Most people brush their teeth at least twice a day, using a standard toothpaste. Commercial toothpastes are made with a variety of chemicals which tackle bacteria and help keep your teeth and mouth clean and fresh. While pharmaceutical toothpastes and mouthwashes are the norm, some great natural oral health products are available. In this post we’re going to take a look at our three main oral healthcare products:
Propolis is well know for its antibacterial properties, and it’s also anti-inflammatory. Extensive research has been undertaken into the benefits of propolis in oral healthcare. This has lead to the development of propolis-based alternatives to standard products.
Propolis Toothpaste
Our Propolis Toothpaste is made with calcium carbonate. This is a mild abbrasive, which helps clean the surface of the tooth. It also helps remove plaque, debris and can improve surface colouration too. We also include diatomaceous earth which has similar properties. Combined with vegetable glycerin and purified water, these minerals form the base of our natural toothpaste. To this we add propolis extract. This is propolis in liquid form – packed full of antioxidant flavonoids. Propolis is antibacterial, helping to defend the body from infection caused by rogue bacteria and viruses.
For scent and flavour, but also because of their antibacterial properties, we add lemon, orange and myrrh essential oils. Myrrh has been used in oral healthcare for a long time. It’s a powerful antioxidant and antibiotic, inhibiting bacterial growth and killing potential sources of infection. These give our Propolis Toothpaste a natural citrus flavour – a nice change from the ubiquitous mint!
As with standard toothpastes, we recommend using a pea-sized amount twice daily and brushing for around 2 minutes each time.
Propolis Mouthwash
Our natural Propolis Mouthwash is made with glycerin and purified water combined with four ingredients which promote oral health:
- Propolis extract
- Citrus aurantifolia oil
- Menthol
- Thymol
As mentioned above, propolis is high antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. This makes it a fantastic ingredient in a natural mouthwash. The lime oil acts as another antibacterial agent, but it is also thought to support oral health in other ways too. This includes a capacity to ease toothache. Menthol gives a great fresh taste and eases congestion – helping you to breathe easily. But it’s also known to be anti-inflammatory, reducing inflammation in the mouth and gums.
Lime oil is also known to act as an alkaline – helping reduce the impact of acids in the mouth which can damage teeth. Thymol is a chemical compound found in the herb thyme – regularly used in cooking. Thymol is also a very effective antibacterial agent, which makes it a great ingredient in natural oral healthcare products.
We recommend using 20-30ml of Propolis Mouthwash after brushing as a gargle. We’re sure you’ll love the fresh taste and it’ll keep your mouth health and clean throughout the day.
B-Gel
Propolis B-Gel is a groundbreaking oral healthcare product. It’s formulation harnesses the power of nanotechnology to create a bio-adhesive gel for targeted action in the mouth. B-Gel has a mild mint flavour, it’s suitable for both adults and children and is easy to apply. By clinging to the skin in the mouth, the natural healing properties of propolis are able to work directly on the source of discomfort.
This innovative solution makes a great alternative to other oral gels. Add Propolis B-Gel to your oral healthcare toolkit and experience the healing power of propolis yourself!
Conclusions
If you’re looking for a natural alternative to pharmaceutical toothpastes and mouthwashes, BeeVital have a range of natural oral health products which taste great and have proven antibacterial properties.
We’re all becoming increasingly aware of the chemicals and additives which are regularly used in our food, as well as our healthcare products. Making the switch to natural products can reduce exposure to chemicals such as flouride. Why not try some our Propolis Toothpaste or Propolis Mouthwash for a few weeks and see how it compares? And don’t forget, there are plenty of things you can do to improve and maintain good oral hygiene apart from choosing different products. Such as:
- Remebering to brush your teeth at least twice daily
- Don’t forget to brush you tongue as plaque can build up there too, as well as bacteria
- Floss to get into those hard to reach places
- Drink plenty of water – especially after a meal as it can help wash away food debris
- Limit sugary foods and drinks
- Visit your dentist regularly