Are bad teeth caused by kidney problems?

Many people have bad dental problems. Dental problems are mostly caused by poor eating habits or lack of attention to oral hygiene. Of course, some people have bad teeth, which is also closely related to the kidneys. Unhealthy teeth are also an important manifestation of insufficient kidney qi. Therefore, in order to improve the condition of the teeth, you need to replenish the kidney qi first. In addition, in daily life, we should also take good care of our teeth and kidneys.

1. Why are dental problems related to the kidneys?

The "Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" believes that "teeth are the remains of bones." In simple terms, the excess bones grow into teeth. So, teeth are bones. Therefore, whether the kidney's essence is sufficient is related to the health of the teeth. Only when the kidney qi is vigorous and the kidney essence is sufficient can the bone marrow be continuously produced, providing sufficient nutrition for the bones and teeth. Only then will the human bones be strong and the teeth healthy.

We can use the close relationship between kidney qi and teeth to observe the health of the teeth to determine whether the kidney qi is sufficient. Unhealthy teeth are an outward manifestation of insufficient kidney energy.

If the teeth are loose, sparse, yellowed and dull, and are accompanied by symptoms such as low back pain, dizziness, tinnitus, hair loss, a thin tongue, a red tongue, little or no tongue coating, and a thin and rapid pulse, it is generally due to kidney yin deficiency. We can strengthen the teeth by nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney. If the teeth are loose, sparse, yellow and dull, and are accompanied by weakness in chewing, shortness of breath, laziness in speaking, pale tongue, white tongue coating, and a deep and weak pulse, it is considered to be a case of kidney qi deficiency, and the method of tonifying the kidney and replenishing qi can be used to strengthen the teeth.

2. How to protect your teeth in daily life?

1. The key to tooth care is details, so it is best to develop a good lifestyle.

2. Pay attention to oral hygiene and develop a good habit of "brushing teeth in the morning and evening, and rinsing mouth after meals".

3. A quick temper and easy anger will cause toothache, so you should be open-minded and calm.

4. Do not eat hard food, and eat less sour, too cold, or too hot food.

5. Avoid alcohol and hot foods.

6. Keep bowel movements smooth and prevent fecal toxins from rising.

7. Maintain a good work and rest schedule and ensure adequate sleep to ensure smooth functioning of your internal organs.

3. Foods that can nourish the kidneys

Wolfberry: It is mild in nature, sweet in taste, and has the functions of nourishing the kidney and liver, improving eyesight, and strengthening muscles and bones. Long-term consumption can also prolong life. It is especially suitable for middle-aged women with kidney deficiency. It is important to eat wolfberries in moderation. Generally speaking, a handful a day is enough. Just chew them like raisins. It is also suitable to drink them in soups or stewed water. You can also use 30 grams of wolfberry to make tea, soup, or porridge, or chew it directly and take it with warm water.

Yam: It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It is a "top-grade" medicine in traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to its lung-tonifying and spleen-strengthening effects, it can also benefit the kidneys and replenish essence. People with kidney deficiency should eat it regularly. When eating yam, you can fry, stir-fry, cook or stew it according to your personal taste. You can eat 50 to 200 grams a day. In addition to nourishing the kidneys, yam also has a significant effect on the lungs and spleen. In addition, you can also eat more black sesame seeds, walnuts, and chestnuts, which can help replenish kidney essence. You can also use bones to make soup, stew cavity bones, and make pig's trotter soup.

Black beans: They taste sweet, are neutral in nature and non-toxic. It has the effects of dispelling exterior pathogens and clearing away heat, nourishing blood and calming the liver, nourishing the kidney and strengthening yin, and replenishing deficiency and blackening hair. Here is a dietary therapy recipe: take 50 grams of black beans, 15 grams of longan meat, and 50 grams of red dates. Wash the black beans and red dates, put them into a casserole, add three bowls of water, and simmer. When the water is boiled down to two-thirds, remove the scum on the soup and drink it. It can nourish the kidneys and beautify the skin.