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Essential oils and oral care
Another major part of good hygiene is maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Due to their cleansing
and soothing properties, it should come as no surprise that essential oils are commonly used in
oral hygiene products like toothpaste, mouthwash, and more. If you are looking for a simple,
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How to use essential oils in your
natural way to keep your mouth clean and healthy, essential oils have plenty of benefits when it
comes to oral hygiene.
everyday hygiene routine
Cleansing the teeth, gums, and
mouth
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The benefits of using essential
oils for personal care
Having a clean mouth can lead to better oral hygiene overall,
and the powerful cleansing characteristics of certain essential
oils provide a natural way to clean the teeth, gums, and mouth.
By using essential oils during your daily oral hygiene routine,
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you can help maintain a clean mouth—especially when you
use essential oils in conjunction with other oral
hygiene products.
Promoting fresh breath
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In addition to cleansing the mouth, one of the greatest uses for
essential oils in oral hygiene is to freshen the breath. Essential
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oils with a refreshing, invigorating aroma can be used to
promote fresh breath throughout the day. Because essential
oils are so potent and powerful, only a small amount of oil
will be needed to help freshen the breath. Essential oils like
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everyday hygiene routine
the breath due to their cool, minty taste and smell.
Peppermint and Spearmint are a popular choice for freshening