Synopsis of Teeth
Teeth are hard, calcified structures embedded in the jawbones that play a critical role in chewing (mastication), speaking, and shaping the face. Each tooth consists of several parts:
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Enamel: The hard, outermost layer; the most mineralized tissue in the body.
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Dentin: The layer beneath the enamel, more porous and sensitive.
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Pulp: The inner chamber housing nerves and blood vessels.
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Cementum: A bone-like layer that covers the tooth root.
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Periodontal ligament: Connects teeth to the jawbone.
Humans typically have 20 primary (baby) teeth and 32 permanent teeth. These include incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, each designed for specific biting and grinding tasks.
Teeth are essential for breaking down food into digestible particles and play a key role in the digestive, respiratory, and speech systems.
Tooth health can be compromised by poor hygiene, nutrient deficiencies, bacteria, trauma, or systemic illness. Common dental conditions include:
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Tooth decay (cavities): Caused by acids produced by oral bacteria (especially Streptococcus mutans) breaking down enamel.
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Gum disease (gingivitis/periodontitis): Inflammation and infection of the gums that can lead to tooth loss.
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Tooth sensitivity: Often due to enamel erosion or gum recession exposing dentin.
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Tooth erosion and demineralization: Linked to acidic foods, stomach acid (reflux), or inadequate mineral intake.
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Dental abscess: A painful infection in the tooth pulp or surrounding tissue.
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Tooth loss: Often due to decay, gum disease, or trauma; can affect digestion and jaw alignment.
Oral health is also connected to heart disease, diabetes, and pregnancy outcomes, making preventive care vital.
Natural remedies to support Teeth
Regular brushing and flossing: Removes plaque and prevents bacterial buildup.
Remineralizing toothpaste: May contain hydroxyapatite or fluoride to strengthen enamel.
Xylitol and green tea: Help reduce harmful oral bacteria.
Oil pulling (e.g., with coconut oil): Traditional Ayurvedic method to reduce bacteria and support gum health.
Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D: Essential for tooth enamel and jawbone health.
CoQ10 and vitamin C: Support gum tissue and reduce inflammation.
Avoid sugary and acidic foods: These erode enamel and fuel bacteria.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Teeth.
alfalfa
allspice
apple
bamboo
myrobalan
betel
calcium
carrot
chlorella
clove
cucumber
gooseberry
ipriflavone
lactobacillus salivarius
lactoperoxidase
lemon
licorice root
magnesium
mastic gum
microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCHC)
milk
mint
orange
phosphorus
sardines
silicon
slippery elm bark
strontium
sugar alcohol
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin K
water
xylitol
zinc
neem tree
sunflower
amber
fern
zanthoxylum
trace minerals
wintergreen
menthol oil
Ash
Amber
Apple Cider Vinegar
Acetic acid
acacia
Amino Acid Chelate
Almond
Allspice
Amber resin
Algas calcareas
Allium (unspecified)
Areca
Apple
Apple
Alum
Ash (unspecified)
Azomite
Bee Propolis
Betony
Bone
Butter
Betel
Butter
Beet Molasses
Blend (Mineral)
berry
Borate
Butter
Bone Protein
Bee products
Bone
Bethyl nut
Butter oil
Black Walnut
Butter fat
Coral
Coral
Calcium Magnesium Citrate
Calcium tartrate
Cod Liver Oil
Citrus sinensis
Calcium Ascorbate
Citrus (unspecified)
Cayenne Pepper
Citrus
Calcium Palmitate
Cod Liver Oil
calcium Octanoate
Calcium Formate
Colotsrum
Calcium
Catechu
cloves
Calcium
Calcium Potassium Phosphate Citrate
Calcium magnesium phytate
Comb
Calcium borate
Calcium Glycerol Gluconate
Catechin (unspecified)
carbonate
Clove
Calcium Fructoborate
Calcium Silicate
Citrus (mixed)
Castile Soap
Clay
Corallina officinalis
Citrus Unspecified
Clementine
citrus spp.
Cheese
Calcium fructate
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium sulfide
Dolomite
Dolomite
Drynaria
Dry Milk
Dry Milk
Eggshell
Erythritol
Essential oil (unspecified)
Eugenol
Erythritol
Eugenol
Fruit & Vegetable Blend
Fruit (unspecified)
Fiesta Flower
Flouride
Fulvic Acid
Fluoride
Fructoborate
Fluorine
Fruit (unspecified)
fibroblast growth factors
Flour (unspecified,enriched)
Fruit acid (unspecified)
Flourine
Flavonones (unspecified)
Gleditsia
Gambir
gum (unspecified)
Gum (unspecified)
Gluconic acid
Glycosaminoglycans
Gypsum
Gluconate
Gooseberry
Hedychium Spicatum
Heliopsis
Honey
hydroxide
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
Isomalt
Isomalt
Indian Gooseberry
Indian Kinotree
Lime
Lithothamnion
Lemon Fiber
Lithothamnium
Lactoperoxidase
Liver
Lemon
Limestone
Lithothanmion
Lysozyme
Lactoperoxidase
Lithothamnion (unspecified)
Lactobacillus salivarius
Mineral Blend
Mother of Pearl
Mineral ascorbate (unspecified)
Magnesium ascorbate
Molluscs
Maltitol
Magnesium ascorbate
Milk
Metal Salt
Monocalcium phosphate
Milk Basic Protein
Modified milk ingredients (unspecified)
Marine colloids
Mother of Pearl
milk
Molybdenum
Molybdenum
Neem
Nimbidin
Orange (unspecified)
Orris
organic acid (unspecified)
Origanum (unspecified)
Propolis
Phosphoric acid
Potassium silicate
Proprietary Blend (Vitamin)
Phenolics (unspecified)
Phosphate ascorbate
Phosphorus
Pellitory
Pyrophosphate
Polyalditol
Pearl
polyphenols (various)
Pedra hume
Peptide (unspecified)
Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
Pearl
Plantain (common or English)
Polyol (unspecified)
Peptides
Raspberry (various)
Red Alage
Red Algae
Resin (unspecified)
Softgel/ Soft gel
Strontium
Streptococcus oralis
Streptococcus rattus
Silicon
Sea vegetation (unspecified)
Silicon yeast
Skim Milk
Strontium chloride
Strontium
Strontium
sodium pyrophosphate
Streptococcus salivarius
Sesame Oil
Sodium Ascorbate
Strawberry
Silicate
Sapindus mukorossi
Shell
Silica calcium phosphate
Silica cellulose
Sodium Carbonate
Silicon
Silicic Acid
silica
Sugar Alcohol
Strontium Carbonate
Sodium Hexametaphosphate
seaweed
sunflower
Stannous Chloride
Tannins (mixed)
Tea (not specified)
Toothache Plant
Thymol
Tea Tree
Tallow
Tea Tree Oil
Tangelo
Tree (unspecified)
Vitamin D (mixed)
Vitamin C (Ascorbate)
Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)
Vegetable (unspecified)
Vitamin K (menaquinone)
Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate)
Vitamin K mixed)
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Vitamin C (not specified)
Vitamin C (unspecified)
Vitamin C (mixed)
Vinegar
Vitamin C (ascorbic palmitate)
Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate)
Vitamin C (mixed ascorbates)
Vitamin A (retinyl acetate)
Vitamin K (Mixed)
Vitamin D
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
Vitamin K (unspecified)
Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin D (unspecified)
Vitamin C
Vitamin (unspecified)
Water
Wax (unspecified)
Wax (unspecified)
Wax
Xylitol
Yeast (Brewer's Yeast)
Zinc L-Carnosine
Zinc Picolinate
Zinc carnosine