We all strive for the perfect pearly whites, the freshest breath and that oh-so-smooth clean feeling, and we are inundated with products to help us tackle our teeth, tongues and gums. Some promise to whiten and brighten, while others attempt to blast every last particle out of our mouth with the intense burn of peppermint with a simple swish. Total-body health starts in our mouth, and a good oral care regimen will keep you on the right track in maintaining your overall health. We’ve rounded up some of the latest tools, tricks and natural alternatives plus some healthy teeth tips to help keep your chompers clean and sparkling all day long.
Activated Charcoal, $8-16
There’s a lot of buzz around Activated Charcoal and its health and beauty benefits these days with people adding the powerful black powder to their oral care regimen for its ability to naturally whiten teeth. This highly absorbent powder has been known to pull out stains, bacteria and toxins from our mouths. It sounds counterintuitive, but yes, this jet black powder is effective at helping to whiten our teeth. If you already stock Activated Charcoal capsules at home to have on hand for an upset stomach, you can use the same ones to brush your teeth making it an inexpensive treatment compared to conventional products on the market. Just break open a capsule into a little dish and brush away (it’s readily available at most health food stores or online).
