Benefits Of Non-Toxic Oral Care

By: Courtney Little, CN + Founder of NWHS

It is believed by many health experts in both Eastern and Western Medicine, that the health of our gut AND MOUTH dictate many various other aspects of our health and vitality. Every 2-3 minutes the blood in our body circulates throughout our mouth, therefore the health of our oral microbiome directly impacts the rest of our body and organ function.

Excess bad bacteria and pathogens living in our oral cavity can travel throughout the rest of our body creating low grade infections systemically. The health of our oral microbiome directly impacts our cardiovascular system, immunity, metabolism and digestion and more!

Just as important as it is to avoid chemicals in your food, cleaning and beauty products, it is equally as important to know the ingredients that you are using to keep your mouth and teeth clean and healthy!

Here are some of our Non-Toxic Oral Care Tips:

1.) Brush + floss 2x/day

2.) Use daily probiotics to keep a healthy level and balance of bacteria in your body

3.) Avoid using these questionable chemicals in your oral care:

Sodium laurel sulfate (SLS)

Sodium fluoride

Triclosan

Artificial sweeteners (such as sodium saccharin, aspartame, xylitol and erythritol)

Artificial color dyes (often made from coal tar)

Propylene glycol

Diethanolamine (DEA)

Microbeads (tiny solid plastic particles)

4.) Schedule out and keep your annual and bi-annual dental visits and cleanings

5.) Avoid sugar and processed foods which feed harmful bacteria in the mouth and gut

6.) Weekly oil pulling with organic coconut oil! Take 1 tsp of coconut oil and swish in your mouth for 5-15 minutes and discard in the trash (not sink or toilet to avoid clogging) a few days each week. Coconut Oil helps to naturally kill harmful pathogens in the mouth as it contains natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties like caprylic acids and lauric acid. Added benefit: will help to naturally whiten your teeth without the harmful teeth whitening chemicals!

7.) Ok if you're a client at NWHS, you know how OBSESSED with all are with Orawellness! Place a few drops on your toothbrush, then apply organic toothpaste for the most refreshing and healing clean at home! Or you can place 6-10 drops in 4oz of water for a refreshing mouthwash. The ingredients in Orawellness helps to naturally clean your mouth and teeth as well as naturally kill harmful bacterias.

Let's keep those mouth's naturally clean as well as the rest of your body!