The health of our teeth and gums can greatly affect our overall health. We are a holistic entity; everything is connected.
When I was a kid, I had the first “modern” braces. Not the little glue on kind the kids get today in fun, bright colors. No, I had the silver metal bands that were cemented around my teeth, with metal attachments on the front that cut the inside of my mouth.
I heard horror stories of kids who drank pop and their teeth were rotted in half when they removed the braces! I never drank pop or ate caramels while I had my braces on . . . the scary stories worked for me!
To this day, I eat very few sweets, never drink soda, brush and floss my teeth regularly, and have started Oil Pulling on a regular basis to keep my teeth white. Following is information and suggestions on how to keep your teeth and gums healthy.