Our mouth is a gateway to the interior of our body. It's where our digestive system begins, and it's also connected to the endocrine, immune, and respiratory systems. Therefore, everything we eat (and the chemicals used to produce the food), the air we breathe, the quality of the water, our oral hygiene (chemical or natural)... all leave a trace in the oral microbiome which, when unbalanced or completely redefined by a new bacterial pattern, can manifest as local problems such as gingivitis, cavities, or bad breath, or as immune, hormonal, and inflammatory problems in other areas of the body.
Unfortunately, conventional toothpastes and mouthwashes are full of chemical ingredients that interfere with our natural oral microbiome. We are used to using products that foam, which give us the feeling of being well-cleaned, but this is usually achieved thanks to chemicals.
When we think about oral hygiene, toothpaste is the first thing that comes to mind. I've always found it strange to read warnings about swallowing toothpaste tubes. How do I control that in a child, for example? And why should I trust a product that supposedly cleans my mouth but harms me inside my body? Furthermore, the inside of our mouths is composed of highly absorbent tissues, directly connected to our blood vessels. Therefore, when we put chemical products in our mouths, we are giving them a shortcut to be easily and highly absorbed.
That's why I dedicated myself to creating completely natural oral hygiene products, which are already available individually, but also in the Teeth Kit .
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1 x Tongue Scraper
Why clean your tongue?According to Ayurvedic medicine, the tongue is a diagnostic organ, a mirror of the interior of our body. During sleep, our body performs its cleansing and detoxification process, and toxins accumulate on the tongue. It is very important to remove them with a tongue scraper as soon as we wake up, before swallowing anything.
Why do oil pulling?
It's an ancient practice in Ayurvedic medicine , consisting of cleansing toxins and bacteria from the mouth with oil. Originally sunflower and sesame oils were used, but coconut oil is also commonly used. Simply place a tablespoon in your mouth after using a scraper and rinse for at least 3 minutes (originally, 20!). It's normal for the oil to come out yellowish, meaning it has retained all the impurities from the mouth. This practice can also help relieve tension in the TMJ (temporomandibular joint), for people with bruxism, for example, to heal damaged and bleeding gums, and to soothe irritated throats .
In our Brightening Mouthwash formula, we use coconut and sesame oils and essential oils, such as cardamom, with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits, very important for protecting the gums . Do oil pulling morning and night and feel your mouth cleaner and fresher.
VERY IMPORTANT: After rinsing your mouth, do not throw the mouthwash directly down the sink, as it is oily and can clog the pipes. Place it on a piece of paper and throw it in the trash.
Why use a salty toothpaste?
It's one of those things we've heard since childhood: sugar is bad for your teeth. And it's true. Of the various bacteria in our mouths, Streptococcus mutans stands out, being very common in the oral cavity of those who consume a lot of sugar. This bacterium metabolizes sugar and synthesizes acids that act on the mineral structure of the tooth, creating the infamous cavities. That's why it doesn't make sense for conventional toothpastes to be sweetened.
In our Cardamom Toothpaste formula , we use salt to balance the pH of the mouth , preventing the proliferation of bacteria that feed on sugar. In fact, a common ancient practice was to rinse the mouth with salt water, precisely because it is an oral disinfectant.
It's an object we have to use every day and that degrades fairly easily. Have you ever thought about the amount of plastic you throw away regularly? Bamboo toothbrushes are (thankfully) starting to become more common, and I'm really happy to have one in the store, it just arrived! To complete your oral hygiene routine and make it more sustainable.