There can be a lot of chemicals found in traditional oral health products, like toothpaste, mouthwash and even in floss. But you don't have to fill your mouth with chemicals to get a pretty smile, in fact there are natural herbs and products from nature that can give you a pretty glow.

Twigs

Twigs have a lot of volatile oils in them which can stimulate blood flow and circulation. The oils can cleanse your gum tissue.

Other ingredients like vitamin C, can also maintain healthy gums. Eucalyptus, fir, oak and juniper trees are the best type of trees. You can find these ingredients in all natural oak bark toothpastes. Oak Bark is a dentist-approved ingredient found in nature.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil is an effective herbal dental treatment. There are studies that show people who use it reduced their signs of gingivitis.

People, who brush their teeth with tea tree oil, often see a significant reduction in symptoms like chronic gingivitis. Tea tree oil works best when it is put on the teeth with a brush.  For best results find it in a natural toothpaste form.

Vitamin C

There are many studies that show vitamin C and its prevention of heart disease and gum disease.

Gum disease is an inflammatory problem that increases tissue issues and damage as well as loss. Because vitamin C is widely known to aid in healing, and help the bodies defense system, vitamin C is necessary for healing of the gum tissue. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, your smile and dentist will thank you.

Calcium

Calcium is recognized as a great bone strengthener. Many studies have proven that people who don't get the recommended daily amount of calcium, are much more prone to get periodontal disease and bone fractures. Calcium will help strengthen your bones, it will also help your teeth and gums stay healthy too.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an important part of a balanced diet. You can prevent many diseases with a proper amount of vitamin D. It can treat periodontal disease because of its abundant anti-inflammatory properties

Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide

Most toothpaste and gels use baking soda in them because they can help heal the body. Baking soda is good for the teeth and gums. It has healing property in it which can aid in helping cure gum disease.

When shopping for toothpaste look for the ingredient baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Any paste with baking soda as well as hydrogen peroxide in it, will improve your gums. Using these ingredients to brush your teeth will help. This can reduce inflammation in your body, because it kills plaque and bacteria.

There are many natural ingredients you can use to heal your body. When it comes to oral health you don't have to rely on the professionals, you can make your own ingredients at home and have a healthy smile. Feeling good and being confident is about having a healthy mouth. When you smile from the inside out it shows. These tips and do it yourself home remedies can get your started.

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Shannon Kaiser

Shannon Kaiser is a wellness writer who experiments with do it yourself health products.

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