Back in October of 2020 I went to the dentist as usual. I had thought my teeth were doing fine now. I had had terrible teeth as a kid. I lived on sugar, soda, and ramen noodles and all manner of junk. I always DREADED the dentist because it always meant bad news and more cavities. My bottom two molars were already decaying when they came in when I was in second grade and I’ve had trouble with these two teeth for a long time and had them crowned in 2018

I got married in 2010 and started working at a health food store and ate only whole foods and quit my sugar addiction and low and behold no more cavities!
After having my first child I began having health issues and started looking deeper into diet and nutrition. I followed Weston Price, did Whole 30 Paleo, did AIP, followed Plant Paradox…. all of which helped little by little for me to heal.

I was feeling my best in 2018. No more arthritis or stomach aches or nerve pain, etc.. However, in early January of 2018, even though I had been eating a diet low in grains, high in veggies and fiber, etc. and thought I was the healthiest I’d ever been, low and behold I had SEVERAL cavities!?!? I was devastated. I felt exhausted because I was already doing all the things I knew to do as far as eating healthy, using bentonite clay to brush, etc. So I cried then let it go and had the last of them filled in January of 2019.
Now comes October 2020 and I go the dentist and they ask me how old I am (33) and how often I floss (EVERY DAY!) and how often I brush (EVERY DAY morning and night!) and then ask me if anyone has talked to me about periodontal disease (no).

Well, I was told I have early stage periodontal disease but not to worry about it because it wasn’t bad. They told me I needed flouride, which I refused because thyroid issued run in my family. They told me to use a special rinse to help with sensitivity (I had no sensitivity and told them I stay away from chemicals at all costs). They told me to use a special toothpaste for sensitive teeth which I also refused because of creepy ingredients and because I was having no sensitivity except when they used the tools on my front lower teeth.

They told me if it gets worse they can inject antibiotics into the gum pockets to fix it. NO WAY. I told them how I stay away from antibiotics unless 100% necessary because of how they affect the gut. “This only stays in your mouth” said the dentist. I know better than that.

I remembered YEARS ago using a Bass toothbrush and the tooth oil and enjoying it, though at the time I was not in a place financially to buy it a second time when I ran out and then had forgotten about it. I came home from the dentist that day and cried because they said there was no hope. But then I stopped crying and immediately came to orawellness website and ordered their kit for periodontal disease.

I did not change my diet hardly at all. I started brushing with first the oil blend and then the shine every single day for three months. Well, the shine ran out at Christmas and I started brushing with bentonite until I could order more. I used the applicator occasionally. I was not consistent with it, but did feel my mouth felt EXTRA clean in the morning when I did use it.

I had a dentist appointment late January 2021 and the lady said my reading were WAY better and to stop using the product I found because I was in the safe zone now. I was SHOCKED she would say to STOP using what worked. Crazy. I will NOT stop using these products. They are the ONLY thing I changed. I am so impressed. This stuff works! I recommend it to everyone! I even have my 8 year old and my 2 year old using it (well, the little one only the shine right now because the oil is too “hot” for her).

Thank you all for the work you do! I feel silly I did not come here once I found out I had cavities back in 2018 because I KNEW about you all! Instead of getting down on myself about it though, I just feel grateful to come and get resources here when i did! My mouth feels great! Thank you for standing up and being the “weirdos” in this world full of dental myths and broken healthcare systems that cover up symptoms at best! Your research and videos and encouragement are invaluable.

Lacy O from OK