Our mouth is a gateway to the inside of our body. It is where our digestive system begins, and is also linked to the endocrine, immune and respiratory systems. Therefore, everything we eat (and the chemicals used to produce food), the air we breathe, the quality of the water, our oral hygiene (chemical or natural)... All of this leaves a trace on the oral microbiome which, when imbalanced or completely redefined by a new bacterial pattern, it can give signs through local problems, such as gingivitis, cavities or bad breath, or through immune, hormonal problems and inflammation 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 washed, but this is usually done thanks to chemicals.
When we think about oral hygiene, toothpaste is the first thing that comes to mind. I always found it strange to read warnings about ingestion on toothpaste tubes. How do I control this in a child, for example? And why should I trust a product that supposedly cleans my mouth and inside my body is harmful to me? Furthermore, the inside of our mouth is made up of highly absorbent fabrics, with direct connection to our blood vessels. So when we put chemicals in our mouth, we are giving them a shortcut to being easily and highly absorbed.
Therefore, I dedicated myself to creating all-natural oral hygiene products, which are now available individually, but also in the Teeth Kit .
INCLUDES:
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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 organism. During sleep, our body does its cleaning and detoxification work, and toxins accumulate on the tongue. It is very important to remove them with the scraper as soon as we wake up, before swallowing anything.
Why do oil pulling?
It is an ancestral practice of Ayurvedic Medicine , which consists of cleaning toxins and bacteria from the mouth with oil. Originally with sunflower and sesame oils, but a lot of coconut oil is also used. Just put a tablespoon in your mouth, after using the scraper, and swish for at least 3 minutes (originally, 20!). It is normal for the oil to come out yellowish, which means that it has retained all the impurities in the mouth. This practice can also help to relieve tension in the TMJ for people with bruxism, for example, to heal damaged and bloody gums and to soothe irritated throats .
In the formula of our Brilha Whitening Elixir we use coconut and sesame oils and essential oils, such as cardamom, with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits, which are very important for protecting the gums . Do oil pulling morning and night and your mouth will feel cleaner and fresher.
VERY IMPORTANT: After swishing, do not throw the mouthwash directly into the sink, as it is oily and can clog the pipes. Put 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 we were kids: sugar is bad for your teeth. And it's true. Of the various bacteria in our mouth, Streptococcus mutans stands out, which is often found in the oral cavity of those who eat a lot of sugar. This bacteria metabolizes sugar and synthesizes acids that act on the mineral structure of the tooth, creating the famous cavities. That's why it doesn't make sense for conventional toothpastes to be sweet.
In the formula of our Cardamom Toothpaste we use salt to balance the pH of the mouth , preventing the proliferation of bacteria that feed on sugar. In fact, an ancient common practice was to rinse your mouth with water and salt, precisely because it was an oral disinfectant.
It is an object that we have to use every day and that degrades quite easily. Have you ever thought about how much plastic you throw away on a regular basis? Bamboo toothbrushes are (fortunately) starting to be seen more and more around and I'm really happy to have one in the store, just arrived! To complete your oral hygiene ritual and make it more sustainable.
