Holistic dental care : the complete guide to healthy teeth and gums

Title:

Holistic dental care : the complete guide to healthy teeth and gums

Author:

Artemis, Nadine, 1971-

ISBN:

9781583947203

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The essential guide to integrative dental health-safe, effective, and toxin-free steps to all-natural oral care and a vibrant, healthy smile

Bestselling author Nadine Artemis reveals the 8 steps to successful self-dentistry

Holistic Dental Care introduces simple, at-home dental techniques that anyone can do. With more than 50 full-color photos and illustrations, this book offers oral self-care strategies to address every dental concern-from everyday maintenance to bite and alignment, gum health to heavy metal detox.

Bestselling author Nadine Artemis also shares the 8 Steps to Successful Self-Dentistry , 8 holistic oral care guidelines. You'll also learn-

The truth about toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouthwash All-natural techniques for keeping your teeth healthy, clean, and strong Proper flossing for healthy gums What questions to ask your dentist-and when it's time to find a new one Pure, organic ways to prevent plaque, decay, inflammation, and bleeding gums The connection between tooth health and alkaline diets
Offering an integrative approach to treat the real cause of your dental concerns-not just the symptoms- Holistic Dental Care helps bring your entire being back into balance and whole-body health, starting with all-natural biological dentistry and chemical-free oral care.

Author Notes

Author and health expert NADINE ARTEMIS is the creator of Living Libations, an exquisite line of natural serums, elixirs, and essentials oils. She is a frequent commentator on health and beauty for media outlets and her products have received rave reviews in The New York Times, The National Post, and The Hollywood Reporter . Described by Alanis Morissette as "a true-sense visionary," Artemis has formulated a stunning collection of rare and special botanical compounds, including her dental serums developed after treating a cavity with plant extracts.

Foreword	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xv
1 The Invisible Toothbrush	p. 1
Mind Your Mouth	p. 2
2 Your Teeth Are Alive: A Tooth Tour	p. 5
A Tooth Tour	p. 6
Whiteness Comes from Within	p. 8
The Gums: Turtlenecks for the Teeth	p. 10
Super Saliva	p. 12
The Outside Story: Bacteria	p. 13
The Inside Story: Return of the Invisible Toothbrush	p. 14
The Hypothalamic-Parotid Gland Endocrine Axis	p. 15
3 May Be Harmful if Swallowed	p. 19
The Truth about Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, and Mouthwash	p. 19
Toothbrushes	p. 25
Fun with Flossing	p. 26
Evolving Habits	p. 27
4 Mad Hatters, Mavericks, and Modern Dentistry	p. 29
A Visit to the Dentist in the Year 2022	p. 29
Fillings: Heavy Metals by the Mouthful	p. 32
A Safe Harbor for Bacteria: Root Canals and Jaw Cavitations	p. 36
Questions to Ask a Prospective Dentist	p. 39
Preparing for a Dental Appointment	p. 40
5 Processed Food = Processed Teeth	p. 43
Feed Your Teeth	p. 44
Key Nutritional Guidelines	p. 49
Vitamins and Supplements for Oral Care	p. 50
6 Oral Care for Children	p. 53
Feeding the Mouths of Babes	p. 54
Teething	p. 57
7 Braces: Heavy Metal or Harmonized Health	p. 59
Why Are We Down in the Mouth?	p. 60
Braces Change Faces	p. 61
Like Pulling Teeth	p. 63
Face First	p. 64
Graze for a Beautiful Face	p. 65
Watch Your Mouth	p. 66
8 Successful Self-Dentistry in Eight Steps	p. 67
Step 1 The Salt Rinse	p. 68
Step 2 Scraping the Tongue	p. 68
Step 3 Brushing the Gums	p. 69
Step 4 Polishing the Teeth	p. 70
Step 5 Checking the Gum Lines	p. 70
Step 6 Flossing	p. 71
Step 7 Final Rinse	p. 72
Step 8 Extra Gum Care	p. 72
Review of the Eight Steps	p. 73
9 Beneficial Botanicals	p. 75
What Goes On the Skin Goes In	p. 84
10 More Tooth Tips	p. 85
Alignment: The Right Bite	p. 85
Keeping the Body Alkaline	p. 85
Atomic Iodine Mouth Gargle	p. 86
Baking Soda	p. 86
Blood Tests	p. 87
Breath	p. 88
Clay	p. 88
Dry Brushing	p. 89
Treating Very Inflamed Gums	p. 89
Healing Herbs	p. 90
Heavy Metal Detox	p. 90
Homeopathy	p. 92
Tissue Salts and Ceil Salts	p. 92
Hydrogen Peroxide	p. 93
Magnesium Oil Rinse	p. 94
Oil Pulling Therapy	p. 94
Ozone for Oral Care	p. 94
Salt	p. 95
Saunas	p. 95
Reducing Stress	p. 96
Thyroid Care	p. 96
Toothaches	p. 97
The Temporomandibular Joints	p. 98
Water	p. 99
Further Reading and Resources	p. 101
Recommended Reading	p. 101
Maverick Dentists	p. 102
Product Resources	p. 103
Dental Professionals	p. 104
Information on Mercury Fillings	p. 105
Notes	p. 107
Bibliography	p. 115
Index	p. 123
About the Author	p. 129

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