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I’ve treated tens of thousands of dental patients in my career and I find most people brush every day, but most could clean their teeth more effectively by making a few small changes to their routine.
These techniques aren’t difficult, and shouldn’t take much longer than you’re already spending cleaning your teeth. Keep reading below to learn the teeth cleaning techniques that I use personally and that I recommend to all of my patients.
After a long day of eating and drinking and dealing with stress and environmental toxins, your body, particularly your mouth, is acidic. If you start to brush your teeth when your mouth is acidic, you will brush your teeth away.
You need to pay attention to when you are cleaning. You should not clean your teeth immediately after a meal (your mouth is acidic from the food). Wait at least 15 minutes for your mouth to balance.
If you’ve had a hard day, haven’t eaten well, and if your mouth feels very dirty, it’s a good idea to balance the acidity (measured by pH) in your mouth BEFORE cleaning to protect your teeth.
Use a small amount of my Remineralizing Mouth Wash before you brush. Swish a small amount for about 30 seconds to reduce the acidity of the mouth and to loosen any food particles that are in between the teeth.
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Your toothbrush should have soft, round-ended bristles. The head should not be more than 1 inch long. You have to be able to maneuver it around your mouth. The handle needs to be small enough to hold easily in your hand. My favorites are a manual Bass toothbrush with soft bristles or an Oral-B electric toothbrush.
Electric toothbrushes have been shown to be more effective than manual brushes for most people. They are especially helpful for kids or adults who may not have the best manual dexterity because the brush does some of the work for you. That doesn’t mean you can’t effectively clean your teeth with a manual brush, you just need to work a bit harder to do it effectively.
I’ve searched far and wide to find a toothpaste that is fluoride-free, easy to find, tastes decent, and actually has some beneficial ingredients. When I couldn’t find a product that fit this criteria I decided to create my own!
This is why I created my remineralizing toothpowder. It’s used in place of toothpaste. It is made of hydroxyapatite, which helps to remineralize the teeth (heal the teeth) while it cleans and whitens.
I’ve created four different varieties of tooth powders:
When using the tooth powder simply wet your toothbrush and dip the brush bristles into the tooth powder. Brush for two minutes and then spit. Avoid rinsing and leave the tooth powder on your teeth for maximum benefits. I recommend avoiding eating or drinking anything for about 30 minutes after brushing to allow the hydroxyapatite to sit on your teeth and remineralize them.
If you are using my Remineralizing Mouthwash, this protocol will change just a bit (I’ll explain that below)
It is recommended that you brush with tooth powder two times a day.
If you’re using my toothpowder, don’t rinse after brushing. Just simply brush, spit, and you’re done with brushing!
I find many people skip cleaning their tongues as part of their protocol. Your tongue can harbor lots of bacteria that can cause bad breath, and in general, make your mouth less healthy. Cleaning your tongue only takes a few seconds, so why not make it part of your daily routine?
To clean your tongue I recommend a tongue scraper. There are several types of tongue scrapers a few on the market, but this scraper is the one I use and recommend for patients because it is inexpensive, lightweight, and very effective.
Bend the tongue scraper toward you, grooved side down, making a “u” shape. Put the round part of the “U” as far back on your tongue as possible, while sticking your tongue out. Scrape forward against the surface of your tongue. You will see gunk on the grooves in the scraper. Rinse and repeat. Keep doing it until there is no more gunk coming off.
Cleaning your tongue can generally be done just once a day.
Cleaning between your teeth doesn’t JUST mean flossing. Floss works, but it’s not actually my first choice for most patients.
Below is a list of my favorite methods for cleaning between the teeth.
2. A Water Irrigator (Waterpik) – A Waterpik is like the Shower Floss but it sits on your bathroom counter. Its designed to shoot water all around and in between your teeth. Its especially great if you have lots of dental work or braces.
3. Christmas Tree Cleaners (Go-Betweens / Proxabrushes) – They aren’t actually called “Christmas Tree Cleaners” but they do look like miniature Christmas trees. The fuzzy part cleans in between the teeth really well. For those individuals who have large spaces between their teeth, or dental bridges, these types of brushes actually work much better than floss.
4. Regular Dental Floss – A simple and reliable way to clean in between the teeth. I prefer the shower floss or water irrigators, and in some cases, the Christmas Tree Brushes, but floss still works well for most people.
5. Toothpicks – If you are away from home and don’t have access to your Waterpik or floss, toothpicks work great to help clean in between the teeth. They are available for free as you are walking out of most restaurants, so make sure to grab one!
Some patients have asked me if they should clean in-between their teeth before or after they brush. If you’re using my toothpowder I would recommend flossing before you brush, that way you avoid removing any of the toothpowder that is sitting between your teeth which will help to remineralize your teeth.
Generally speaking, you can clean in-between your teeth just once per day.
There are benefits to doing a final rinse after brushing, including:
If you are going to do a final rinse don’t use a traditional mouthwash!
They have a high alcohol content and actually end up drying out your mouth and causing more bacteria to grow and more bad breath.
For a long time, I actually made my own mouth rinse at home that had all the healthy ingredients I was looking for because I couldn’t find one that was available to purchase. After doing this for years I decided to manufacture my mouth rinse so I could provide these same benefits to my patients.
My mouth rinse contains:
When using my toothpowder in combination with the mouth rinse, you will brush your teeth as described above. But then swish with my mouth rinse as your final step for 30 seconds and then spit it out.
The mouth rinse contains hydroxyapatite (just like the toothpowder) so you don’t have to worry about rinsing away the toothpowder because the mouth rinse is providing the same effective ingredients that your teeth need. Plus, when combined with the silver solution, it actually helps the hydroxyapatite stick to your teeth more effectively!
After rinsing with the mouth rinse I recommend avoiding eating or drinking anything for about 30 minutes so you give all the ingredients a chance to work.
Because you don’t have to clean your tongue or in between your teeth twice a day, I have a slightly different morning and evening routine. You can swap these routines if you prefer and if it fits better with your schedule:
My morning teeth cleaning routing that I use and what I recommend for my patients:
My nightly teeth cleaning routing that I use and what I recommend for my patients:
Whew! That sounded like a lot, but it will only take about two minutes for the morning routine and five minutes for the evening routine. If you will take just seven minutes a day to REALLY clean your mouth, you may be able to eliminate tooth decay and gum disease in your mouth completely!
If you think about the thousands of dollars of dental work you can be avoiding, plus the years of living with dental problems, seven minutes a day seems like a pretty good investment! Start implementing these simple, holistic-dentist approved techniques into your routine today!
Our teeth have the remarkable capacity to heal and remineralize when we provide our bodies with the essential building blocks they need. While my Remineralizing tooth powder aids in external tooth healing, it’s only part of the equation.
Our teeth are living structures, and they receive nourishment through tiny blood vessels connected to our jaw. These blood vessels extend into the pulp (or nerve) of our teeth, delivering essential nutrients from within.
Given the right building blocks, our teeth can indeed heal and remineralize internally.
For individuals who continue to experience cavities, despite diligent external care, it’s often necessary to supplement their diet to ensure their teeth receive the necessary:
…internally. This helps the body activate its healing process, as these minerals are prioritized for use, making even minor deficiencies a potential cause of cavities.
Our Tooth and Bone Formula is a unique blend of vitamins and minerals designed to make it easy for your body to remineralize enamel and shield against cavities.
This supplement contains:
These essential elements are precisely what your body craves to fortify your teeth against cavities, rejuvenate enamel, and promote sturdy bone health.
Plus, we’ve included Vitamin D3 and K2 to enhance enamel remineralization and foster the development of robust, cavity-resistant teeth and a resilient jawbone.
(And don’t forget, these vitamins play a vital role in maintaining a healthy gut and a well-balanced immune system.)
While many folks already take Vitamin D3 supplements, it’s crucial to pair it with Vitamin K2. Without K2, calcium can’t efficiently make its way into your teeth and bones.
Here’s how it works:
Our formula delivers:
This Vitamin D3 + K2 combo ensures top-notch absorption and contributes to maintaining your immune system’s proper functioning.
Moreover, it supports the health of your prostate, colon, breast tissue, and gut. But its standout feature is its role in nurturing strong teeth and gums.
In tandem, these supplements furnish your body with the essential vitamins and minerals needed for inner rejuvenation and healing.
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