdrawals or regret.Before that I was a famous baker of delicious cakes and cookies because I practiced often (and ate my own baking). I was greedy with chocolate. I snacked on dried fruit and guzzled fruit juices. I ate candy, even when it hurt.
Are nuts driving your tooth decay?
Cereals, legumes, nuts and seeds all contain phytic acid which is implicated in both tooth decay and gum recession. People who are genetically or otherwise vulnerable to dental caries and gingivitis should avoid or only consume limited amounts of these foods with careful preparation and accompanied by other nutrients that will aid digestion.
Learning to love liver to prevent a root canal
For a genuine super-food, liver gets a very bad rap. Most people, when I recommend liver as a essential teeth and gum healing food, grimace and shudder at thought of eating this most accessible of offal. However, when I ask if they think they could bear to eat pâté, they will often relax.
Cure Tooth Decay- The Bible of nutritional teeth healing
Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition by Ramiel Nagel (2012) is the one of the most influential books of my voracious reading life. Not only did it save my teeth from their chronic and rapid decline, but it also cracked open the door that eventually led to my career as the Holistic Tooth Fairy.
Paying for a Hollywood smile- The real cost of veneers
Porcelain veneers are responsible for many perfect Hollywood smiles, but they come at a cost… not only to your bank balance but also to the integrity and long-term health of your teeth. Before you invest in this form of cosmetic dentistry, be sure to ask some searching questions, both of your dentist and yourself.
Prevent gingivitis with the art of sensual flossing
Did you know that gum disease is one of the known markers of heart disease, as well as associated with a number of other conditions including diabetes and Alzheimers? You can help protect your gums and general health by flossing with essential oils.
10 common oral hygiene mistakes
Are you using the wrong kind of toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash or floss? How’s your tongue scraping technique? Should you really be oil pulling? And what if you have been making some of these common teeth cleaning mistakes? What can you do about it now?
Is there a Spiritual Meaning to Your Toothache?
Learning to listen, and to trust, your intuition can play a significant role in holistic teeth healing. Knowing how to read your own body and trust your own thinking can enable you to be communicate your boundaries and priorities more effectively to your dentist.
Living teeth need living food
The approach to a teeth healing that I advocate involves getting nutrients in their original context, from eating real food. The isolated nutrients in supplements, especially when synthesised rather than extracted, lack the complex synergies and the activating qualities available only in whole foods and combinations of foods. These synergies and activating qualities enable our bodies to turn the nutrients we eat into the hormones and proteins that teeth and gums need to be strong and healthy.
Removing Root Canals
If you have an existing root canal should you get it removed? How can you know if its safe? What are the symptoms of a toxic root canal?
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Holistic Tooth Fairy
Hi, I’m Meliors Simms, aka the Holistic Tooth Fairy.
I can help you take charge of your own oral health with natural, intuitive and complementary strategies to relieving toothache pain, curing cavities, preventing tooth decay, stabilizing receding gums and curing gum disease.
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Yoga for Receding Gums
Most people are so used to carrying tension in their jaw that they aren’t even aware of it.This easy yoga hack can be incorporated into any level of practice. It is good for your teeth and gums because relaxing those muscles allows blood to flow more freely, carrying nutrients and oxygen to the teeth and gums. It also helps make sure that you am not clenching your teeth, which puts pressure on the enamel.
Getting Root Canals
The root canal is a controversial dental procedure yet most dentists continue to recommend root canals without hesitation while other dentists believe all root canals should be removed. I believe that because everyone is unique, with different combinations of genetics, lifestyle, dental history, family histories, personal health, budgets and priorities there can be no simple answer to the question ‘should I get a root canal’. That’s why I’ve developed a checklist designed to help tease out the aspects of your unique situation that may have a bearing on your root canal decision.
Sexy, sacred teeth healing diet
Here’s a romantic gesture that doesn’t involve setting sensitive teeth on edge with a box of chocolates. Before sugar became the way to seduce a sweetheart, some of the foods most associated with sexuality, virility and fertility are now recognized as teeth healing. And the most powerful teeth healing foods are those which indigenous cultures called sacred because of their association with fertility, growth and life force.
Relax your jaw for teeth relief
Relieve the tension in your jaw to relieve toothache, root canal, tooth cracking and chipping teeth.
Stop tooth decay naturally
Holistic teeth healing is different from almost all the dental advice you’ve ever received. It starts from the principle that the health of our teeth and gums is tied to the health of the rest of our body, in a two way interaction. In order, to understand holistic teeth healing strategies, you really have to understand how teeth, and the rest of your body, are connected.
Yummy Gummies: The Anti-Cavity Candy
Are you looking for a sweet treat that is good for your teeth? Make gelatin gummies at home.
