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Can a Chinese Herb Fight Tooth Decay?
There are many cures found in nature that can rival or even outperform pharmaceuticals and without significant risk.
Did you ever hear of the Chinese herb Galla chinensis? Probably not, but this little recognized herb by Westerners has potent anti-cavity potential.
Galla chinensis has been shown to effectively inhibit acid production caused by cavity associated bacteria. On top of that Galla chinensis has been shown to actually increase teeth’s resistance to the acid that are produced by these bacteria.
There are many other factors that play into the health of your teeth. These factors include your diet and the supplements that you take, the health of the microbiome of bacteria in your mouth, as well as the condition of your gut microbiome.
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Good Supplements For Oral Health Include: Vitamin D, vitamin K2 (If you are on blood thinners, discuss this with your doctor first.), magnesium, phosphorus, omega 3 fats, manganese, boron, silica and other trace minerals too.
Coconut oil based toothpastes are getting more popular. Coconut oil has natural antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal qualities. Oil pulling with coconut oil has been increasing and can help to reduce plaque formation and improve gum health too.