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Seeking Natural Remedies for Bad Breath and Loose Teeth
Dental Disorders
Question #51870
20 days ago
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Seeking Natural Remedies for Bad Breath and Loose Teeth - #51870

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i have been told i have bad breath, body odor, and infection and need to take all my teeth out due to tartar and bacteria i want to strengthen my loose teeth get rid of bad bacteria whether it be in my mouth gut with natural remedies eiither warm water with sea salt, and brush teeth with coconut and do oil pulling and use coloidal silver or oregano with pepermint oil and baking soda, i have read so many ways and i am doing all of them , i just want to get your opinion on what would be best,also sour sop tea

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Hello I can understand your situation it is difficult to have loose teeth with tartar build up causing bad breath. But please understand Long standing bacterial infection causes weakening of teeth and gums If not treated it may lead to peridontal disease As your dentist has advised removal of teeth, it may be advance stage of disease Natural remedies will -help to improve oral hygiene -Prevent progression of disease But you need to have regular follow up with your dentist ORAL PRACTICES 1.OIL PULLING This is called as gandusha in ayurveda It is a therapy in which you should hold mediacated oil in your mouth Use - Arimeda taila or sesame oil Do for 15 min in morning 2.SALT WATER GARGELLING Gargle with warm salt water It will help to prevent bacterial growth 3.HERBAL TOOTH POWDER You can use Poothika churna for gum massage If you dont get poothika churna Use -Triphala churna Do 5 min gum massage It should be gentle No harsh massage allowed DIGESTIVE HEALTH AND BAD BREATH Bad breath is the indicator of poor digestion -Have warm water throughout the day -Avoid processed food -avoid junk food -have warm jeera tea after lunch ABOUT THE PRACTICES YOU HAVE MENTIONED -Coconut oil oulling - safe use sesame oil -Salt water rinse - helful -Essential oils - will be very harshful -Collidal silver -not advised to use without medical supervision -Baking soda - it damages enamel so avoid it ABOUT SOUR SOP TEA it is in general use for overall health Not as specific for dental health Start with above practices and also follow up with dentist Wishing you a good health😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate


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Bad breath, loose teeth and tartar usually indicate gum infection and bacterial accumulation around the teeth. Removing all teeth is usually not the first step. In most cases, professional cleaning and proper oral care can significantly improve the condition. 1. Professional dental cleaning First, it is advisable to undergo professional scaling by a dentist to remove hardened tartar. Once tartar is removed, gums get a better chance to heal and teeth may become more stable. 2. Oil pulling for oral bacteria You can practice oil pulling with Irimedadi Taila. Take 1 teaspoon of the oil in the morning. Swish gently in the mouth for 5–10 minutes and spit it out. This helps reduce oral bacteria, improve gum health, and reduce bad breath. 3. Herbal tooth powder for daily brushing Brush twice daily using Dashansanskar Churna. It helps strengthen gums, reduce plaque, and control oral bacteria. Use a soft brush and gently massage the gums. 4. Improve digestion (important for body odor and breath) Sometimes bad breath and body odor are also related to poor digestion and gut imbalance. For this, you may take Hingvashtak Churna. Take ¼–½ teaspoon with the first bite of meals, especially lunch and dinner. It helps improve digestion, reduce gas, and support gut health. 5. Additional supportive measures Rinse mouth with warm saline water once or twice daily. Drink adequate warm water throughout the day. Reduce excess sugar, processed foods, and very sticky foods. Maintain regular brushing, tongue cleaning, and flossing. With professional scaling + oil pulling with Irimedadi oil + proper brushing + digestion improvement, many people notice better gum strength, reduced bad breath, and improved oral health over time.


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Namaste, Bad breath and loose teeth are usually related to gum infection, tartar buildup, and bacterial growth. If not managed properly, it can worsen over time. Simple measures that may help: Maintain regular oral hygiene – brush twice daily and clean tongue properly. Do oil pulling with coconut oil once daily (do not overdo multiple methods together). Use warm salt water rinsing 1–2 times daily to reduce infection. Avoid using too many remedies together like strong oils, baking soda, or chemicals, as they may irritate gums further. Keep digestion healthy, as gut health can also affect breath. If teeth are already loose, it is important to consult a dentist, as cleaning (scaling) may be needed to remove tartar. Natural remedies alone may not reverse advanced gum damage. Ayurvedic medicines sometimes used to support gum health include: Triphala powder (for gargling) – traditionally used to support oral hygiene and reduce bacteria. Irimedadi Taila – sometimes used for gum massage to support gum strength. Consult me for more advice and suggestions on the above medicines.

• Arimedadi Thailam (100 Ml) - Kerala Ayurveda (Arimedadi Thailam 100 Ml) — x3 • Triphala Choornam (Thriphala 50 Gm) - Kerala Ayurveda (Thriphala Choornam 50 Gm) — x3


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Loose tooth and bad breath indicates gum infection and tartar which needs one time dental cleaning Do oil pulling with virgin coconut oil for 5 minutes daily at morning Do mouth rinse with triphala kashayam Avoid using too many strong substances together Avoid sugar junk foods


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Take Iremedadi oil apply on teeth and gums keep for 5 minutes and rub with paste of triphala churan. Do the twice daily. Oil pulling once with coconut oil is ok, but use extra virgin coconut oil, will give results. Start with Khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with 20 ml. water Avipattikar tablet twice daily after food with water. Follow up after 15 days


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●1. Strengthens gums and teeth from the roots 2. Prevents cavities, plaque, and inflammation 3. Naturally brightens teeth without abrasion 4. Natural freshness from cloves, cinnamon, and mint 5. Free from SLS, fluoride, parabens, triclosan, and artificial sweeteners 6. Eco-friendly and easy to travel with 7. Powerful Ingredients: 8. Natural cleansers and detoxifiers: 9. Acacia Arabica bark, Triphala, turmeric, rock salt, and chalk clay 10. Gum and enamel protectants: 11. Cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, alum ash, borax ash, and catechu Additional ingredients: 1. Black cumin, vayvarna (vidanga), and dry ginger Method Remember. 1. Combine all the ingredients in a clean dish and mix thoroughly. 2. Take a fine cotton cloth or muslin cloth and strain the mixture to remove any coarse fibers that may get stuck in the teeth. 3. Now store this powder in a glass container or clay pot. This powder will last for 30-40 days and will provide real benefits if used daily ●How to Use Take a pinch of the powder .Every morning and evening after meals. Gently massage the teeth and gums with your middle finger for 2 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water. The finger, not the brush, is the carrier of the medicine.


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— just do one thing daily Oil pooling twice a week - one glass water , add fitkary and kmno4 crystals 2, and hot ---- then gargles with this After this take dashan sanskar churn and have bursh with it and just spit it out twice a day ---- and after this acry g drops 3-4 on gums and teeth 3-4 times ---- wait 4-5 min and can swallow it. — this will help


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Use Darshna samskara churna with brushing Triphla churna kashaya for gargling Khadiradivati vati 1tab bd AF Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking u ll get results


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do oil puling with castor oil and gargal with triphala kwath its best and safe


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I UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN AND DESIRE TO STRENGTHEN YOUR TEETH AND CONTROL BACTERIAL OVERGROWTH NATURALLY GIVEN THAT YOU HAVE LOOSE TEETH BAD BREATH BODY ODOR AND POSSIBLE ORAL INFECTION IT IS IMPORTANT TO APPROACH THIS GENTLY AND CONSISTENTLY FROM AN AYURVEDIC AND NATURAL PERSPECTIVE FOCUS FIRST ON DAILY ORAL HYGIENE USING METHODS THAT REDUCE PITTA AND KAPHA IN THE MOUTH AND SUPPORT GUT BALANCE WARM WATER WITH SEA SALT RINSE CAN HELP REDUCE BACTERIAL LOAD AND INFLAMMATION OIL PULLING WITH COCONUT OR SESAME OIL ON EMPTY STOMACH FOR 5-10 MINUTES DAILY CAN STRENGTHEN GUMS REDUCE PLAQUE AND IMPROVE BREATH BRUSHING WITH COCONUT OIL AND MINIMAL BAKING SODA OCCASIONALLY IS SAFE BUT DO NOT OVERUSE BAKING SODA AS IT CAN WEAKEN ENAMEL COLLOIDAL SILVER OR OREGANO OIL CAN HAVE ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECTS BUT SHOULD BE USED SPARINGLY AND NOT SWALLOWED FREQUENT USE MAY DISTURB GUT MICROBIOME PEPPERMINT OIL AS A MOUTH FRESHENER IS SAFE IN VERY SMALL AMOUNTS SOURSOP TEA IS GENERALLY SAFE AND CAN SUPPORT IMMUNITY BUT IT DOES NOT DIRECTLY STRENGTHEN TEETH DIETARY SUPPORT IS IMPORTANT REDUCE SUGAR REFINED CARBS AND EXCESS FERMENTED OR PROCESSED FOODS AS THEY FEED BAD BACTERIA INCLUDE FIBROUS FOODS FRUITS VEGETABLES AND FOODS RICH IN CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM LIKE SESAME SEEDS ALMONDS MUNG DAL LIGHT DAIRY IF TOLERATED THIS HELPS REMINERALIZE TEETH AYURVEDIC HERBS LIKE TRIPHALA CHURNA CAN BE TAKEN IN VERY SMALL AMOUNTS BEFORE SLEEP TO SUPPORT GUT HEALTH AND REDUCE TOXINS GARGLE WITH TRIPHALA WATER DAILY IT CLEANS THE ORAL CAVITY AND REDUCES INFLAMMATION IF TEETH ARE SIGNIFICANTLY LOOSE OR THERE IS ADVANCED TARTAR OR GUM INFECTION YOU SHOULD ALSO CONSULT A DENTIST BECAUSE NATURAL REMEDIES CAN SUPPORT HEALTH BUT MAY NOT REVERSE SEVERE DAMAGE REGULAR MONITORING AND PROFESSIONAL CLEANING OR TREATMENT CAN PREVENT TOOTH LOSS CONSISTENCY IS KEY DAILY OIL PULLING SEA SALT RINSES GOOD BRUSHING DIETARY ADJUSTMENTS AND GENTLE AYURVEDIC SUPPORT WILL GIVE THE BEST OUTCOME OVER TIME


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✓Daily routine (start today) Oil pulling – 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil + 2 drops peppermint essential oil Swish 10–15 min first thing in morning (on empty stomach), spit out, rinse with warm water. Warm sea salt rinse – ½ tsp sea salt in 1 cup warm water Gargle/rinse mouth 2–3 times/day (after meals & bedtime). ✓Tooth brushing – Mix: ½ tsp baking soda + ½ tsp coconut oil + pinch sea salt Brush gently 2×/day (morning & night). Probiotic for mouth & gut – High-potency oral probiotic (e.g., Streptococcus salivarius K12 or BLIS M18 strains) – 1 lozenge/night OR plain unsweetened yogurt swish & swallow 1–2×/day. ✓Additional strong helpers (pick 1–2) Neem twig or neem powder brush 2–3×/week Colloidal silver – avoid long-term (risk of argyria & microbiome disruption) – only short 3–5 day trial if desperate Oregano oil – 1–2 drops in water swish 1×/day max (very strong – can burn mucosa if overused) ✓Diet & habits (critical) Cut sugar/refined carbs completely (bacteria feed on them) Add: raw garlic (1 clove crushed daily), turmeric (½ tsp + black pepper), pomegranate Chew food well, eat slowly Tongue scrape every morning (copper scraper best) Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma


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Symptoms you describe is a combination of oral issue with imbalance of Pitta kapha and toxin accumulation 1) Arimedadi thailam- 10-15 ml - fill the oil in your mouth for 5 to 10 minutes daily on empty stomach 2) Khadirarishtam- 15-20 ml voice daily after food with an equal amount of water 3) Triphala Tablets- 2 tablets at bed time with warm water 4) Guggulu Panchapala Churnam- 1 tsp ice daily with honey or warm water Include pomegranate bitter guard and turmeric in your diet drink warm water throughout the day avoid refined sugar fermented food Use copper or stainless steel tongue scraper


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Hello, Ayurvedic view -Kapha + rakta dushti-> gum swelling, tartar , bad odor -Ama (toxins) in gut->body odor +oral infection -weak asthi dhatu-> loose teeth So treatment= clean+strengthen+detox Daily oral care Morning routine **oil pulling -use sesame oil (better than coconut for gums) -10-15 min, spit out (do not swallow) Herbal brushing -Mix= neem powder + clove + triphala + pinch rock salt -Avoid excess baking soda (damages enamel) Gum strengthening very important -Massage gums daily with sesame oil + pinch turmeric + rock salt -Or use herbal paste neem + babbol Anti - bacterial and healing support -Warm water + rock salt rinse twice daily -Use triphala decoction mouth rinse (best for infection + tartar) Avoid -colloidal silver -excess oregano/pepermint oil (too harsh) Internal detox most important Bad breath + body odor = gut issue Take daily -Triphala churna= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime -Guduchi ghan vati= 2 tabs twice daily after meals -Neem capsule= 1 cap in morning =both reduces infection and bood toxins Improve digestion -warm water through the day -add jeera + fennel + coriander tea Strengthen teeth take -Praval pishti = 1 tab twice daily with honey after meals -sesame seeds intake daily -milk + ghee if digestible Diet -warm, light food -green vegetables, neemleaves small quantitiy -amla vitamin c for gums Avoid -sugar, bakery, cold drinks -excess dairy + curd increases kapha -processed and junk food special in your condition -Khadiradi vati= keep 2 tabs in mouth and suck slowly do this 2-3 times daily -Irimedadi taila= best oil for gums = take 2 tsp in mouth and hold for 15 minutes then spit in morning -triphala + neem + clove = core combination If teeth very loose (mobility) -heavy tartar/ calculus present You still need professional scaling (cleaning) once natural methods maintain and heal, but cannot remove hard tartar fully Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you


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