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“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 health to new highs, it takes some adapting to shift from the traditional toothpaste route to using products like our Healthy Mouth Blend and Shine.

In particular, we are regularly asked what’s the best strategy to apply Shine to a toothbrush.

So, in this article, we’re going to share our top 3 strategies to get Shine onto your toothbrush. We’ll also explore how each of these strategies best supports our use of Shine. And we’ll also discuss the pros and cons of each of these options.  If you’re into watching video tutorials, here’s a link to ‘How to Use Shine’.

 

#1 Put a scoop of Shine in your hand

Our favorite strategy to apply Shine to our toothbrush is preciously demonstrated by this adorable child in the photo above. (Big thanks to Kim and Ryan for allowing us to use this photo of their precious child!)

Hands down (pun intended), this is our favorite strategy to get Shine on our toothbrush.

Here’s why…

By having a scoop in your hand, you’ll be able to apply and reapply dry Shine as needed.

In this way, you can get fresh Shine onto all the various areas that need support.

So, whether you’re looking for a little extra whitening polish on your front pearlies or know a spot that could use a little extra remineralizing support, having a small scoop of Shine in one hand provides you the ability to ‘reload’ your toothbrush whenever you need.

Another added benefit is a moist toothbrush never gets close to your jar of Shine.

(We’ve found that Shine really attracts moisture. So, if someone is a ‘brush dipper’ in your home, this strategy will help them have what they want (Shine to dip into) without making the rest of the jar clumpy.)

The only ‘con’ we have found with this strategy is that using one hand to hold Shine limits our ability to switch hands and brush at all possible angles like we share in the video ‘How to brush your teeth to reduce tooth decay’.

My solution… Once I’ve used up all the Shine in my palm, I change hands and circle back to any areas that need more attention from another angle.

 

#2 Put a scoop in a small bowl or dish

If the above strategy seems unhygienic to you or hits you in the ‘that’s just gross’ place we all have, then we suggest you use a small bowl instead of your palm to hold a small scoop of Shine.

In fact, you get all the benefits of using your palm PLUS you can switch hands whenever you feel the need to do so.

The con…  I guess I’m a minimalist of sorts or just like as few items as possible on the bathroom counter. But having to keep a small bowl nearby and needing to rinse it after each brushing makes me prefer the palm technique.

 

#3 Put a scoop directly into your mouth

Some of us around OraWellness prefer this strategy for using Shine.

While this doesn’t give you the benefit of re-dipping to reapply for certain areas, it definitely keeps moisture out of the jar of Shine.

The added benefit is that Shine is going to be well engaged with your saliva so the remineralization power of Shine will be in full force throughout the mouth.

 

#4 Sprinkle onto your brush

Honorable mention goes to our original strategy…  Just sprinkle some Shine onto a moistened toothbrush and brush as normal.

If you are on a tight budget and need to stretch a jar of Shine, this strategy will use the least Shine per brushing.

The downside is that you don’t get the benefit of reapplication.

By the way, if you are looking to stretch your use of Shine, be sure to check out our Shine bulk bags. We have bulk bags in both our original mint flavor and our popular new cinnamon too.  Having the bulk bags available helps us lower our packaging costs and pass an additional 33% savings to you.  Shop Shine bulk bags here.

Last, if you’re looking for easy to apply solutions to help you stop tooth decay and remineralize your teeth, download our FREE eBook, How to Stop Tooth Decay and Remineralize Your Teeth.

Or if you’re looking for ways to naturally whiten your teeth at home, download our FREE eBook, How to Naturally Whiten Your Teeth (Without Destroying Your Enamel).

Do you have other questions about how to use Shine?  If so, check out our Shine FAQ or watch the video below for more ideas how you can use Shine to help remineralize and gently whiten your teeth.

Have you benefited from using Shine?  Please share in the comments below so others can learn from your experience.

 

 

Helpful, Related Resources:

Tooth whitening without abrasive toothpaste – Results of independent lab tests [article]
How to use Shine [video tutorial]
Shine bulk bags [[product solution]]
How to Stop Tooth Decay and Remineralize Your Teeth [Free eBook]
How to Naturally Whiten Your Teeth (Without Destroying Your Enamel) [Free eBook]

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Will and Susan are the founders of OraWellness and are passionate about health, wellness and positive living.

"We are experienced dental health crusaders and holistic oral health product innovators who know first hand the power of nature to heal in miraculous ways."

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  1. Karen Mulhern says

    January 17, 2021

    This sounds like a stupid question but do you rinse it all out when you’re done or leave it in????

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    • Chad at OraWellnesss says

      January 18, 2021

      Aloha Karen,

      Thank you for stopping by. 🙂 Your question is not stupid at all!

      You can definitely rinse all of the Shine out of your mouth right after you’re done brushing with it.

      However, to give Shine more ‘time on the teeth’, here’s a tip that you might find helpful: when we’ve finished brushing with Shine, we will hold the Shine / saliva solution in our mouths and swish it around for a bit as though it were a mouthwash. This gives the solution a little more time on the teeth to help them remineralize. Then we spit and rinse (one of our company founders, Susan, will actually just rinse her tongue after spitting so that any trace amounts of the Shine/saliva solution stays on her teeth for a little longer after that).

      If you’d like, you can also combine a few drops of our HealThy Mouth Blend with Shine and brush with both products simultaneously.

      I hope that helps! Aloha 🙂

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  2. Megan says

    March 23, 2018

    I’m wondering why the powder can’t just mixed with some coconut and/or almond oil so its a bit more of a paste? Since I started using my shine powder I’ve had a problem with having a parched dryness in the back of my throat, which is strange because I was using a homemade toothpaste prior that was made of baking soda, calcium carbonate, xylitol and coconut oil so I don’t think there should be anything irritating in the product. Which is why I’m wondering if it might just be the powder nature of it…will I mess up the ingredients in the shine if I mix it with coconut oil?

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    • Will And Susan says

      March 24, 2018

      Aloha Megan,

      Thank you for reaching out to us here.

      You can definitely mix some Shine with coconut oil to make a paste. We just haven’t done the testing to know how long it will stay viable in that form. Given that it’s an oil, I presume it will stay just fine. FYI, mixing with water would be different as the water would encourage microbial growth in the paste. So, best to stick with using coconut or another oil of your preference.

      Holler with any other great questions!

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  3. Valerie says

    February 26, 2018

    I keep a little ceramic tea bag holder to scoop a little shine and healthymouth oil. Or just the powder. It’s small, easy to rinsesanitize/ and when stored upside down, doesn’t even have streaks. I wouldn’t mind using the palm method, except that I have a dog. And even small amounts of xylitol will kill my dog. The palm method is just to easy to spill. For pet free homes however, it would be fine.

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  4. Lori says

    February 26, 2018

    I bought a little travel size squeeze bottle and put some Shine in it. Now I just squeeze the bottle and it sprays a little bit on my toothbrush. It’s easy to reapply if I need more and the best part is – I can conserve the rest of the jar of Shine and keep it moisture free!

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  5. Stephanie says

    February 25, 2018

    I prefer to sprinkle the powder on my toothbrush but I’ve learned that holding it over the jar allows any excess to fall back into the jar.

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    • Elsa says

      February 26, 2018

      Stephanie, I do exactly the same! I considered the small dish but could not be bothered. I like the hand technique, which had not even occurred to me! Thanks for the tips!

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  6. Gail Williams says

    February 25, 2018

    Hi,
    Where is the link to watch that precious little girl brush her teeth with Shine? I would love to show my husband that if a child could manage using Shine, so could he! Lol!
    I can’t befin to tell you the difference this product has made for me with tooth sensitivity after my tooth chipped. I am ever grateful!????

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Since I grew up in the generation that encouraged honey in a baby bottle, “penny candy” and a daily candy bar in my lunch box….I have had cavities my entire life! I just became used to yearly shots of novacaine!

Since making a healthy lifestyle change 6 years ago which also included dental awareness & health, I began using Ora Wellness Healthy Mouth Blend and most recently “Shine”!

I can’t remember the last cavity & I even receive compliments from my Dentist & hygienist on how healthy my teeth & gums are!

On my last visit my Dentist said, “Whatever you are doing…just keep it up!”

My husband & friends compliment my smile & white teeth consistently!

In the words of Soupy Sales, “Be true to your teeth & they won’t be false to you!”
Thank you Ora Wellness….couldnt have done it without you!

Lisa H from Bonsall, CA

I first encountered OraWellness through the Heal Thy Mouth blend. I loved the way my mouth felt after using it and enjoyed not making my own toothpaste! My gums are healthier than they’ve ever been.

I was going to start making my own toothpaste again to heal my teeth and remineralize them. I was happy to find the Shine tooth powder instead! I also love the way my mouth feels after using it and sensitivity has decreased with use!

I look forward to continuing results!

Sarah M from Ewa Beach, HI

I’ve been making my own tooth powder for over a year now, with good results. I’ve also tried other natural tooth powders that were just okay. I decided to try Shine because I used OraWellness Healthy Mouth Oil alongside my toothpowder and on my floss with amazing results, that even my dentist noticed right away.

Shine is just amazing. It’s a step beyond my own tooth powder that I make. I thought it couldn’t get any better than my own homemade, but Shine is something very stellar!

I noticed a difference after just a couple of times of using it. My teeth are brighter and whiter and I love the taste as well. The bright smile I have now makes me look a lot younger than I really am! Who doesn’t want that??!

I still use the Healthy Mouth oil on my floss and I use it in water as a rinse, but Shine does everything and more that a tooth powder should do. So happy with the results!

Jeanie K from Highlands Ranch, CO

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