Tooth decay and cavities are certainly related to each other, however, they are not technically the same. Tooth decay, also called dental caries, is a gradual oral disease. It starts when the sticky plaque from food particles builds up bacterial populations that produce acid that destroy the protective layer of your teeth, the tooth enamel. As the decay progresses, it creates a hole in your enamel, and that’s when you have a cavity in your tooth.

If you ignore it, you may have a nasty toothache, infection, and tooth loss even if you are still young. If you take care of your teeth from an early age, you will prevent tooth decay and cavities from destroying your smile and your enjoyment of eating without false teeth!

You can prevent tooth decay and cavities, or reverse them in their early stage, through these measures: Continue reading →

If you are a person who once smiled with pearly white teeth, and now don’t like your yellowing smile, here are some natural ingredients and methods of teeth whitening.

Activated Charcoal

Using charcoal as a teeth whitening component is currently becoming a trend in wellness circles. They use activated charcoal as an ingredient in toothpaste and also as a capsule and powder. These can be purchased online, in drugstores, or in natural food stores.

Activated charcoal is a food-grade oxidized version of charcoal, which is made from coconut shells, wood, and other raw materials. It is oxidized under intense heat to make it into a fine powder. The capsule and powder forms are mixed with water to make it a paste. Use it to brush your teeth and wait for 3 minutes, then rinse it and brush again using regular toothpaste. Continue reading →