IS THERE A TIME THAT’S BEST
TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH?
The American Dental Association recommends brushing
your teeth twice a day. One of those times should be at
bedtime, because if certain foods and drinks sit in your mouth for
an extended duration they will create a serious threat to gums and teeth. Keep a
toothbrush at work to brush after eating. Place two drops of dōTERRA On Guard® on the bristles, and massage them into the teeth and gums. Brush your tongue while including dōTERRA
On Guard, Cinnamon, or Peppermint to promote clean and crisp breath. Toothpaste that is
designed to neutralize low pH and freshen breath is excellent. To promote cleanliness try
adding 3–4 drops of Melaleuca (Tea Tree) essential oil, or dōTERRA On Guard and Spearmint
on the toothbrush before adding your toothpaste.
Chew only sugarless gum
(preferably one with xylitol).
Chewing gum stimulates saliva,
buffering the pH of the mouth,
and reducing plaque.
Kids’ mouth guards
are usually quite dirty. Try
soaking the mouth guard in cool
water with 5 drops of dōTERRA
On Guard and Peppermint.
Swish with a mouth rinse.
Try making your own: add 2 teaspoons
of salt to 4 cups of warm water and
mix well. Let cool if desired, then add
5 or more drops each of Melaleuca,
dōTERRA On Guard, Cinnamon, and
Peppermint and 2 or more drops
of Clove. Rinse for 30 seconds two
times per day. This rins H\