🦷 My Holistic Oral Care Routine: Active Infection vs. Maintenance Mode
Family! So many of y’all have asked about what I do for oral care—especially when there's inflammation, pain, or infection in the gums or teeth. So I’m breaking it down into two regimens: one for healing (active infection) and one for maintaining a healthy mouth. Remember: your mouth is the gateway to your gut, brain, and bloodstream. Let’s treat it like sacred ground. 🛠 Regimen for Active Infection (Think: any inflammation, gum pain, tooth sensitivity, bleeding gums, etc.) 1. Oil Pulling (3x/day or minimum twice daily)After each meal—or at the very least before your morning brush and after your nighttime brush—I oil pull using coconut oil (you can also use sesame or castor oil). This ancient Ayurvedic practice helps draw out bacteria, reduce inflammation, and support gum regeneration.❗ Skip this step if you have mercury fillings—oil pulling can cause those toxins to leach. 2. Ditch Fluoride ToothpasteIf you haven’t already, eliminate fluoridated toothpaste ASAP. Fluoride can calcify your pineal gland and may contribute to other imbalances. I use a mineral tooth powder to help remineralize my teeth naturally—this is key when dealing with cavities or enamel erosion. 3. Eat Nutrient-Dense Foods + Drink Mineral-Rich WaterHealing starts from the inside. I focus on foods rich in fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K2), trace minerals, and hydrating with spring or structured water (juice from fruits) loaded with minerals. This supports remineralization and overall oral immunity. 4. Avoid Processed Foods & Artificial SugarsThese are straight-up enemies of healing. Not only do they feed harmful oral bacteria, but they also weaken the immune system. Your food is your body’s building material—choose wisely. 5. Salt Water Rinse (2x/day or more)I use warm water mixed with high-quality sea salt or pink Himalayan salt. Salt water is a natural antiseptic and helps reduce swelling, draw out infection, and create an alkaline environment in the mouth. 6. Floss + Tongue Scrape DailyFlossing clears debris and plaque between teeth, while tongue scraping removes bacteria buildup from your tongue (which can be a major source of bad breath and bacterial overload).