1. Kidney-Nourishing and Tooth-Strengthening Method
As people age, many elderly individuals experience kidney deficiency. According to traditional Chinese medicine, "the kidneys govern the production of bone marrow." Insufficient kidney essence can lead to bone marrow depletion, and the loss of bone density is initially manifested as loose teeth. Therefore, only when the kidney essence is abundant can the teeth remain strong and healthy.
Here, I have a recipe for strong teeth that I would like to share with everyone. Take 30 grams of bone-strengthening fat, 15 grams of Achyranthes bidentata, and 15 grams of goji berries. Boil them in 200 milliliters of water in the morning and evening, until the volume reduces to approximately 100 milliliters. If you eat a walnut in the morning, afternoon, and evening along with this remedy, the effect will be even better.
2. Tooth-Clicking and Saliva-Swallowing Method
After waking up in the morning or before going to bed at night, click your upper and lower teeth against each other about 30 times, and then swallow the saliva produced. This can stimulate the periodontal tissues, improve local blood circulation, and make your teeth stronger.
3. Cheek-Puffing Mouthwash Method
After brushing your teeth in the morning and evening, perform the action of closing your mouth, puffing your cheeks, and rinsing your mouth 15 times. Then, move your tongue from side to side. This will increase saliva secretion, rinse and stimulate the tooth surface, tooth gaps, and oral mucosa, achieving the goal of cleaning the oral cavity and protecting the teeth.
4. Tea Water Mouthwash Method
After each meal, rinse your mouth with a few mouthfuls of tea water. This can enhance the teeth's ability to resist acid and decay, so you don't have to worry about acid affecting your teeth when consuming acidic foods.
5. Proper Toothbrushing
Currently, most elderly individuals do not brush their teeth enough times or with enough intensity. Generally, it is best for elderly individuals to brush their teeth three times a day: in the morning, afternoon, and evening, with each brushing lasting at least 3 minutes. When brushing, don't just focus on the teeth, but also brush the gums. This can have a massaging effect on the gums, preventing the occurrence of gingivitis, making it a win-win situation.
