Cardamom & Fennel Toothpaste - 75ml

Auromere's highly effective line of Ayurvedic toothpastecombines the natural tooth-whitening fibre PEELU with the astringent and invigorating properties of NEEM and 24 other barks, roots, plants and flowers which have been esteemed for centuries by Ayurvedic specialists for maintaining optimum dental hygiene. The all-natural botanical extracts and essential oils in Auromre Toothpaste are prized for their astringent, purifying and soothing properties that help freshen breath and leave teeth feeling squeaky clean. In addition, Auromere Toothpaste contains no fluoride, gluten, artificial sweeteners, dyes, preservatives or harsh chemicals commonly found in many toothpastes.

Free of fluoride, gluten, bleaches, artificial sweeteners, dyes, animal ingredients and artificial preservatives.

SLS-free and homeopathically compatible with a delicious cardamom-fennel breath-freshening flavor.

Dental Health

While we have all heard our dentists lecture us about the importance of proper oral healthcare, many of us often don't think much more about the subject. Even less of us actually consider our oral health to be integral to the health of our entire body. The truth is: our oral health affects our digestive health and the immune function throughout our bodies. Our mouth is the entrance to our entire digestive tract, and that's where over 70% of our immune system lives.

From this, we can easily see why maintaining our oral health is essential to our overall wellbeing. Not to mention how having an attractive smile can boost your mental health and wellbeing and give you a sense of confidence.

Mouth
Each of our mouths is like a miniature living ecosystem. Our gums, tongue, mouth walls and cheeks are all living tissue, and believe it or not so are your teeth! Although we are all raised thinking of our teeth like inanimate bone, they are actually complex living tissue. In fact, if you check out our Bone Health article, you will see the same is actually true of your bones! Keeping the mouth environment healthy and balanced is the most important thing that you can do for your oral health.

Teeth
Each tooth is made up several different layers that are both complex and dynamic. The outer layer above the gumline is called the enamel and is made up of hydroxyapatite crystals, much like our bones (see our Calcium article for information). Below the gumline, the outer layer of the root is made up of cementum, which consists of mineralized Collagen tissue. The innermost layer of the tooth is called the pulp and is made up of blood vessels, living cells and nerves. Between the hard shell layers and the inner pulp, lies the dentin, which is a dense network of mineralized tubules that allow for nutrient transport from the pulp to the enamel. These are the tubules that can transmit temperature and chemical changes in the mouth to the nerves in the pulp when they are exposed in areas where the enamel is worn too thin, resulting in tooth sensitivity.

Cavities and Bacteria
Bacteria that can colonize the human body enjoy warm, moist environments. This makes your mouth an ideal place to be! Given the right environment, these bacteria can create a biofilm that coats the teeth and makes them resistant to removal. When given sugar, bacteria quickly use it for growth and create acidic waste products. This waste can create an acidic environment around your tooth that results in enamel loss. As the bacteria die off and reproduce, they create tartar along the teeth, which can become mineralized by saliva and create calculus. This calculus prevents the saliva from properly performing its protective function. Removing food debris, cleaning the teeth of tartar before it is mineralized, and changing the diet can quickly reduce the ability of bacteria to grow in your mouth.

Brushing Your Teeth
Most of us have been trained from as early as we can remember how important brushing regularly can be to our oral health. It removes food debris and helps to kill excess bacteria in the mouth. What we aren't told is that many of our commercial toothpastes are full of chemicals that can actually damage our health. For more information and for toothpaste alternatives, please see our Toothpaste article. Brushing after each meal can help to protect the health of your whole body. Be sure to wait some time after sugary or acidic meals to allow the saliva to clear away excess sugar and neutralize the pH as much as possible before brushing, so the enamel can remineralize and not be lost with brushing. Be sure to use a soft toothbrush and gently brush each tooth in a sweeping motion starting at the gums and brushing away (downwards on the upper teeth and upwards on the lower teeth).