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The regular use of lemon and lime is useful in pyorrhoea due to their high vitamin
C content. They strengthen the gums and teeth, and are very effective in
preventing and curing acute inflammations of the gum margins


Pyorrhoea treatment using Orange


The use of orange has also been found beneficial in the treatment of pyorrhoea.
This fruit should be eaten regularly and its skin rubbed over the teeth and gums.
This will improve the condition


Pyorrhoea treatment using Pomegranate Rind


Powder of the dry rind of pomegranate, mixed with pepper and common salt, can
be applied as a very good dentifrice. Its regular application strengthens the
gums, stops bleeding, and prevents pyorrhoea


Pyorrhoea treatment using Spinach Juice


The juice of raw spinach is another valuable remedy for the prevention and
treatment of pyorrhoea because of its beneficial effect on the teeth and gums.
This effect is greatly enhanced if spinach juice is taken in combination with carrot
juice. Both spinach juice and carrot juice should be taken in quantities of 125 ml
each daily. A permanent aid for this affliction has been found in the use of natural
raw foods, and in drinking an ample quantity of carrot and spinach juice


Pyorrhoea treatment using Lettuce


Lettuce has proved useful in preventing pyorrhoea The leaves of this vegetable
should be chewed everyday immediately after meals for this purpose


Pyorrhoea treatment using Wheat


Wheat is especially valuable in the prevention and treatment of pyorrhoea.
Wheat chapatis are usually taken with other foods, and hence, the other food
also gets chewed properly. This not only provides the needed exercise for the
teeth and gum but also aids in digestion


Reduce intake of coffee and cigarettes


Remedies to prevent tooth discoloration:


To prevent discoloration a coffee drinker and/or smoker must consider reducing
intake or giving up on these addictions. One can also prevent the side effects of
smoking by improving dental hygiene .This can be done by brushing and flossing
regularly and getting teeth cleaned by a dentist every 6 months.

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