Oral Health Care to Avoid Disease (and DIY Mouthwash)
The entire body is connected – every organ, every vessel, every cell…and yes, every emotion. As a bio-energetics Qest4 practitioner I am constantly seeing the relationship between oral infections and cavities, bacteria, bio-film, dental maloclusions, and more… and how it affects the overall health of my clients.
The mouth is a cesspool of bacteria – it may be an unpleasant thought, but it is a truth. Several years ago during a Truth About Cancer summit the correlation between oral health and cancer was discussed. The evidence linking certain types of cancers and dental procedures using real life case studies is hard to deny. Indeed, when we provide bio-energetic scans it is not uncommon for the system to identify a cavitation or infection, and link it to a certain part of the body –gland, organ, bone, and more. My greatest take away from this particular summit was to never underestimate the importance of using a mouthwash in one’s oral hygiene routine.
During one particular podcast a medical doctor referred to the amount of bacteria found in the mouth upon wakening in the morning, and especially for those who sleep with their mouths open. If you snore, your mouth has a greater amount of bacteria than those who do not. Honestly, that particular podcast set me into a fairly rigid routine of using a mouthwash first thing upon waking in the morning, even if that meant in the wee hours when nature called. In addition to swishing a mouth rinse around for minimum of one minute in the morning, it is repeated just prior to bedtime.
If you are not one to make your own mouthwash a commercial brand recommend by oral health coach, Carrie Ibbetson, RDH, is a brand called Spry – which is alcohol free, an important factor for proper mouth pH (mouth rinse contains alcohol). You want to look for oral care products with xylitol and erythritol which helps to establish proper pH. Spry is fluoride-free and can be found in the children’s section of the oral health aisle in a number of stores. Flavors include island grape, aloe and mint – the bubble gum is quite strong. It may also be found online at vitacost.com.
I’ve been making homemade hygiene products for my family for years, and the mouthwash recipe seems to be ever-evolving the more I learn. The base for this recipe was developed from reading the ingredient labels of holistically “clean” products purchased at a store, and as well, after listening to a number of dentists interviewed during the online Oral Health Summit. My recipe begins with a 50/50 ratio of distilled water and 3% hydrogen peroxide. Food grade hydrogen peroxide is optional, as the 3% you buy at the local Walgreens states on the label that it is indicated for gargling. Additional ingredients are added. More recently – the addition of xylitol crystals after learning of its oral benefits from Ibbetson.
Although obtaining a leaf of aloe-vera may post a bit of a challenge, depending upon where you live – I prefer including this ingredient for two reasons. The first is that aloe contains antimicrobial properties, and naturally soothes inflamed or damaged gums; secondly it helps the mouthwash better coat the teeth with the addition of this thicker-than-liquid-substance.
The final touch on our homemade mouthwash is the addition of essential oils. Several therapeutic grade essential oils are used to break up, what Nadine Artemis in her book, Oral Health Care Avoiding the Dentist Without Ignoring Your Teeth, refers to as quorum sensing. Artemis describes, “Quorum sensing is the way in which pathogens communicate to coordinate group behavior and regulate gene expression.” Artemis states that clove oil has been shown to reduce quorum sensing, or the compilation of pathogens gathering in the mouth, by 74% in scientific studies. In the oral cavity pathogens exist in a free-floating planktonic, or an individually weak state of being. Quorum sensing is, in essence, a signal for these weak pathogens to come together and grow in numbers, thereby gaining strength and viability. This clustering of pathogens then becomes a biofilm, and the plaque we develop on our teeth protects the biofilms. My own personal experience with clove goes back a number of years when my dentist suggested that I may need a root canal. He packed the area with clove soaked gauze, and repeated this the following day. This was my introduction to using herbs and spices for oral health – and although my dentist at that time was not listed as a holistic dentist, he apparently knew of the benefits of clove. This actually worked and I was able to avoid the root canal, for which I am immeasurably grateful after learning more about the long-lasting, potentially harmful health ramifications during the Truth About Cancer series by Ty and Charlene Bollinger.
For the full recipe of a do-it-yourself mouthwash from Purely Living Wellness please visit this link.
Oil pulling or xylitol pulling to reduce or reverse cavities.
Oil pulling is the process of pulling a heaping teaspoon of organic, pure coconut oil through the mouth, swishing between the teeth for a period of time. Coconut oil is anti-bacteria and antimicrobial and will pull the toxins from your teeth and gums. Although twenty minutes is recommended, this poses a challenge for many for various reasons. Therefore, it is suggested you begin with five minutes. Coconut oil is solid when kept at temperatures below 72 degrees, but it will melt once inside the oral cavity. It is critical to spit the coconut oil in the trash can – do not swallow all the bacteria or it would make the entire effort mute. As well, because it becomes solid spitting into the sink drain would potentially lead to a plumber expense due to a clogged drain. For better flavor, infuse coconut oil with fresh rosemary springs, or whole cloves from the spice cabinet, on the stovetop . Bring the herbs and coconut oil to a low simmer for thirty minutes, reducing to a low temperature for a couple of hours – while monitoring and stirring occasionally. Strain and store in a jar in the refrigerator to keep fresh for your needs. Some find it helpful to mold into small ice cube trays, or cut the cubes into the size/amount you wish to use for each oil pulling session.
Organic fractionated coconut oil can be used instead of coconut oil from the kitchen cupboard if one cannot handle the texture of a solid fat in your mouth. Dr. Joe Mercola offers the tip of oil pulling while showering, which essentially forces you to pull the oil for 20 minutes or so. It is important to spit coconut oil in the wastebasket as it will thicken and clog your sink drain!
Ibbetson , an oral health care coach mentioned earlier, recommends xylitol pulling – versus coconut oil, and explains how Xylitol starves the bacteria in the mouth. Check out her video. Admittedly, the texture of coconut oil pulling has been a difficult one for me personally to accept. Learning about xylitol pulling it definitely a more pleasant experience, but granted, it is more costly.
Toothpaste Recommendation: We use 4life Ennumi fluoride free toothpaste with xylitol, which also contains transfer factors – a natural immune system booster. This has helped people with receding gums. The link will take you to the Purely Living Wellness page allowing you to purchase at wholesale/preferred client cost.
My own family utilizes sonic toothbrushes, and as well an aqua flosser – which pulses water onto the gums and teeth to help rid the mouth of debris in the tightest nooks. During the 2019 Oral Health Summit a dentist stated that using an aqua flosser, rather than dental floss of which people can inflict gum injury upon themselves, is the best investment one can make for their oral health care. The pressure of the aqua flossers appears to vary greatly within the brands offered. It may be more difficult for younger ones to use and there is a trick to getting used to it. Be patient as your practice and eventually you will get the hang of it. As with any new modality for your health, it takes time to learn something new and persistence will pay off – especially as you begin to realize a more healthy mouth and pearly whites.
Although Purely Living Wellness can provide bio-energetic dental scans, oral health related imbalances will show up in one’s comprehensive bio-energetic scans. We have found Qest4 bio-energetic scans to be a valuable resource upon post wisdom teeth extraction surgery. Upon completion of my daughter’s surgery a comprehensive scan helped to provide frequency balancing for numbness in the lips, bleeding and pain, and indicated that her body was asking for chaga mushroom and goldenseal herbs for healing. If you would like to learn more, please contact us today.
Disclaimer: Rita Shimniok/Purely Living Wellness is not a dentist or a member of dental professionals. This article is provided as education, based on L.I.F.E. – Living Intentionally From Experience. This article is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please see your trusted health care provider for your dental health needs.
The mouth is a cesspool of bacteria – it may be an unpleasant thought, but it is a truth. Several years ago during a Truth About Cancer summit the correlation between oral health and cancer was discussed. The evidence linking certain types of cancers and dental procedures using real life case studies is hard to deny. Indeed, when we provide bio-energetic scans it is not uncommon for the system to identify a cavitation or infection, and link it to a certain part of the body –gland, organ, bone, and more. My greatest take away from this particular summit was to never underestimate the importance of using a mouthwash in one’s oral hygiene routine.
During one particular podcast a medical doctor referred to the amount of bacteria found in the mouth upon wakening in the morning, and especially for those who sleep with their mouths open. If you snore, your mouth has a greater amount of bacteria than those who do not. Honestly, that particular podcast set me into a fairly rigid routine of using a mouthwash first thing upon waking in the morning, even if that meant in the wee hours when nature called. In addition to swishing a mouth rinse around for minimum of one minute in the morning, it is repeated just prior to bedtime.
If you are not one to make your own mouthwash a commercial brand recommend by oral health coach, Carrie Ibbetson, RDH, is a brand called Spry – which is alcohol free, an important factor for proper mouth pH (mouth rinse contains alcohol). You want to look for oral care products with xylitol and erythritol which helps to establish proper pH. Spry is fluoride-free and can be found in the children’s section of the oral health aisle in a number of stores. Flavors include island grape, aloe and mint – the bubble gum is quite strong. It may also be found online at vitacost.com.
I’ve been making homemade hygiene products for my family for years, and the mouthwash recipe seems to be ever-evolving the more I learn. The base for this recipe was developed from reading the ingredient labels of holistically “clean” products purchased at a store, and as well, after listening to a number of dentists interviewed during the online Oral Health Summit. My recipe begins with a 50/50 ratio of distilled water and 3% hydrogen peroxide. Food grade hydrogen peroxide is optional, as the 3% you buy at the local Walgreens states on the label that it is indicated for gargling. Additional ingredients are added. More recently – the addition of xylitol crystals after learning of its oral benefits from Ibbetson.
Although obtaining a leaf of aloe-vera may post a bit of a challenge, depending upon where you live – I prefer including this ingredient for two reasons. The first is that aloe contains antimicrobial properties, and naturally soothes inflamed or damaged gums; secondly it helps the mouthwash better coat the teeth with the addition of this thicker-than-liquid-substance.
The final touch on our homemade mouthwash is the addition of essential oils. Several therapeutic grade essential oils are used to break up, what Nadine Artemis in her book, Oral Health Care Avoiding the Dentist Without Ignoring Your Teeth, refers to as quorum sensing. Artemis describes, “Quorum sensing is the way in which pathogens communicate to coordinate group behavior and regulate gene expression.” Artemis states that clove oil has been shown to reduce quorum sensing, or the compilation of pathogens gathering in the mouth, by 74% in scientific studies. In the oral cavity pathogens exist in a free-floating planktonic, or an individually weak state of being. Quorum sensing is, in essence, a signal for these weak pathogens to come together and grow in numbers, thereby gaining strength and viability. This clustering of pathogens then becomes a biofilm, and the plaque we develop on our teeth protects the biofilms. My own personal experience with clove goes back a number of years when my dentist suggested that I may need a root canal. He packed the area with clove soaked gauze, and repeated this the following day. This was my introduction to using herbs and spices for oral health – and although my dentist at that time was not listed as a holistic dentist, he apparently knew of the benefits of clove. This actually worked and I was able to avoid the root canal, for which I am immeasurably grateful after learning more about the long-lasting, potentially harmful health ramifications during the Truth About Cancer series by Ty and Charlene Bollinger.
For the full recipe of a do-it-yourself mouthwash from Purely Living Wellness please visit this link.
Oil pulling or xylitol pulling to reduce or reverse cavities.
Oil pulling is the process of pulling a heaping teaspoon of organic, pure coconut oil through the mouth, swishing between the teeth for a period of time. Coconut oil is anti-bacteria and antimicrobial and will pull the toxins from your teeth and gums. Although twenty minutes is recommended, this poses a challenge for many for various reasons. Therefore, it is suggested you begin with five minutes. Coconut oil is solid when kept at temperatures below 72 degrees, but it will melt once inside the oral cavity. It is critical to spit the coconut oil in the trash can – do not swallow all the bacteria or it would make the entire effort mute. As well, because it becomes solid spitting into the sink drain would potentially lead to a plumber expense due to a clogged drain. For better flavor, infuse coconut oil with fresh rosemary springs, or whole cloves from the spice cabinet, on the stovetop . Bring the herbs and coconut oil to a low simmer for thirty minutes, reducing to a low temperature for a couple of hours – while monitoring and stirring occasionally. Strain and store in a jar in the refrigerator to keep fresh for your needs. Some find it helpful to mold into small ice cube trays, or cut the cubes into the size/amount you wish to use for each oil pulling session.
Organic fractionated coconut oil can be used instead of coconut oil from the kitchen cupboard if one cannot handle the texture of a solid fat in your mouth. Dr. Joe Mercola offers the tip of oil pulling while showering, which essentially forces you to pull the oil for 20 minutes or so. It is important to spit coconut oil in the wastebasket as it will thicken and clog your sink drain!
Ibbetson , an oral health care coach mentioned earlier, recommends xylitol pulling – versus coconut oil, and explains how Xylitol starves the bacteria in the mouth. Check out her video. Admittedly, the texture of coconut oil pulling has been a difficult one for me personally to accept. Learning about xylitol pulling it definitely a more pleasant experience, but granted, it is more costly.
Toothpaste Recommendation: We use 4life Ennumi fluoride free toothpaste with xylitol, which also contains transfer factors – a natural immune system booster. This has helped people with receding gums. The link will take you to the Purely Living Wellness page allowing you to purchase at wholesale/preferred client cost.
My own family utilizes sonic toothbrushes, and as well an aqua flosser – which pulses water onto the gums and teeth to help rid the mouth of debris in the tightest nooks. During the 2019 Oral Health Summit a dentist stated that using an aqua flosser, rather than dental floss of which people can inflict gum injury upon themselves, is the best investment one can make for their oral health care. The pressure of the aqua flossers appears to vary greatly within the brands offered. It may be more difficult for younger ones to use and there is a trick to getting used to it. Be patient as your practice and eventually you will get the hang of it. As with any new modality for your health, it takes time to learn something new and persistence will pay off – especially as you begin to realize a more healthy mouth and pearly whites.
Although Purely Living Wellness can provide bio-energetic dental scans, oral health related imbalances will show up in one’s comprehensive bio-energetic scans. We have found Qest4 bio-energetic scans to be a valuable resource upon post wisdom teeth extraction surgery. Upon completion of my daughter’s surgery a comprehensive scan helped to provide frequency balancing for numbness in the lips, bleeding and pain, and indicated that her body was asking for chaga mushroom and goldenseal herbs for healing. If you would like to learn more, please contact us today.
Disclaimer: Rita Shimniok/Purely Living Wellness is not a dentist or a member of dental professionals. This article is provided as education, based on L.I.F.E. – Living Intentionally From Experience. This article is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please see your trusted health care provider for your dental health needs.