Conventional toothpaste may contain some toxins.  We have been trained to accept harsh, abrasive and uncomfortable dental products as healthy and normal.  In addition to the chemicals, many people believe that antiseptic mouthwash is a necessary part of oral hygiene.  While it may reduce anaerobic bacteria and the bad breath associated with these bugs, it may also kill the good bugs that are in our mouth, bugs that are necessary for homeostasis. 

Holistic and alternative practitioners recommend a more natural approach to dental care, with use of natural products, herbal medicine to prevent dental disease and halitosis. .

Natural toothpaste is free of harsh abrasives, synthetic chemicals and artificial flavors or colors.  It utilizes botanical products to naturally and effectively clean your teeth.  Tea tree oil is used as a natural antiseptic, it reduces plaque and refreshes the mouth.  Many natural toothpastes also utilize baking soda, which actively cleans the teeth and reduces plaque. 

Instead of artificial flavors and colors, natural toothpastes use essential oils to safely flavor their paste.  These oils leave your mouth feeling clean and fresh.

Naturally sourced fluoride safely and sustainably fights cavities, while zinc citrate, a mineral that occurs naturally, reduces tartar buildup. 

Natural whitening products are also available:  look for products that contain natural silica, which improves cleaning and gently whitens teeth.  Avoid bleaching products or harsh abrasives.

From the bark of the Neem tree, Neem is an extract used in ayurvedic medicine.  Neem is known as the “toothbrush tree” and “nature’s drugstore” in India, and traditionally, people use the twigs to brush their teeth.   Natural companies have harnessed the benefits of Neem by including it in their dental preparations.

In ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine, the essential oil of cloves is used as a painkiller for dental emergencies. It is an antiseptic that is very aromatic, and is used as a flavoring in toothpaste. When diluted by a high quality cooking oil, clove oil can be applied directly to the gums or to a toothache.

All natural, safe ingredients are available for all your dental needs, including dental gum, mouth rinse, tooth powder and dental floss. Dental floss treated with naturally antiseptic tea tree oil is available.