Description
Beige Montmorillonite
Gently polishes teeth, whilst giving them a boost of essential minerals that may help to remineralize your teeth.This very pure clay is known for its properties in absorbing toxins, impurities and heavy metals. Deeply nourishing to teeth and gums,in addition it is known for strong anti inflammatory action
Kaolin Clay
We use a pure Ecocertified Kaolin clay. Kaolin is very high in calcium, silica, zinc and manganese, its use, helps to polish and whiten teeth. It is mild and soft and particularly good for people with very sensitive teeth and gums. Well known for its properties in drawing toxins from the mouth. Soothe bleeding gums.
Calcium Carbonate
Is a basic calcium supplement that contains one of the highest concentration of elemental calcium, making it an optimal supplementation for supporting healthy teeth. Calcium is one of the key building blocks that our teeth are made of. Calcium carbonate provides clinically proven benefits and relief in respect to dentin hypersensitivity. It has also been shown to aid in rebuilding enamel.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate has mild abrasive properties that helps to remove plaque build up and polishes away stains.Sodium bicarbonate significantly contributes to a more alkaline pH, an acidic oral environment eats away at tooth enamel causing cavities. The pH in our mouth determines to a large extent what population of bacteria are allowed to flourish. Sodium Bicarbonate is also used to naturally whiten your teeth.
Xylitol
Is a natural sweetener derived from the fibrous parts of plants. It does not break down like ordinary sugar and can keep a neutral pH level in the mouth. Xylitol also prevent bacteria from sticking to the teeth. This how it can protect teeth from decay.
Bacteria in the mouth that are causing cavities are unable to digest xylitol, their growth is generally reduced. The dental benefits of xylitol also include saliva. Saliva that has xylitol is more alkaline than saliva stimulated with others sugars. Research has also shown that the use of xylitol helps repair damage to the enamel.
Activated Charcoal (food grade)
The use of activated charcoal as a medicinal agent dates back to 1500 BC and is is commonly used to treat poisoning due to its strong absorption power. It has antibacterial and anti fungal properties and will consequently improve gum health and sensitive teeth. Bedsides bacteria, the use of activated charcoal will absorb toxins and heavy metals in the mouth.
Today it has increasingly become popular due whitening effect on teeth. This is due to the fact that activated charcoal is shown to be attracted to a group of compounds known as tannins. Tannins are found in common stain inducing items like wine, coffee or tobacco.
Himalayan Salt
In addition to its tooth scrubbing qualities, Himalayan rock salt is high in trace minerals that are beneficial for oral health. It will help to heal mouth sores and irritated gum and is also a natural antimicrobial.