Dental beauty includes tooth cleaning and tooth strengthening. Tooth cleaning aims to remove stains and keep teeth white and clean, or improve yellow and black teeth. Tooth strengthening aims to strengthen teeth by nourishing the kidneys and blood, clearing heat and toxins, or restoring luster and firmness to dry, loose, and painful teeth.
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, "teeth are the gateway to the organs". Teeth are the first important organ of the digestive system in the human body, playing a role in grinding and aiding digestion. They are also an important gateway for vocalization and an essential factor in facial beauty. Therefore, dental beautification has been highly valued by medical practitioners throughout history.
【Prevention】
1. Pay attention to oral hygiene and develop good oral hygiene habits. Brush your teeth twice a day, using the correct brushing technique and fluoride calcium toothpaste. Rinse your mouth after meals. Try to minimize snacking.
2. Avoid overconsumption of rich and fatty foods. Eat foods high in fiber and with a certain hardness. Limit intake of sugars and carbohydrates.
3. Avoid excessive sexual activities to prevent kidney damage.
4. Avoid smoking and exposure to various pigments, medications, mercury, lead, and other chemical substances that can damage teeth.
5. If you have dental problems or tooth defects, seek timely treatment and repair at a hospital.
6. Regularly perform dental care by rubbing and tapping. Massage the tooth roots with your hands for 3-5 minutes in the morning and evening. Tap the teeth together 30-50 times.
【Aesthetic Evaluation】
The "Yonglei Lingfang" states: "Teeth are the most hardworking organs of the body. They are used for eating throughout life without any dullness. Ancient people used to gargle with salt water every morning, which was also a way of maintaining hygiene." It can be seen that ancient people attached great importance to dental health a long time ago. White and beautiful teeth are not only important for the digestion and absorption of food but also have a significant impact on facial beauty. The characteristics of beautiful teeth are well-aligned, white, shiny, and strong. Factors such as dental and gum diseases, aging, and improper care can cause abnormal changes in teeth, resulting in yellow or black teeth, dryness, gaps, looseness, exposed roots, gum swelling, and missing teeth. This not only damages facial beauty but also causes inconvenience in social activities and significantly affects food digestion. Therefore, it should not be overlooked. The "dental beauty" techniques in traditional Chinese medicine, with their unique internal and external treatments, can eliminate various factors that cause dental and gum abnormalities, restore or maintain strong and white teeth. They are worth learning as a method for dental health.
