SUPPLEMENTS TO IMPROVE
ORAL HEALTH & REVERSE CAVITIES

The secret of oral health is plenty of minerals. You may be incorporating a lot of raw vegetables and fruits in your diet but many foods today are being grown in nutritionally depleted soil and lack proper mineral content. This is why supplements help fill the gaps.

Taking supplements alone won’t do the trick. It has to be in combination with proper oral care and diet as discussed in the article HOW TO REVERSE TOOTH DECAY.

These are some of the most well-suited supplements for oral health in general, and for reversing cavities in particular.

1. Vitamin D

   Diet supplemented with Vitamin D has shown signs of cavity reversal and overall oral hygiene improvement.

2. Coconut Oil

   Make sure the coconut oil you use is organic, cold pressed, virgin, and unrefined. You can take a tablespoonful daily if you find it palatable, or add it to your smoothies or hot tea and coffee. Regular use will not only boost overall energy levels but will have a significant effect on your oral health. Also try using healthy fats like coconut oil, ghee or butter for cooking.

3. Calcium and Magnesium

   These minerals help prevent bone loss around the gums and strengthen the teeth.

4. Grape Seed Extract

   It is rich is Vitamin C which helps promote overall health. It is also a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.

COOL FACT: If you use miswak, you are automatically ingesting minerals that are good for your oral health.

SUPPLEMENTS FOR SPECIFC ORAL CONDITONS

• Coenzyme Q10 promotes overall gum healing and cell growth.
• Lysiene heals canker sores.
• Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids heals bleeding gums.
• Vitamins A and E heal gum tissues, and thus are effective for all gum related concerns.
• Zinc plus copper enhances immune function and are therefore effective in healing pretty much all oral concerns.
• Aloe Vera gel soothes inflamed gums and tissues when applied directly to the affected area. Internal consumption of Aloe Vera gel (in foods and drinks) is also highly effective.
• Chamomile Tea is soothing to gum tissues. Both drinking it and gargling with it is highly effective.
• Green Tea is loaded with benefits, one of which is it prevents tooth decay and decreases plaque.
• Clove oil is a time-tested remedy for relief of tooth and gum pain. Simply apply it directly to the affected area for immediate relief. You may experience tingling sensation followed by numbness. It is best to use clove oil as temporary relief and not as a long-term solution.
• Echinacea keeps inflammation down and improves immune function.

Do you use supplements for your oral health?

Are there any supplements you would recommend adding to this list?