Not Just a Pretty Smile: Natural Oral Health Solutions & Tools For You
The effects of poor oral health go beyond our mouths. Detrimental oral bacteria and the inflammation associated with periodontitis may play a role in some serious diseases, increasing the risk of developing heart disease (which can affect the heart valves) and bacterial infection in the blood. Unhealthy oral bacteria may enter the lungs causing pneumonia and other respiratory diseases. Other health problems related to poor oral health are osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, some cancers and Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that causes dry mouth. (A dry mouth caused by insufficient saliva changes the pH of the oral cavity and promotes detrimental bacterial growth. Other factors that can cause dry mouth are chronic stress and over 400 medications.) Good oral health is important for everyone, but especially important for those with artificial heart valves or diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other conditions which lower our resistance to infections.A healthy mouth is more than just a pretty smile so Evergreen Nutrition offers you these solutions and tools for natural oral health care.
Herbs Etc. Mouth Tonic™
Herbs Etc. Mouth Tonic is a professional strength herbal blend formulated to support the tissues of the mouth and promote gingival and periodontal health while promoting the regeneration of the mouth’s lining. It is soothing to oral tissues and the gums, so it may be beneficial for those with dentures or braces.This highly concentrated formula is made with the time-honored antibacterial herbsmyrrh and organicgoldenseal, both of which promote the health of oral tissues and gums. Myrrh is the go-to herb for oral health problems such as gingivitis, periodontal disease, mouth ulcers and abscesses. It also increases blood flow to promote healing and reduce gum recession. Goldenseal is anti-inflammatory and also helpful for gingivitis, plus it may reduce gum recession and be useful for thrush.
Other herbs in this natural oral health formula are:
• OrganicEchinacea angustifolia root for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic and antimicrobial actions and its benefits for gingivitis, periodontal disease and mouth ulcers.• Yerba mansa root has anti-plaque, antiseptic, antifungal and astringent properties.• Prickly ash bark improves blood circulation and tightens soft tissues.
Mouth Tonic also contains antimicrobialpropolis which is useful for gingivitis, periodontal disease and mouth ulcers. It can also help strengthen tooth enamel.Propolis is made by bees, so do not use if you are allergic to bees or bee products.
This product contains no artificial sweeteners or corn syrup and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives (of any kind). It is also gluten free.Mouth Tonic is easy to use. Simply apply five drops to a cotton swab then apply to gums and mouth tissues twice daily. Do not rinse — it’s OK to swallow. Some people may experience a stinging sensation (it contains 65-75% alcohol by volume) so diluting it with water should remedy that. A one-ounce bottle yields about 230 servings. So it’s a very good value.
Mouth Tonic can also be used in water flossers. If it’s OK to use add-ins to your brand of water flosser, add 30 drops to the tank and floss as usual. Using it this way will net you about 40 servings per bottle. Still a very good value.
Digest Gold Smiles™ Probiotic Mints
Enzymedica, The Enzyme Experts you know and trust, have introduced a new oral care product, Smiles Probiotic Mints. These one-of-a-kind, quick-melting mints provide a unique oral probiotic, HK Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 (HK L-137), that positively influences your mouth’s microbiome and has been clinically studied to support oral health (including gums, teeth and fresh breath) and for periodontal and overall immune function. Research indicates that “daily HK L-137 intake can decrease the depth of periodontal pockets in patients undergoing supportive periodontal therapy.”
HK L-137 is different from probiotics that need to be refrigerated — it has been heat-treated and stabilized to preserve its effectiveness. HK L-137 was discovered at the Medical Institute of Bioregulation at Kyushu University, one of Japan’s most prestigious immunology laboratories. It was isolated from narezushi, (fermented fish) and looks promising for its immune, oral and other health benefits.
Each quick melt contains 12 billion cells (50 mg) of clinically studied HK Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 and dissolves in a minty burst. Smiles Probiotic Mints are shelf-stable and have no added sugar. Allergen information: contains soy, milk and fish.
Suggested use: Allow one mint to dissolve in your mouth. Use your tongue to spread the inner contents along the teeth and gums. Wait 1-2 minutes before drinking water. For best results, take three times daily.
Goodwell™ Natural Oral Health Care
Goodwell offers alternatives to plastic oral care products. They are made with sustainable materials in factories that comply with worldwide environmental best practices. All Goodwell products are vegan and not tested on animals. Their bristles are made of charcoal-infused nylon — the most sustainable vegan option that is stable enough to clean effectively. While the bristles are technically “soft,” the addition of charcoal makes them feel “soft-medium.” Why charcoal? Charcoal helps to deodorize, fighting the germs that cause bad breath. It also helps balance oral pH.
GoodFloss: Made of PLA bioresin and nylon floss. Each box has 10 credit-card-sized cards with four flossers/picks each and is individually packed in a paper envelope.
Pacific Mint Toothpaste: A natural formula with no synthetics, preservatives, colorants or fluoride. The tubes are made of a recyclable (but not biodegradable) sugarcane-derived polyethylene. It has a refreshing minty flavor with a pinch of Jacobsen’s hand-harvested Pacific Ocean sea salt. There is no outer packaging for either the 4-ounce or travel size tubes.
Goodwell sustainable oral care products are good for you and good for the planet!
Bamboo Toothbrush: Sustainably-harvested, compostable bamboo handle with soy-based paint and recyclable paper packaging.
Premium Toothbrush: Recycled aluminum handle to keep and a degradable brush head (made of vegetable starch-based PLA bioresin ) to replace every three months.
GoodFloss: Made of PLA bioresin and nylon floss. Each box has 10 credit-card-sized cards with four flossers/picks each and is individually packed in a paper envelope.
Pacific Mint Toothpaste: A natural formula with no synthetics, preservatives, colorants or fluoride. The tubes are made of a recyclable (but not biodegradable) sugarcane-derived polyethylene. It has a refreshing minty flavor with a pinch of Jacobsen’s hand-harvested Pacific Ocean sea salt. There is no outer packaging for either the 4-ounce or travel size tubes.
Goodwell sustainable oral care products are good for you and good for the planet!
