Short on time? Here’s a quick summary of this article’s most important points: The human body contains a microbial ecosystem. The mouth and the body are connected and influence one another. Oral bacteria create biofilms. The health-supporting bacteria thrive when biofilms are thin. However, if we allow the biofilm to build and become thick, then…Read More
How to make a DIY remineralizing tooth powder (that really works)
Good news, DIY fans–we’ve heard your requests loud and clear! 🙂 In this article, we’ll explore how to make your own DIY remineralizing tooth powder. We’ll also introduce you to our newest offering, bulk bags of MCHA, to help you make your own tooth powder at home. This is the ‘secret sauce’ behind the remineralization…Read More
The HealThy Mouth Blend’s Long Road to Organic Certification
We are officially THRILLED to share some big (we mean BIG) news with you today! After literally years of work towards this goal, we’re honored and excited to announce that our HealThy Mouth Blend is made from 100% (yep, 100%) certified organic ingredients, and it now proudly sports the official USDA certified organic logo!! Since…Read More
“What’s the best way to get Shine onto my toothbrush?”
With the recent publication of the results of independent lab tests on Shine’s gentle whitening ability, we’ve received a lot of positive praise. So many of you have reached back to us to let us know how you benefit from using Shine. And while it’s true that using Shine really helps us take our oral…Read More
How to brush your teeth to stop tooth decay
A common question we get after someone learns about how to brush your teeth to reduce gum disease with the Bass brushing technique goes like this… “My gum line feels great! But don’t I need to brush the rest of my teeth too?” Other versions of this FAQ are: “How do I brush my…Read More
How to brush your teeth to reduce gum disease (Bass brushing 2.0)
“How do I brush my teeth right?” “Can the way I brush my teeth actually stop gum disease?” “Can we cause harm brushing our teeth?” These are a few of the hundreds of different questions we have received from you, our readers, over the years. Since the launch of our very first OraWellness video tutorial,…Read More
What’s the best electric toothbrush to reduce gum disease?
If you’ve been reading our work for a bit, you have probably come across our 2 part series that explores the question, “Are electric toothbrushes or manual toothbrushes better?“. And while we still love our not-fancy-but-effective Bass toothbrushes, if you find that you just don’t have the time to manually get your teeth as clean…Read More
“Can I use the HealThy Mouth Blend and Shine together?”
Thank you for all of the positive feedback from everyone regarding the milestone of getting our HealThy Mouth Blend certified organic! In the many ‘congrats’ emails we received, we had a handful of people ask us to share how we use our HealThy Mouth Blend and Shine together. So, today let’s explore two helpful, high-level…Read More
How to avoid 3 common tooth brushing mistakes that can damage your teeth and gums
Brushing our teeth is one of those skills that we learn so early in life, we never think to question it. I mean, when was the last time you asked yourself, “I wonder if I breathe correctly?” or “Do I walk right?” Like we point out in our video tutorial from several years ago, “How…Read More
The 3 times it’s best to NOT brush your teeth
Is it ever a smart choice to not brush our teeth? As each of us continues on our path to balance our oral flora and heal the disconnect with our mouths, we eventually come to question many of the common oral health myths in our culture. One of the most prevalent oral health myths is…Read More