Month: December 2018

Awards Season is upon us again, and even if you’re not walking the red carpet you know you’ll be smiling in many pics and events  – because ’tis the season for smiling!

One question that gets asked often is “How do people keep their teeth healthy with all those harsh whitening treatments,  citrus fruits, coffee/tea, etc.?”   Let’s break that down with a simple and effective Tooth Remineralization Guide for Strong White Teeth.

Tooth enamel gets stressed easily, and I personally am not a fan of whitening treatments.  I use old fashioned baking soda  – I even like to rinse with it after downing a good acidic and citrus-y Pomelo .   But during awards season, that’s sometimes not enough.  Coconut oil pulling is awesome for that shine, but it may not necessarily add minerals back into strengthening your enamel.

There are MANY MANY MANY enamel boosting toothpastes and mouthwashes on the market, but do any of them really work?  We did the research, tried the products, and consulted our dentists  – let’s find out what works!

PRONAMEL

You’ve heard of this one, and even though it is the corporate giant – it seems to work.  But I wouldn’t go with this Alone, probably works better in combination with some of the products mentioned below.

GET PRONAMEL ON SALE HERE: https://amzn.to/2BAxLRd

COCONUT OIL TOOTH SPRAY WITH CHOCOLATE EXTRACT

This is our top mention.  All Anand Bhatt staff gave full thumbs up when trying this.  Dentists may not necessarily be comfortable recommending it yet though, but there are compelling studies showing that Theobromine from chocolate or Cacao Extract works better than Flouride for tooth enamel health.  And you all know how I feel about coconut oil.  I am a little unsure about the glycerin in this product, it is safe for sure, but not sure whether it has any effect on the teeth other than giving it a good shine.  As long as it doesn’t block the nutrients in the spray from doing their magic, I’m cool with it!

It really is easy to use and pleasant. Check back with us after we’ve all got our next dental checkups after regular usage to see how it affected tooth health in reality BUT from extensive research the ingredients show impressive promise for strengthening enamel and overall mouth health. Not just tooth health, overall mouth health.  Best part, it’s vegetarian and alcohol-free.   Quite amazing actually.

GET COCONUT OIL with CACAO EXTRACT TOOTH SPRAY HERE: https://amzn.to/2BBPV5m

DENTIST RECOMMENDED

These first couple of products are recommended to us by the dental practice of Taylor Wager Family of Arkansas and 44 West Dental in Michigan.  Taylor Wagner Family favored 3M® Fast Release Varnish for many reasons. This clear gel is painted on the patient’s teeth taking less than 60 seconds. It dries instantly. The treatment lasts four to six months and is highly-effective in remineralizing and cavity prevention.

44 West Dental had tremendous success in remineralization using MI Paste, largely because of its main ingredient, Recaldent®. Recaldent® is a milk-derived ingredient that strengthens teeth by delivering phosphate and calcium to the tooth’s enamel, remineralizing the teeth that are most affected by a buildup of bacterial plaque.

All dentists at both offices agreed that the use of the fluoride-enhanced Mi Paste Plus deters caries, the decay and crumbling of a tooth or bone; removes high-plaque buildup; and is excellent as part of a post-bleaching maintenance regime.

GET MI PASTE PLUS HERE: https://amzn.to/2QYh4ts

Precision Dentistry in Maryland gives a strong approval rating to PreviDent Gel for patients whose drinking water have low levels of fluoride, claiming that for many of their patients, the product’s remineralization capabilities have proven remarkable.

While most dentists use a combination of products for remineralization, there seems to be a consensus that these top three products have proven highly effective. Several other products also are widely praised: Neutramaxx 5000 Plus Turbo Toothpaste, XXXX and XXX.  Plus Turbo Toothpaste. This is a prescription-strength fluoride toothpaste that, when used on a daily basis, has proven successful in remineralizing enamel and preventing sensitivity. XXXX is another treatment that is widely recommended because XXXXX.

Just as technology changes and improves at a rapid clip, so too does the products dentists use. Next time you visit your dentist, find out if he or she is keeping up with the times.

HONORABLE MENTION FOR WHITENING:

Again, this isn’t a guide on tooth whitening.  Chances are you probably have already done that which is why you’re concerned for your enamel.  Or maybe you’re just smart and conscientious and already know to be concerned for your enamel.  But we got turned on to a whitening product that claims to have minimal impact on enamel.  Usually, with most whitening products, a whitening session hurts – tooth sensitivity goes crazy after the first application.  The Bright On whitening pen didn’t hurt.

It did help that it was tried with their LED Accelerator Light

GRAB THE BRIGHT ON WHITENING PENS HERE: https://amzn.to/2BAzm9L

GRAB THE LED ACCELERATOR LIGHT HERE: https://amzn.to/2GESOrC

So there you go! In theory, it should only take you a week to get strong white shiny camera-ready and healthy teeth!

I was so excited to see Pomelos in this hemisphere.  I didn’t even know that was possible! It is one of my favorite fruits ever and I hadn’t experienced that taste since that time I spent in VietNam.   I tried to get some Pomelo juice back then every chance I got.  It was almost the only drink you could convince Asians not to add sugar too.  It doesn’t need added sugar, but that doesn’t stop folks in VietNam from insisting you drink it extra sugary.  Anne (some of you remember Anne) would have to constantly tell waiters in restaurants, in vietnamese on my behalf, to just bring me Plain Pomelo juice – I might have been the only one in the whole country that drank it this way.  But it is AWESOME.  It is SWEET on its own.

Flash to today, and I have Pomelos to eat!! In my own hands! But the question is often, WHAT DO I DO WITH THE SKIN?   It is so thick and fluffy, and the only recipe so far online is some sort of braised pomelo pith.  Meh, that sounds like a lot of work.

The Pith (the white part of the peel), actually holds a CRAZY AMOUNT of the health benefits.  It might even be the primary prevention cure for cancer, I’m serious.  I don’t know, but seems promising.  It is SO healthy, it seems so foolish to throw it away.  That and it makes up a substantial amount of the fruit itself.  It has a very fluffy texture, as if the pomelo center is protected by cotton candy (well, it is not sweet – less bitter than grapefruit skin, but still – you probably wouldn’t want to eat it raw and straight).

So once again! This became an Air Fryer experiment, out of sheer curiosity.  And guess what – an INSTANT success!

THE RESULTS?  Imagine a Pita Chip, but more flakey/less dense.   Yeah! It really is that Exactly.   So what’s the RECIPE?  READ ON BELOW!

You will need:

1 Pomelo

Olive Oil

Sea Salt/Kosher Salt

That’s it!

STEP 1. Peel your Pomelo.  Set aside the fruit and focus on the peel.

STEP 2. Separate the green “skin” part from the white pith with a knife. Carefully.  Don’t cut yourself.

STEP 3. Cut the white pith into chip size portions and place in the air fryer.

STEP 4. Generously add olive oil and toss.

STEP 5. Add salt and toss again.

STEP 6: Air Fry at 400 degrees for 7 minutes.

ENJOY!!!!

These chips are awesome, and great with hummus.  The only catch is both the chips (as well as hummus) are very very very very very very very VERY high in fiber.

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What are our Red Carpet picks for what to use this awards season?

Euforia Shea Butter – keep yourself shiny!

Soothe thirsty skin with the enriching power of shea butter ethically

sourced from West Africa. Naturally rich in skin-loving vitamins E

and A, Euforia Shea Butter is as indulgent as it is intensely

nourishing with an ultra-creamy consistency that melts effortlessly

into your skin.

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  Coco Glow

  This decadent treat for your skin will also leave you with a fresh

  sun-kissed glow.

  Flirt Conditioning Shave Cream  BUY IT HERE: https://amzn.to/2rsRCgt

  Shave ANY part of your body 😉 with NO bumps.  And somehow this shave cream serves as hair conditioner in a pinch as well!  Also a quick drop works pretty well to tame flyaways when walking the carpet outdoors.

  

  Leto Cut Out Tee and Lounge Pants

  Designed to drape over your curves, the Euforia Leto Cutout tee in

  size small is spun with bamboo fibers that adapt to your body’s

  temperature while naturally wicking away moisture. This low-key

  touchable tee is detailed with a seductive plunging back and blush

  crisscross straps. Pairs with the Leto Lounge Pants.

  The essence of quiet luxury, Euforia Leto Lounge Pants in size small

  are spun with bamboo fibers to feel as soft as silk while naturally

  adapting to your body’s temperature and wicking away moisture.

  These relaxed-fit lounge pants are designed with a wide-banded waist

  and generous pockets for maximum comfort. Pairs with the Leto

  Cutout Tee.