OraWellness Smile Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste

Source:
Food grade powdered bone from grass-fed & finished, pastured, BSE-free New Zealand cattle, in micro (not nano) particle size. Non-ashed, to preserve naturally occurring peptides.

Function:
Supports tooth remineralization by providing the exact same minerals our teeth are made of, in the right ratio, and in the right (micro) particle size for optimal support (without the potential risks of nanoparticles). Helps mitigate some active tooth decay, and helps protect against future demineralization and cavities.

Why is the non-ashed peptide preservation so important? Research demonstrates that hydroxyapatite combined with peptides (proteins) helps enhance remineralization potential: “The early pellicle proteins, proline-rich proteins and statherin, promote remineralization of the enamel by attracting calcium ions.” (1)

Source:
Hardwoods, like birch.

Function:
Provides sweetness while also directly supporting remineralization. Xylitol works synergistically with hydroxyapatite to support demineralized regions with the minerals needed to stop active decay. Xylitol also supports a healthier oral microbiome. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Source:
N/A

Function:
Solvent (it helps all of the ingredients combine into a paste texture).

Source:
Mined product.

Function:
Mild abrasive agent that helps gently polish away food/drink stains from teeth.

With its low abrasivity score (Relative Dentin Abrasivity / RDA) and high cleaning capacity (Pellicle Cleaning Ratio / PCR), white kaolin clay is rated in the top of the Cleaning Efficiency Index. That means it helps gently whiten teeth without harming enamel by being too abrasive. (1)

Source:
Mined product.

Function:
Another gentle abrasive agent that helps gently polish away food/drink stains from teeth. Calcium carbonate is also included in the formula to provide a base for delivering one of the forms of hydroxyapatite.

Source:
Synthesized product. Micro (not nano) particle size.

Function:
Supports tooth remineralization by providing the exact same minerals our teeth are made of, in the right ratio, and in the right (micro) particle size for optimal support (without the potential risks of nanoparticles). Aggragates with calcium carbonate to provide bioavailable minerals to support remineralization. Helps mitigate some active tooth decay, and helps protect against future demineralization and cavities.

Source:
Coconut.

Function:
Moisturizer that contributes to the paste’s creamy texture. Research shows that coconut oil helps to suppress certain oral pathogens, including strep mutans, the primary pathogen implicated with tooth decay. (1, 2)

Source:
Coconut.

Function:
This MCT oil from coconut is another ingredient that helps to provide that smooth, creamy texture to the paste.

Source:
Mined product.

Function:
Chelator that can help bind to and remove heavy metals. Clinoptilolite is a very pure form of zeolite. Research suggests that clinoptilolite is very effective at trapping and removing unwanted toxins (including heavy metals) from the body. (1, 2)

Source:
Essential oil of cinnamon leaf.

Function:
Certified organic cinnamon leaf oil provides flavor to the formula, and contributes to the warming profile. Also, scientific literature suggests that cinnamon essential oil is effective in stopping streptococcus mutans, the main thug bug implicated with tooth decay. (1)

Source:
Essential oil of peppermint.

Function:
Certified organic peppermint oil provides flavor to the formula, and contributes to the cooling profile. Scientific literature has also shown peppermint to be effective in reducing populations of certain oral pathogens, particularly those that are related to gum disease. (1, 2)

Source:
Essential oil of spearmint.

Function:
Certified organic spearmint leaf oil provides flavor to the formula, and contributes to the cooling profile. Scientific literature has also shown spearmint to be effective in reducing populations of certain oral pathogens, particularly those that are related to gum disease. (1, 2)

Source:
Coconut, palm kernel oil, and a very small contribution from GMO-free corn.

Function:
Non-ionic surfactant that helps reduce the surface tension between the different components of the formula (like water and oils) so they can mix together. It also provides a gentle foam without the risks associated with harsh foaming agents, like SLS. According to research on non-ionic surfactants, “Their cleansing capacity and lather characteristics are quite weak; therefore, they are considered the most gentle. Moreover, non-ionic surfactants usually have the lowest skin irritancy potential amongst the different types of surfactants.” (1)

Source:
Mentha arvensis.

Function:
Provides a cooling burst of refreshing flavor to the formula.

Source:
Synthesized product.

Function:
pH adjuster.

Source:
N/A

Function:
This ingredient is a denatured fermentation of lactobacillus bacteria. Research suggests that denatured probiotic species can both enhance native immune function and stimulate a well-regulated immune response in the host’s microbiome. (1)

Source:
N/A

Function:
Antimicrobial and antioxidant. This extract is a member of the ‘Three Yellows’ group in traditional Chinese herbal medicine, and it contributes to the natural preservation of the formula. Radix Scutellariae is the dried root of the Scutellaria baicalensis plant (aka ‘Chinese skullcap’, ‘Baikal skullcap’, or ‘Huang Qin’), and it has been found to have broad antimicrobial applications, including suppressing staph aureus and many oral thug bugs. (1, 2, 3)

Source:
Essential oil of clove bud.

Function:
Certified organic clove bud oil provides flavor to the formula, and contributes to the warming profile. Clove has long been used in traditional medicines around the world to alleviate oral health issues. Research shows that clove helps soothe distressed or painful nerves (1), balance the oral microbiome by reducing the presence of the microbes associated with gum disease (1), and disrupt the communications between different species of oral pathogens, making it more difficult for them to gang up (2).

Source:
RSPO-certified palm oil.

Function:
There’s a very small amount of glycerin in our paste (less than 1%). It’s only in there because it’s a moisturizing component of other, compound ingredients that we use in the formula.

Source:
N/A

Function:
Helps thicken the formula and combine the components into one cohesive paste texture.

Source:
Brassica napus (i.e. rapeseed or canola).

Function:
Antioxidant, preservative. Helps to protect the formula from degrading.

Source:
Extract of cordyceps militaris mycelium.

Function:
Antimicrobial, antioxidant. This extract from the cordyceps mushroom is a wonderful contribution from the traditional Chinese herbal medical system. Cordyceps helps preserve our paste formula to keep it fresh. Dilute cordyceps has been shown to inhibit the bacteria implicated with tuberculosis and other infections. (1, 2)

Source:
Extract of licorice root.

Function:
Antimicrobial, antioxidant. Another wonderful contribution from traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Licorice root has been used for hundreds of years to harmonize herbal formulas. Recent research suggests that licorice extract decreases risk of tooth decay by suppressing strep mutans, the primary oral pathogen implicated with tooth decay. (1, 2)

Source:
Extract of monk fruit.

Function:
A non-glycemic sweetener that doesn’t contribute to the risk of tooth decay. Research suggests that monk fruit extract (aka Luo Han Kuo fruit extract) has antibacterial effects found against not only S. mutans, but Porphyromonas gingivalis and Candida albicans. (1)

Source:
Stevia plant leaves.

Function:
Sweetener without the risks. Similar to xylitol, research suggests that stevia extracts are non-acidogenic, they reduce biofilm accumulation, and they don’t support the growth of S. mutans. (1)

Source:
Cucumbers.

Function:
Helps improve the paste’s flavor by calming the bitter notes from other ingredients in the formula.

Source:
Hardened sap from acacia trees.

Function:
Emulsifier that contributes to the paste’s texture by mixing ingredients that otherwise wouldn’t play nicely together. Plus, research suggests that acacia gum (aka ‘gum arabic’) is a wonderful prebiotic for the oral microbiome, and contributes to a healthier balance of microbes in the mouth. (1, 2)

Source:
Extract of orange fruit.

Function:
Another ingredient that helps improve the paste’s flavor by calming the bitter notes from other ingredients in the formula.

Source:
Food grade powdered bone from grass-fed & finished, pastured, BSE-free New Zealand cattle, in micro (not nano) particle size.

Function:
Supports tooth remineralization by providing the exact same minerals our teeth are made of, in the right ratio, and in the right (micro) particle size for optimal support (without the potential risks of nanoparticles). Helps mitigate some active tooth decay, and helps protect against future demineralization and cavities.

Why is the non-ashed peptide preservation so important? Research demonstrates that hydroxyapatite combined with peptides (proteins) helps enhance remineralization potential: “The early pellicle proteins, proline-rich proteins and statherin, promote remineralization of the enamel by attracting calcium ions.” (1)

Source:
Hardwoods, like birch.

Function:
Provides sweetness while also directly supporting remineralization. Xylitol works synergistically with hydroxyapatite to support demineralized regions with the minerals needed to stop active decay. Xylitol also supports a healthier oral microbiome. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Source:
N/A

Function:
Solvent (it helps all of the ingredients combine into a paste texture).

Source:
Mined product.

Function:
Mild abrasive agent that helps gently polish away food/drink stains from teeth.

With its low abrasivity score (Relative Dentin Abrasivity / RDA) and high cleaning capacity (Pellicle Cleaning Ratio / PCR), white kaolin clay is rated in the top of the Cleaning Efficiency Index. That means it helps gently whiten teeth without harming enamel by being too abrasive. (1)

Source:
Mined product.

Function:
Another gentle abrasive agent that helps gently polish away food/drink stains from teeth. Calcium carbonate is also included in the formula to provide a base for delivering one of the forms of hydroxyapatite.

Source:
Synthesized product. Micro (not nano) particle size.

Function:
Supports tooth remineralization by providing the exact same minerals our teeth are made of, in the right ratio, and in the right (micro) particle size for optimal support (without the potential risks of nanoparticles). Aggragates with calcium carbonate to provide bioavailable minerals to support remineralization. Helps mitigate some active tooth decay, and helps protect against future demineralization and cavities.

Source:
Coconut.

Function:
Moisturizer that contributes to the paste’s creamy texture. Research shows that coconut oil helps to suppress certain oral pathogens, including strep mutans, the primary pathogen implicated with tooth decay. (1, 2)

Source:
Coconut.

Function:
This MCT oil from coconut is another ingredient that helps to provide that smooth, creamy texture to the paste.

Source:
Orange peel oil.

Function:
Flavorant and moisturizer. Research shows that Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Peel Oil can help protect against the bacteria responsible for dental cavities. (1)

Source:
Mined product.

Function:
Chelator that can help bind to and remove heavy metals. Clinoptilolite is a very pure form of zeolite. Research suggests that clinoptilolite is very effective at trapping and removing unwanted toxins (including heavy metals) from the body. (1, 2)

Source:
Ethyl alcohol, natural flavorings (proprietary).

Function:
Flavoring (Yum! Who doesn’t love vanilla? 🙂)

Source:
Coconut, palm kernel oil, and a very small contribution from GMO-free corn.

Function:
Non-ionic surfactant that helps reduce the surface tension between the different components of the formula (like water and oils) so they can mix together. It also provides a gentle foam without the risks associated with harsh foaming agents, like SLS. According to research on non-ionic surfactants, “Their cleansing capacity and lather characteristics are quite weak; therefore, they are considered the most gentle. Moreover, non-ionic surfactants usually have the lowest skin irritancy potential amongst the different types of surfactants.” (1)

Source:
Synthesized product.

Function:
pH adjuster.

Source:
N/A

Function:
Helps thicken the formula and combine the components into one cohesive paste texture.

Source:
N/A

Function:
This ingredient is a denatured fermentation of lactobacillus bacteria. Research suggests that denatured probiotic species can both enhance native immune function and stimulate a well-regulated immune response in the host’s microbiome. (1)

Source:
N/A

Function:
Antimicrobial and antioxidant. This extract is a member of the ‘Three Yellows’ group in traditional Chinese herbal medicine, and it contributes to the natural preservation of the formula. Radix Scutellariae is the dried root of the Scutellaria baicalensis plant (aka ‘Chinese skullcap’, ‘Baikal skullcap’, or ‘Huang Qin’), and it has been found to have broad antimicrobial applications, including suppressing staph aureus and many oral thug bugs. (1, 2, 3)

Source:
RSPO-certified palm oil.

Function:
There’s a very small amount of glycerin in our paste (less than 1%). It’s only in there because it’s a moisturizing component of other, compound ingredients that we use in the formula.

Source:
Brassica napus (i.e. rapeseed or canola).

Function:
Antioxidant, preservative. Helps to protect the formula from degrading.

Source:
Extract of cordyceps militaris mycelium.

Function:
Antimicrobial, antioxidant. This extract from the cordyceps mushroom is a wonderful contribution from the traditional Chinese herbal medical system. Cordyceps helps preserve our paste formula to keep it fresh. Dilute cordyceps has been shown to inhibit the bacteria implicated with tuberculosis and other infections. (1, 2)

Source:
Extract of licorice root.

Function:
Antimicrobial, antioxidant. Another wonderful contribution from traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Licorice root has been used for hundreds of years to harmonize herbal formulas. Recent research suggests that licorice extract decreases risk of tooth decay by suppressing strep mutans, the primary oral pathogen implicated with tooth decay. (1, 2)

Source:
Extract of monk fruit.

Function:
A non-glycemic sweetener that doesn’t contribute to the risk of tooth decay. Research suggests that monk fruit extract (aka Luo Han Kuo fruit extract) has antibacterial effects found against not only S. mutans, but Porphyromonas gingivalis and Candida albicans. (1)

Source:
Stevia plant leaves.

Function:
Sweetener without the risks. Similar to xylitol, research suggests that stevia extracts are non-acidogenic, they reduce biofilm accumulation, and they don’t support the growth of S. mutans. (1)

Source:
Cucumbers.

Function:
Helps improve the paste’s flavor by calming the bitter notes from other ingredients in the formula.

Source:
Hardened sap from acacia trees.

Function:
Emulsifier that contributes to the paste’s texture by mixing ingredients that otherwise wouldn’t play nicely together. Plus, research suggests that acacia gum (aka ‘gum arabic’) is a wonderful prebiotic for the oral microbiome, and contributes to a healthier balance of microbes in the mouth. (1, 2)

Source:
Extract of orange fruit.

Function:
Another ingredient that helps improve the paste’s flavor by calming the bitter notes from other ingredients in the formula.

Source:
Synthesized product. Micro (not nano) particle size.

Function:
Supports tooth remineralization by providing the exact same minerals our teeth are made of, in the right ratio, and in the right (micro) particle size for optimal support (without the potential risks of nanoparticles). Aggragates with calcium carbonate to provide bioavailable minerals to support remineralization. Helps mitigate some active tooth decay, and helps protect against future demineralization and cavities.

Source:
Hardwoods, like birch.

Function:
Provides sweetness while also directly supporting remineralization. Xylitol works synergistically with hydroxyapatite to support demineralized regions with the minerals needed to stop active decay. Xylitol also supports a healthier oral microbiome. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Source:
N/A

Function:
Solvent (it helps all of the ingredients combine into a paste texture).

Source:
Mined product.

Function:
Mild abrasive agent that helps gently polish away food/drink stains from teeth.

With its low abrasivity score (Relative Dentin Abrasivity / RDA) and high cleaning capacity (Pellicle Cleaning Ratio / PCR), white kaolin clay is rated in the top of the Cleaning Efficiency Index. That means it helps gently whiten teeth without harming enamel by being too abrasive. (1)

Source:
Mined product.

Function:
Another gentle abrasive agent that helps gently polish away food/drink stains from teeth. Calcium carbonate is also included in the formula to provide a base for delivering one of the forms of hydroxyapatite.

Source:
Coconut.

Function:
Moisturizer that contributes to the paste’s creamy texture. Research shows that coconut oil helps to suppress certain oral pathogens, including strep mutans, the primary pathogen implicated with tooth decay. (1, 2)

Source:
Coconut.

Function:
This MCT oil from coconut is another ingredient that helps to provide that smooth, creamy texture to the paste.

Source:
Mined product.

Function:
Chelator that can help bind to and remove heavy metals. Clinoptilolite is a very pure form of zeolite. Research suggests that clinoptilolite is very effective at trapping and removing unwanted toxins (including heavy metals) from the body. (1, 2)

Source:
Pea.

Function:
Adds protein to the formula to help enhance the remineralization benefits that hydroxyapatite provides. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Also acts as an emulsifier.

Source:
Essential oil of cinnamon leaf.

Function:
Certified organic cinnamon leaf oil provides flavor to the formula, and contributes to the warming profile. Also, scientific literature suggests that cinnamon essential oil is effective in stopping streptococcus mutans, the main thug bug implicated with tooth decay. (1)

Source:
Essential oil of peppermint.

Function:
Certified organic peppermint oil provides flavor to the formula, and contributes to the cooling profile. Scientific literature has also shown peppermint to be effective in reducing populations of certain oral pathogens, particularly those that are related to gum disease. (1, 2)

Source:
Essential oil of spearmint.

Function:
Certified organic spearmint leaf oil provides flavor to the formula, and contributes to the cooling profile. Scientific literature has also shown spearmint to be effective in reducing populations of certain oral pathogens, particularly those that are related to gum disease. (1, 2)

Source:
Coconut, palm kernel oil, and a very small contribution from GMO-free corn.

Function:
Non-ionic surfactant that helps reduce the surface tension between the different components of the formula (like water and oils) so they can mix together. It also provides a gentle foam without the risks associated with harsh foaming agents, like SLS. According to research on non-ionic surfactants, “Their cleansing capacity and lather characteristics are quite weak; therefore, they are considered the most gentle. Moreover, non-ionic surfactants usually have the lowest skin irritancy potential amongst the different types of surfactants.” (1)

Source:
Mentha arvensis.

Function:
Provides a cooling burst of refreshing flavor to the formula.

Source:
Synthesized product.

Function:
pH adjuster.

Source:
N/A

Function:
This ingredient is a denatured fermentation of lactobacillus bacteria. Research suggests that denatured probiotic species can both enhance native immune function and stimulate a well-regulated immune response in the host’s microbiome. (1)

Source:
N/A

Function:
Antimicrobial and antioxidant. This extract is a member of the ‘Three Yellows’ group in traditional Chinese herbal medicine, and it contributes to the natural preservation of the formula. Radix Scutellariae is the dried root of the Scutellaria baicalensis plant (aka ‘Chinese skullcap’, ‘Baikal skullcap’, or ‘Huang Qin’), and it has been found to have broad antimicrobial applications, including suppressing staph aureus and many oral thug bugs. (1, 2, 3)

Source:
Essential oil of clove bud.

Function:
Certified organic clove bud oil provides flavor to the formula, and contributes to the warming profile. Clove has long been used in traditional medicines around the world to alleviate oral health issues. Research shows that clove helps soothe distressed or painful nerves (1), balance the oral microbiome by reducing the presence of the microbes associated with gum disease (1), and disrupt the communications between different species of oral pathogens, making it more difficult for them to gang up (2).

Source:
N/A

Function:
Helps thicken the formula and combine the components into one cohesive paste texture.

Source:
RSPO-certified palm oil.

Function:
There’s a very small amount of glycerin in our paste (less than 1%). It’s only in there because it’s a moisturizing component of other, compound ingredients that we use in the formula.

Source:
Brassica napus (i.e. rapeseed or canola).

Function:
Antioxidant, preservative. Helps to protect the formula from degrading.

Source:
Extract of cordyceps militaris mycelium.

Function:
Antimicrobial, antioxidant. This extract from the cordyceps mushroom is a wonderful contribution from the traditional Chinese herbal medical system. Cordyceps helps preserve our paste formula to keep it fresh. Dilute cordyceps has been shown to inhibit the bacteria implicated with tuberculosis and other infections. (1, 2)

Source:
Extract of licorice root.

Function:
Antimicrobial, antioxidant. Another wonderful contribution from traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Licorice root has been used for hundreds of years to harmonize herbal formulas. Recent research suggests that licorice extract decreases risk of tooth decay by suppressing strep mutans, the primary oral pathogen implicated with tooth decay. (1, 2)

Source:
Extract of monk fruit.

Function:
A non-glycemic sweetener that doesn’t contribute to the risk of tooth decay. Research suggests that monk fruit extract (aka Luo Han Kuo fruit extract) has antibacterial effects found against not only S. mutans, but Porphyromonas gingivalis and Candida albicans. (1)

Source:
Stevia plant leaves.

Function:
Sweetener without the risks. Similar to xylitol, research suggests that stevia extracts are non-acidogenic, they reduce biofilm accumulation, and they don’t support the growth of S. mutans. (1)

Source:
Cucumbers.

Function:
Helps improve the paste’s flavor by calming the bitter notes from other ingredients in the formula.

Source:
Hardened sap from acacia trees.

Function:
Emulsifier that contributes to the paste’s texture by mixing ingredients that otherwise wouldn’t play nicely together. Plus, research suggests that acacia gum (aka ‘gum arabic’) is a wonderful prebiotic for the oral microbiome, and contributes to a healthier balance of microbes in the mouth. (1, 2)

Source:
Extract of orange fruit.

Function:
Another ingredient that helps improve the paste’s flavor by calming the bitter notes from other ingredients in the formula.

Source:
Synthesized product. Micro (not nano) particle size.

Function:
Supports tooth remineralization by providing the exact same minerals our teeth are made of, in the right ratio, and in the right (micro) particle size for optimal support (without the potential risks of nanoparticles). Aggragates with calcium carbonate to provide bioavailable minerals to support remineralization. Helps mitigate some active tooth decay, and helps protect against future demineralization and cavities.

Source:
Hardwoods, like birch.

Function:
Provides sweetness while also directly supporting remineralization. Xylitol works synergistically with hydroxyapatite to support demineralized regions with the minerals needed to stop active decay. Xylitol also supports a healthier oral microbiome. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Source:
N/A

Function:
Solvent (it helps all of the ingredients combine into a paste texture).

Source:
Mined product.

Function:
Mild abrasive agent that helps gently polish away food/drink stains from teeth.

With its low abrasivity score (Relative Dentin Abrasivity / RDA) and high cleaning capacity (Pellicle Cleaning Ratio / PCR), white kaolin clay is rated in the top of the Cleaning Efficiency Index. That means it helps gently whiten teeth without harming enamel by being too abrasive. (1)

Source:
Mined product.

Function:
Another gentle abrasive agent that helps gently polish away food/drink stains from teeth. Calcium carbonate is also included in the formula to provide a base for delivering one of the forms of hydroxyapatite.

Source:
Coconut.

Function:
Moisturizer that contributes to the paste’s creamy texture. Research shows that coconut oil helps to suppress certain oral pathogens, including strep mutans, the primary pathogen implicated with tooth decay. (1, 2)

Source:
Coconut.

Function:
This MCT oil from coconut is another ingredient that helps to provide that smooth, creamy texture to the paste.

Source:
Orange peel oil.

Function:
Flavorant and moisturizer. Research shows that Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Peel Oil can help protect against the bacteria responsible for dental cavities. (1)

Source:
Mined product.

Function:
Chelator that can help bind to and remove heavy metals. Clinoptilolite is a very pure form of zeolite. Research suggests that clinoptilolite is very effective at trapping and removing unwanted toxins (including heavy metals) from the body. (1, 2)

Source:
Pea.

Function:
Adds protein to the formula to help enhance the remineralization benefits that hydroxyapatite provides. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Also acts as an emulsifier.

Source:
Ethyl alcohol, natural flavorings (proprietary).

Function:
Flavoring (Yum! Who doesn’t love vanilla? 🙂)

Source:
Coconut, palm kernel oil, and a very small contribution from GMO-free corn.

Function:
Non-ionic surfactant that helps reduce the surface tension between the different components of the formula (like water and oils) so they can mix together. It also provides a gentle foam without the risks associated with harsh foaming agents, like SLS. According to research on non-ionic surfactants, “Their cleansing capacity and lather characteristics are quite weak; therefore, they are considered the most gentle. Moreover, non-ionic surfactants usually have the lowest skin irritancy potential amongst the different types of surfactants.” (1)

Source:
N/A

Function:
Helps thicken the formula and combine the components into one cohesive paste texture.

Source:
Synthesized product.

Function:
pH adjuster.

Source:
N/A

Function:
This ingredient is a denatured fermentation of lactobacillus bacteria. Research suggests that denatured probiotic species can both enhance native immune function and stimulate a well-regulated immune response in the host’s microbiome. (1)

Source:
N/A

Function:
Antimicrobial and antioxidant. This extract is a member of the ‘Three Yellows’ group in traditional Chinese herbal medicine, and it contributes to the natural preservation of the formula. Radix Scutellariae is the dried root of the Scutellaria baicalensis plant (aka ‘Chinese skullcap’, ‘Baikal skullcap’, or ‘Huang Qin’), and it has been found to have broad antimicrobial applications, including suppressing staph aureus and many oral thug bugs. (1, 2, 3)

Source:
RSPO-certified palm oil.

Function:
There’s a very small amount of glycerin in our paste (less than 1%). It’s only in there because it’s a moisturizing component of other, compound ingredients that we use in the formula.

Source:
Brassica napus (i.e. rapeseed or canola).

Function:
Antioxidant, preservative. Helps to protect the formula from degrading.

Source:
Extract of cordyceps militaris mycelium.

Function:
Antimicrobial, antioxidant. This extract from the cordyceps mushroom is a wonderful contribution from the traditional Chinese herbal medical system. Cordyceps helps preserve our paste formula to keep it fresh. Dilute cordyceps has been shown to inhibit the bacteria implicated with tuberculosis and other infections. (1, 2)

Source:
Extract of licorice root.

Function:
Antimicrobial, antioxidant. Another wonderful contribution from traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Licorice root has been used for hundreds of years to harmonize herbal formulas. Recent research suggests that licorice extract decreases risk of tooth decay by suppressing strep mutans, the primary oral pathogen implicated with tooth decay. (1, 2)

Source:
Extract of monk fruit.

Function:
A non-glycemic sweetener that doesn’t contribute to the risk of tooth decay. Research suggests that monk fruit extract (aka Luo Han Kuo fruit extract) has antibacterial effects found against not only S. mutans, but Porphyromonas gingivalis and Candida albicans. (1)

Source:
Stevia plant leaves.

Function:
Sweetener without the risks. Similar to xylitol, research suggests that stevia extracts are non-acidogenic, they reduce biofilm accumulation, and they don’t support the growth of S. mutans. (1)

Source:
Cucumbers.

Function:
Helps improve the paste’s flavor by calming the bitter notes from other ingredients in the formula.

Source:
Hardened sap from acacia trees.

Function:
Emulsifier that contributes to the paste’s texture by mixing ingredients that otherwise wouldn’t play nicely together. Plus, research suggests that acacia gum (aka ‘gum arabic’) is a wonderful prebiotic for the oral microbiome, and contributes to a healthier balance of microbes in the mouth. (1, 2)

Source:
Extract of orange fruit.

Function:
Another ingredient that helps improve the paste’s flavor by calming the bitter notes from other ingredients in the formula.