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Turmeric + Peppermint Oil
Posted by Sam (Miami) on 04/20/2019
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Mix ground turmeric with coconut oil, add 1 drop of REAL (most is fake as it is so easy to make it in a lab. Never buy on Amazon) peppermint oil, put it in a teeth tray, wear for 20 min or longer at least 3 times a week. Floracopea and Young living oils are authentic.
Apple Cider vinegar
Posted by Smiggy (Singapore) on 07/15/2018
You can't use Apple Cider Vinegar for such thing. U wash your mouth with salt water and water or if you have infection or inflammation, you can drink some colloidal silver or spray some onto the teeth or gum.
Apple cider vinegar is acidic and its best to take it during the day and not at night unless you thoroughly rid the mouth of the residue.
Hyaluronic Acid
Posted by Prioris (Fort Pierce, Fl, Usa) on 06/24/2013
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I think small molecule Hyaluronic Acid will help the gums regrow. Use a formula with collagen and chondroitin.
Sea Salt + Baking Soda Mouthwash
Posted by Carola (Larkspur) on 06/15/2022
Thank you! This problem began for me when I started using a mouthwash with glycerin as one of the ingredients! I would never have realized had I not read your post. Thanks so much!
Apple Cider vinegar
Posted by Lillian (Shasta, California) on 01/07/2018
I used (rinsed with) apple cider vinegar yesterday in the hopes that it would help with what might be a tooth infection. In my ignorance, I brushed my teeth (with electric toothbrush) right after using the vinegar. As I brushed, I thought that I had somehow broken all of my teeth and all the nerves were firing and the pain was excruciating! Side note: I have a mouth full of receding gums. I have been in excruciating pain every since. Does anyone know of anything that might help?
Apple Cider vinegar
Posted by Art (California) on 10/14/2025 2715 posts
Hi Michelle,
Adding a 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to your ACV water will neutralize the acid in the ACV helping to reduce the tooth enamel erosion caused by the acid in the ACV, but will still allow you to get the many health benefits that ACV can offer.
If you don't want to use the baking soda, you will have to rinse your mouth thoroughly with plenty of water immediately after drinking ACV water or you can make baking soda water to rinse your mouth using 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda in 6 ounces of water and stirred well as a mouth rinse.
Art
Apple Cider vinegar
Posted by mmsg (somewhere, europe) on 10/16/2025
Michelle, oil pulling might help instead of the vinegar. Read up on it.
Breathe Through Your Nose
Posted by Jean (USA) on 04/02/2024
I tried using a piece of Scotch tape to keep my lips together. It works great.
Sea Salt + Baking Soda Mouthwash
Posted by sandy (Il) on 05/19/2023
In which form you have taken boron? tablet or powder. Did you take it internally or applied on your gums
Apple Cider vinegar
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 01/08/2018
Lillian, try rinsing with water and baking soda every few hours.
Apple Cider vinegar
Posted by Gail (M8nnesota) on 08/10/2025
Brushing after vinegar will destroy your enamel.
Apple Cider vinegar
Posted by Colleen (Calgary, Canada) on 08/23/2025
Any brand will do! Just make sure it's in liquid form and in a bottle with a dropper. I've used 4 or 5 different kinds with success.
Folic Acid
Posted by fjenk123 on 03/29/2024
Does anyone have an idea how much dosage of folic acid did he take to regrow his gums? Thanks.
Homemade Toothpaste Recipe
Posted by Had (White River Jct, Vermont) on 06/02/2012
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For Homemade Toothpaste recipe, this is my own.
1 scoop of calcium citrate powder(comes in the container)
2-5 TBS extra virgin coconut oil
1-3 TBS baking soda
2 caps, opened, potassium citrate (I buy 100 mg per pill)
a few shakes of sea/himalyian salt
10-20 drops essencial oils (I use peppermint-anti bac and viral, and clean feel, and Lemon-same reason and cuts the burn of peppermint to refreshing, also for tooth sensitivity--clove)
pure stevia to 'sweeten', add as needed to taste.
Start w/ EVCO and BS and potas/calcium/salt--mix and rub on teeth and spit, until you like the level of smooth/gritty, then the oils, start w/ 5-10 drops and mix/rub on teeth, spit, so you don't make the oil flavor to strong in you mouth, then stevia to tone it down and not be so offensive in the mouth.
I do not put magnesium citrate in toothpaste, it was throw it away gross to taste. I do drink it in water everyday to make sure I get enough magnesium. I love this mix, it works very well and tastes good and is geared to clean, remineralize, and breakdown plague etc... You can use different ess. Oils. Research benefits for teeth of diff. Ess. Oils and go for it.
I also oil pull w/ EVC, and was using Hydroperoxide 3% as mouthwash, I am going to look into milk of magnesia, but would Borax in water have same effect? I have that and use it.
You can also mix up a breath freshener for through out the day, water, peppermint/lemon, and stevia ( tones down the oil/sweethens). If I am out and eat or whatever, I spray my teeth and tongue, swish around and spit to have a clean mouth.
Castor Oil
Posted by Alexis (FL) on 02/07/2025
What kind of castor oil did you use? I have been researching it but have not come up with any that aren't for skin uses.
Sea Salt + Baking Soda Mouthwash
Posted by Jamila (NYC) on 04/30/2023
How in the world did you get all that baking soda to dissolve?! I've tried in the microwave and even on the stove and theres still some on the bottom! :-0 Also, is it okay to drink water after doing these things or is it best to wait awhile? Thanks!
Apple Cider vinegar
Posted by Lillian (Shasta, California) on 01/08/2018
Thank you. I have been using baking soda. I will try the black walnut green hulls tincture.
Apple Cider vinegar
Posted by Vera (CA) on 08/09/2025
Hi there! Great stuff!
Just want to address the use of ACV for mouth rinse. As much as it is amazing for so many things when ingested, it is quite dangerous for your mouth, because of the acidity will corrode you fillings and have you loosing teeth in a speedy way. Unless you are able to brush your teeth really well immediately after use, don't do it! Beware. Do some research.
Apple Cider vinegar
Posted by LittleWing (Boston) on 08/20/2025
Hi Colleen - what brand do you use? I've never used bee "anything" and want to make sure I'm starting with the right stuff. Thank you!!
Apple Cider vinegar
Posted by Michelle (New York) on 10/14/2025
I have gum recession with awful tooth pain when I am exposed to cold or heat. I also think I have weak enamel. I have found I can no longer drink any cider vinegar for health. Whenever I do now I get tooth pain.
