• 1. What are mouth bacteria?
• 2. The types of mouth bacteria
• 3. The benefits of mouth bacteria
• 4. The dangers of mouth bacteria
• 5. How to prevent mouth bacteria
• 6. How to get rid of mouth bacteria
• 7. Conclusion

Floss Between Your Teeth

You know the saying “You’re never fully dressed without a smile!”?  Well just remember, your teeth are never fully clean without some floss!  While brushing your teeth removes the food and plaque film on the tops and sides of your teeth, flossing is the only thing that can help to remove these items from in between your teeth.  When flossing, remember to be gentle so that you do not harm your gum tissue.  To use floss properly, form the floss in a “C” shape against the surface of each tooth, rubbing back and forth to gently break up the plaque and food particles held in between.

Brush Your Tongue

The tongue is one of the main reservoirs of bacteria and toxic matter in the mouth.  The tongue naturally has microscopic furrows along the entire top surface of the tongue.  To paint the picture a little bit more clearly, the tongue has numerous valleys/cracks which bacteria can bury down into to hide and flourish.  To properly clean your tongue, brush gently in a circular motion for at least 30 seconds, along the entire top surface of the tongue.  Alternatively, you can use a tongue scraper, which can be found in the toothbrush aisle of your local store, to effectively clean the surface of your tongue.

Drink Water

Sure water is not the most exciting liquid out there, but staying hydrated means that bacteria is less apt to flourish within your mouth.  When your mouth is dry, bacteria quite literally stick to your teeth and the inside surfaces of your mouth and are free to thrive.  Each time you drink water to moisten the surfaces inside your mouth, making it harder for bacteria to adhere, and flush away toxins from your mouth through your digestive tract with each drink!

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Take A Probiotic

Certain probiotics have been shown to help fight gum disease and halitosis (bad breath) ².  While research is still being conducted to determine exactly how and to what extent probiotics work to reduce oral bacteria, it certainly has shown great promise.    

Eat Fibrous Food

Just as brushing your teeth physically removes bacteria and plaque from your teeth, chewing on fibrous foods can also help to remove these items from your teeth.  Fibrous foods like raw fruits and vegetables: carrots, apples, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, etc. can all act to shake adhered bacteria from your teeth and your oral cavity tissues.

We hope you found these tips helpful!  Just remember, your health begins and ends with YOU!

Maintaining a healthy pH balance is essential for good health. The body is constantly working to regulate its pH levels, but sometimes it needs a little help. That’s where alkaline supplements come in.

Are you considering taking alkaline supplements? Perhaps you’ve heard that they can help you lose weight or that they’re good for your health. Maybe you’ve even been told that they can alkalize your body.

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Before you start taking alkaline supplements, it’s important to understand what they are and how they work. This article will provide you with a basic understanding of alkaline supplements and their potential benefits and risks.

Alkaline supplements are typically taken in pill or powder form. They’re also sometimes called “buffered” or “antacid” supplements. The main ingredient in alkaline supplements is sodium bicarbonate, which is a type of salt.

If you are interested in alternative health modalities, then you may have come across the term ‘alkaline’. Alkaline refers to the pH level of a substance. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline.

A substance with a pH level of 7 is considered to be neutral. Most of the foods we eat are acidic, which can lead to a number of health problems. Therefore, many people choose to take alkaline supplements to neutralize the acid in their bodies.

Alkaline supplements are available in a variety of forms, such as powders, capsules, and tablets. They are usually made from natural ingredients, such as fruits and vegetables. These supplements are often taken as a preventative measure, but they can also be used to treat acidosis, which is a condition caused by excessive acid in the body.

If you are considering taking alkaline supplements, then it is important to speak to your doctor first. This is because they can interact with other medications you may be taking.