01/31/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson
Teeth cleaning has been so commercialized — what, with all the different kinds of toothpaste and toothbrushes found in the market, and all the oral cosmetic services offered to nearly everyone. Little do we know that there are various ways in which we can clean our teeth and protect our oral health, even without the help of these highly commercialized products.
The knowledge of these ways is essential, especially during a post-apocalyptic/TEOTWAWKI (the end of the world as we know it) scenario, for we would rarely find mint toothpaste or 24-hour whitening teeth cleaners during this time. (Related: Homemade toothpaste recipes – better oral health for less)
You will need to have to improvise to safeguard the health of your teeth, gums, tongue, all of your mouth. There are a lot of raw foods that have cleaning properties that can be used to clean teeth (carrots, apples, pears) as long as they are hard (soft fruits, those that are nearly ripe won’t do), to the point that they can even protect teeth and gums from canker sores and gingivitis.
Here are some of the best materials to replace conventional teeth cleaning products:
There you go. We have just presented some of the best ways for you to maintain your oral hygiene even during the toughest of times. Remember, there is no excuse to overlook your oral health. Also, while you’re at it, try not to ingest too many acidic foods and drinks, which include fizzy drinks, red wine, fruit juices, smoothies, and fruit teas to prevent enamel erosion or the decrease of minerals from your teeth. You may not have to worry about the cost of drinking these things in a post-apocalyptic scenario, but just try to keep the advice in mind.
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