About this video
- Video Title: Teeth Whitening at Home
- Channel: Dr. Eric Berg DC
- Speakers: Dr. Eric Berg
- Duration: 00:05:49
Overview
This video explains how to naturally whiten teeth at home using common ingredients. It details a cost-effective DIY teeth whitening paste and discusses the benefits of oil pulling for oral hygiene. Additionally, it touches upon the link between sugar consumption, vitamin C deficiency, and gum health, highlighting the potential systemic health implications of oral bacteria.
Key takeaways
- DIY Teeth Whitening Paste: A natural and inexpensive paste can be made using baking soda and 3% hydrogen peroxide mixed with a few drops of water. This mixture helps break down stain molecules and remove plaque.
- Safe Whitening Method: The DIY paste is presented as a safer alternative to expensive whitening strips and professional dental treatments, which often use higher concentrations of hydrogen peroxide that can damage gums and tooth enamel.
- Oil Pulling Benefits: Swishing coconut oil (or sesame seed oil) in the mouth for 10-20 minutes can reduce bacteria, fungi, and bad breath due to the lauric acid in coconut oil. This practice has been shown to be effective against gingivitis.
- Sugar, Vitamin C, and Gum Health: High sugar intake can block the absorption of vitamin C, leading to a deficiency. This can manifest as bleeding gums, a sign of compromised collagen and potential "leakiness" in gum tissue, allowing bacteria to enter the bloodstream.
- Oral Bacteria and Systemic Health: Bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream, and have been found in arterial plaque and linked to Alzheimer's disease, underscoring the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.
