Get insanely white teeth (by improving micro-hardness of enamel)

Summary

This video reveals natural ways to whiten teeth without harsh chemicals. It explains that the key to white teeth lies in the mineralization of enamel, which reflects light and hides the yellow dentin beneath. The video shares three methods: using a magnesium chloride solution to increase enamel density, eating foods rich in malbim to boost saliva content, and ensuring adequate vitamin K2 intake to support calcium transport into teeth. By incorporating these strategies, you can improve the health and whiteness of your teeth naturally.

Takeaways

• 😀 Some people are born with naturally white teeth due to the micro hardness of their enamel, which reflects light better and prevents the yellowish dentin from showing.
• 😀 Staining from coffee, wine, and smoking can yellow teeth, but good oral hygiene, such as regular brushing, is essential to prevent further yellowing.
• 😀 The key factor for naturally white teeth is the mineralization of enamel, which increases its micro hardness and its ability to reflect light.
• 😀 Enamel is the outer layer of teeth that covers dentin, which naturally has a yellow tint due to its organic material.
• 😀 Low mineral density in enamel allows more light to pass through, exposing the yellow dentin underneath, which causes yellow teeth.
• 😀 Increasing the micro hardness of enamel, by enhancing mineralization, can make teeth appear whiter and healthier.
• 😀 Magnesium chloride can help improve enamel micro hardness. A study showed that it increased enamel hardness by 9.6%, leading to visibly whiter teeth.
• 😀 To use magnesium chloride for whitening, mix pure magnesium chloride flakes with water in a spray bottle, then apply and brush your teeth with the solution.
• 😀 Foods high in malbim (like nettle tea, chilaet, cucumber water, and bee pollen) can increase the micro hardness of enamel, similar to magnesium chloride.
• 😀 Vitamin K2 plays an important role in bone and tooth health, as it helps transport calcium into teeth and bones while preventing arterial calcification. Foods like goose liver and egg yolks are good sources of Vitamin K2.

Q & A

Why do some people have naturally white teeth while others struggle to achieve the same result?

The natural whiteness of teeth depends largely on the microhardness of the enamel. People with more mineralized enamel reflect more light, making their teeth appear whiter. Those with less mineralized enamel may have more light penetrate the teeth, revealing the yellowish dentin underneath.

What is enamel, and how does it affect the whiteness of your teeth?

Enamel is the outer layer of your teeth that covers the dentin. It is composed mostly of crystalline material, which reflects light and prevents the yellow hue of the dentin from showing. The denser and more mineralized the enamel, the whiter the teeth appear.

What is the role of dentin in tooth color?

Dentin is the layer beneath the enamel and is naturally yellow due to its organic content, such as collagen. The dentin's yellow color can show through if the enamel is not dense enough, leading to yellow-looking teeth.

What is the key factor that influences the natural whiteness of teeth?

The key factor is the microhardness of the enamel. More minerals in the enamel result in less light passing through, making the teeth appear whiter. Less mineralization causes the dentin's yellow hue to become more visible.

How does magnesium chloride help in whitening teeth?

Magnesium chloride increases the microhardness of the enamel by shrinking the size of the nanocrystals within the teeth. This makes the enamel denser and enhances its light-reflecting properties, resulting in whiter teeth.

What is the scientific basis behind using magnesium chloride to improve tooth whiteness?

A study in January 2016 demonstrated that applying a magnesium chloride solution to teeth increased enamel microhardness by 9.6%, leading to a visible improvement in tooth whiteness.

How can you make your own magnesium chloride solution for teeth whitening?

To make the solution, purchase 100% pure magnesium chloride flakes, fill a spray bottle with one-third of the flakes and the rest with water. Apply this solution to your teeth and gently brush to enhance the enamel's microhardness.

What are some foods that can help increase the mineralization of tooth enamel?

Foods high in malbim, such as nettle tea, cucumber water, chilet, and bee pollen, can help increase the malbim content in saliva, which in turn enhances enamel mineralization and tooth whiteness.

What role does vitamin K2 play in tooth whiteness and overall dental health?

Vitamin K2 supports the microhardness of the enamel by influencing a protein called Matrix GLA protein. This protein helps transport calcium to the teeth and bones, preventing calcium from settling in arteries. A deficiency in vitamin K2 can lead to yellow teeth, brittle bones, and arterial calcification.

What are some good sources of vitamin K2 for improving tooth whiteness?

Foods rich in vitamin K2 include eel, goose liver, high-quality egg yolks, hot cheeses, natto, and skate liver oil. Supplementing with vitamin K2 in the menaquinone 4 form, along with vitamin D3, can also be beneficial.