Review: Tips and Suggestions for Healthier Teeth and Gums
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 11, 2013
In this 45-page informative book the author shared the information about dental diseases, basic care of  teeth and gums, natural ways that can improve the health of teeth and gums, nutrition for healthy mouth and quick and easy tips for healthy mouth.Whether you suffer from bleeding gums, cavities or TMS, the author shares information that may help you to improve your oral care.  You'll find information about the plaque (plaque occurs when an excessive amount of bacteria and germs grow in your mouth), cavity (a cavity is a hole in your tooth's enamel that was created by an excess of bacteria), periodontal disease (when plaque and tartar build up around a tooth, the surrounding gum becomes inflamed, causing gingivitis or gum disease).  You'll also find information about stress related dental problems like TMJ (temporomandibular joint syndrome) and MPD (myofacial pain dysfunction), which may manifest as tenderness or extreme tension in the cheek muscles, the inability to open your mouth wide, and clicking,cracking or popping noise when you open your mouth.Basic care of your teeth and gums covers suggestions for brushing and flossing your teeth - you'll find step by step instructions for properly brushing and flossing teeth to remove plaque buildup.Beside suggesting that drinking green tea can improve the health of your gums and teeth, he suggests several oils, one of which is peppermint to have a fresh smelling breath and to naturally fight bacteria, as well as using tea tree oil, if you have inflammation.You'll find suggestions for vitamins, like vitamin C, together with a list of foods which naturally contain vitamin C, and which tend to strengthen the bones and blood vessels in your gums.The author mentions baking soda as one of the most effective bacteria fighters because plaque is a form of bacteria based acid, and baking soda naturally destroys it.  You'll find suggestions for more extensive cleaning session of cleaning your mouth and teeth and what to do before you brush.You will then find a list of suggested foods that you may want to avoid because they promote tooth decay like candies and soda drinks, and you'll learn about foods that stop the decaying of teeth, like nuts and xylitol.  Among good foods are apples and carrots.If you get a toothache, clove oil works wonders. The author also suggests a paste of ginger and cayenne powder.Reviewer's Note:  I have received a comp copy of this book in pdf format to review.