Homemade Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth
Along with the commercial toothpaste for sensitive teeth, many people have also benefited from the use of certain natural or homemade toothpaste. Such a natural toothpaste for sensitive teeth, can be prepared at home by using ingredients like, vegetable glycerin, peppermint or spearmint, cosmetic clay, tincture of myrrh and clove essential oil.
Procedure for making Natural Toothpaste
Take about 1/2 cup of vegetable glycerin (base) and equal amount of cosmetic clay (mild abrasive). Then add 7 to 8 drops of peppermint or spearmint, 7 to 8 drops of clove essential oil and 35 to 40 drops of tincture of myrrh. Now mix all these ingredients thoroughly to make a natural toothpaste for sensitive teeth. This toothpaste can also be stored in a bottle for future use. The vegetable glycerin, included in the toothpaste serves as a base, while the cosmetic clay works as a mild abrasive. On the other hand, clove oil works as a mild anesthetic to reduce tooth sensitivity, and tincture of myrrh is very effective to prevent gum inflammation. Peppermint and spearmint are mainly used to freshen the mouth or eliminate bad breath. More on clove oil for tooth pain.
In addition to trying the homemade and commercial toothpaste for sensitive teeth, be sure to maintain proper oral hygiene to prevent tooth and gum diseases. Always use a soft brush for brushing your teeth twice daily. While brushing, use circular movements, instead of side to side brushing. Be sure to not use old, worn out toothbrush; avoid using a single toothbrush for more than 3 months. Fluoride rinse or fluoride toothpaste can too help people having sensitivity of teeth, especially due to problems like, tooth decay. Lastly, never forget to visit your dentist at regular intervals, to assess the overall condition of your tooth and gum. This will help to detect any problem in the early stage and hence, to start an effective treatment, on time.
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