The Best Products for Healthy Teeth & gums

Here is a cheap alternative to buying mouthwash. I make a pitcher of green tea each day to drink. Green tea has antioxidants and will make your mouth feel fresh. You can add some spearmint tea bags if you want that minty flavor. I use the green tea to rinse my mouth out and gargle after brushing my teeth. Always floss before brushing. It is very important for your over all health.

The Oral B toothbrush is inexpensive. It will remove the plaque on your teeth much better then a regular toothbrush. It may feel strange when you first start using the Oral B, but you will get used to it. A good tip is to buy a rechargeable toothbrush. It is so much better then the spin brushes that you have to replace batteries. There are many different types of rechargeable toothbrushes. You can try any of them for better oral health.

There are some foods good for your teeth and gums. You have heard "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." An apple a day is also good for keeping the dentist away. It is difficult to eat healthy with all of the candy and chips available at the markets. Always try to pick a healthy alternative over a unhealthy choice and your whole body will benefit. Here is a list of some other foods for healthy teeth.

1. Green tea - helps reduce bad breath and reduces the growth of bacteria
2. Milk & Yogurt - good source of calcium
3. Cheese - helps balance mouths PH
4. Fruits - citrus fruits provide vitamin C
5. Vegetables - Carrots and broccoli provide vitamin A good for tooth enamel
6. Onions - raw onions help rid your mouth of bacteria, great in salads or on sandwich
7. Celery - massages gums and cleans in between teeth
8. Sesame seeds - helps to rid your teeth of plaque and build tooth enamel
9. Beef, chicken, turkey, & eggs - helps to keep teeth stronger
10. Water - cleanses the mouth

Choose healthy foods over unhealthy foods for healthy teeth and gums. It will benefit your whole body as well as your teeth.

I take L-Lysine every day for healthy gums. Important for healthy skin and lips. L-Lysine is an essential amino acid that is not made by the body and must be obtained from diet. Amino acids support cell growth and function and form the basis for protein.