Oral health…connection with Gut health

The best way to understand Oral health is by understanding the microbiome of our system. Oral Cavity is the biggest opening of our body which 'takes in the world into us in a way. Oral health begins early in Pregnancy when the structures of the oral cavity derived from the first branchial arch - complete by the end of the fourth week of development. During this stage the tongue also develops and needs to go thru a process called Apoptosis. If this process is not complete, it will cause a condition called a 'tongue tie'. This then impacts many functions of the body like breastfeeding in infancy, oral auto cleaning function, breathing, chewing, digestion etc. This compromises the microbiome and can lead to caries.
In nature no animal who eats living foods requires oral health measures like flossing, brushing etc.

Think about it - no other wild animal needs oral health advice, medicines and hospitals the way humans do.

*Prevention*
This begins with complete functional breastfeeding for babies till their natural weaning time between 2 to 5 years. This must be supported with natural weaning foods.  Breastfeeding prepares for optimal chewing motion so we can chew food well which builds the airways for proper breathing and prevents mouth breathing. This further prevents tooth decay and (therefore the rise of the dental industry).

*Treatment & Healing*
 First and foremost, move to natural living. Consume sun cooked food. This will reduce the impacts of food, chemical and environmental toxicity.
Opt for high amounts of natural sources of calcium, prebiotics, probiotics, and gut cleaning. Keep your gut healthy - that is the only way to prevent dental decay.
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Every other oral health advice is superficial.