So....I've been reading lots about brushing teeth with essential oils and decided to give it a go yesterday!
Some people make their own paste (I may try that some day) but for now, I am just adding EO's to my store-bought toothpaste.
Yesterday morning I tried 2 drops of spearmint.
Yes....it is now as clear to me as it is to you that I need a new toothbrush!!
I couldn't believe how insanely clean my entire mouth felt afterward! Cheeks, tongue, squeaky clean teeth! In love with this!!
So later in the day I decided that rather than 2 drops of spearmint, I'd try one drop spearmint and one drop cloves.
I have read many good things lately about clove oil and oral health. It's antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, the list goes on and on! It is also said to soothe a toothache.
Well....let me tell you, cloves in most certainly as potent as it smells! Although it was not painful, it did have some bite, made my eyes water a little, and tingled the gums, cheeks and tongue!!
So.....last attempt of the day, and tied for first place with my love of spearmint. A simple blend of cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, lemon and rosemary. I blended this in a 2ml amber vial, and only used 2 drops of the blend in my toothpaste. The strong clove is blended nicely with the other 4 oils and was quite refreshing.
Give it a try! Don't use too much.
**I don't recommend this be used in toothpaste for children, due to the fact that they have a tendency to swallow at least some, and the EO's would then be ingested.
Happy Brushing!!
It’s great to know that brushing with the essential oils turned out to be effective for you, despite being a bit tingly. And I agree about not practicing this with little kids, since they have the tendency to swallow. Anyway, thanks for sharing this with us, Brianna. All the best!
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