CAN GINGER BRIGHTEN MY SMILE?

Ginger root is a nature-made treatment for your everyday health and wellness battles. Similar to its strong taste, you only need a fraction of the root to experience its powerful healing properties. Ginger can literally make you feel better from the inside out. Its anti-inflammatory nature combined with its antibacterial properties make it a powerful remedy to many medicinal ailments. Consuming fresh ginger regularly can help you fight bacterial infections, reduce swelling and improve overall health and well-being.   Ginger can, among other health benefits, brighten your smile. Ginger is a super-root, superfood, which can actually help whiten and strengthen your teeth and your gum line. Ginger’s antibacterial properties keep plaque and bacterial buildup at bay. And, its anti-inflammatory features can make your next toothache a lot more tolerable. Some even say ginger can even reduce your risk of gingivitis, gum disease, and oral cancers.

Key Oral Health Benefits of Ginger Consuming ginger can help you… Remove plaque. Keep cavities away. Strengthen your gum tissue. Temporarily relieve toothaches and oral pain. Prevent inflammatory oral diseases. Reduce your risk of gingivitis and gum disease. Protect you from serious oral infections, diseases, and cancers. Ginger Can Help Fight Against Gingivitis and Gum Disease Ginger contains multiple active ingredients that stimulate health and healing in your mouth. The most notable are Raffinose and Gingerol. Active Ingredient #1: Raffinose for Plaque Defense Raffinose, one of the key active ingredients in ginger, helps prevent bacterial buildup around your teeth and gums. This robust ingredient found in ginger fights sugar formation around the teeth, therefore keeping biofilm from developing. A biofilm is a stubborn form of bacteria that sticks to surfaces. It is the primary cause of plaque accumulation and can ultimately lead to cavities and overall decay. Active Ingredient #2: Gingerol for Fighting Infection Gingerol is the main ingredient that gives ginger its spice. But it doesn’t just create spice, it has the gusto to fight infections, kill bacteria and bring swelling to a minimum.

How to use it for Your Oral Health  Raw Ginger: To get the most out of ginger’s healing properties, be sure to consume it fresh and raw. Like most vegetables, roots, and herbs, ginger loses some of its vitamins and nutrients when cooked or processed. For instance, the level of Gingerol found in cooked ginger is significantly lower than the amount found in fresh ginger. While you can consume it cooked or dried, you miss out on all the cancer-fighting benefits of the root. Ginger Tea: One of the most popular ways to consume raw ginger is by brewing a ginger tea. Chewing Ginger: If you’ve ever experienced a toothache, you’ll want to read this. All you need to reduce the pain is a small slice of fresh ginger. Bite down on the ginger slice nearby the affected tooth. Allow the ginger juice to swish around your mouth, coating the tooth in question. To get the most out of this method, continue chewing for about 5 minutes. It’s okay if you swallow the excess ginger. You should start to feel relief as soon as just a few minutes later. Add Fresh Ginger to your Meals: If ginger isn’t your favorite flavor, you can add it to your food for a more subtle experience. Ginger goes well in stir-fry, soups, and smoothies. If you incorporate ginger (whole or powdered) into your meals on a regular basis, you will begin to prevent toothaches and oral health issues before they start.

Ginger is NOT an Alternative to Professional Oral Care Ginger is in no way an alternative to professional oral care. Ginger should only be used as a holistic method in conjunction with professional oral health check-ups.  If you have any questions or concerns about any of the above, please call us to schedule an appointment.

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