Salt for Dental Health ?

Is salt really good for your teeth or is it another ingredient that has been promoted by big brands, just so there product sells?

We often see toothpaste brands launching products woth salt in them. the general idea is better for the teeth and overall dental hygiene. Cashing in on the same brief, some brands have been selling salt toothpastes. However, despite all the type about salt as the ultimate dental superhero, it has some serious side effects too. High-Sodium foodshave been pegged as key to poor dental hygiene and health. So what's the truth?
Is salt really good for teeth or id it another ingredient that has been promoted by big brands, just so there product sells? In the recent years, alternative toothpastes have been gaining traction. These toothpastes are prepared from ingedients that are thought to be good for the teeth which include baking soda, coconut oil, cinnamon and even charcoal, besides of course, salt. Lot of people are switchingtp preparing homemade toothpaste using these ingredient. Although all these ingredient have been claimed to be effective against dental problem like cavities and caries, salt has been the most controveril one.

How Efffective Are Salt Toothpaste?

According tp UP-Based dentist Dr. Deepali Deshwal, most commercially produced toothpaste have the same composition and even the ones with salt inthem aren't really capable of making your teeth stronger. "Salt is not a very effective teeth whitener either", she says, adding, "its major role in dental health is disinfecting the mouth, so abrasive bacteria are not able to grow. this is why we tell out patients to rinse the mouth with salt water after any treatment." Dr. Deshwal says that good dental practices like brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing and eating healthy are good enough to keep your teeth in good condition.

Salt For Health Teeth

Salt has been a part of dental care regime for ages now. Rinsing your mouth with warm salt water is considered a good practice and out grandparents still recommend the same. Salt water mouthwash is given to patient of gum swelling ot infections and also after oral surgeries because it is a natural disinfectant. It is a natural disinfecant. Salt was also one of the key ingredients in ancient tooth cleaning powders as it was considered an effective yet mild arasive that could remove stains and dirt from teeth. However, it's advised not to rub too much salt on your teeth too much salt on your teeth too often, as that might erode the enamel. Moreover, salt has been known to temporarily inrease the pH level of your mouth, making it difficult for the bacteria to thrive.

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