Ora-Rinse Concentrate

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Effective natural rinse to support oral health. Dilute the concentrate with filtered water.
PD=Plague Defense / BF=Breath Fresh

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Ora-Rinse Concentrate
Distilled water, grain alcohol, Sanguinaria Root (Bloodroot) and Myrrh and pure, high-quality essential oils (see choices below)

Breath Fresh [BF] blend: Peppermint, Birch, Spearmint
Plague Defense [PD] blend: Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus radiata, Rosemary ct verbenone (The name, Plague Defense refers to HEO's blend of oils. We realize this word is very similar to the word 'plaque,' which is what we want to avoid on teeth, but the similarity is merely coincidental.)
*Not suitable for children under 6 years of age due to Cinnamon Bark (which is 0.067% of the blend). It can be diluted more with filtered or distilled water.

Hopewell Ora-Rinse is available "ready to use" (RTU) in 4 oz. glass bottles with pump or as a concentrate in a 4 oz. glass pourable bottle to which you add 6 oz. (3/4 cups) filtered or distilled water (non-chlorinated) for a total of 10 oz. mouthwash. Personally, we dilute this into a glass, quart jar to refill the 4 oz. bottle.

Suggested use: Swish in mouth after each meal for about 30 seconds, then discard.

The components of this formula are noted to have these attributes:
    *anti-Plaque

    * anti-Gingivitis

    * Natural Product

    * Help maintain Healthy Teeth and Gums

    * No Preservatives

    * No Additives

    * Taste is strong, but not unpleasant to most (can be further diluted by adding filtered water)

The main cause of cavities is the buildup of plaque, which is a thin, transparent film on the surface of the teeth. Plaque contains bacteria, and when it is not removed, it hardens into tartar, which leads to cavities in teeth and gingivitis (inflammation) of the gums. For tooth abscesses, some have reported benefit to holding the mouthwash in mouth for several minutes every hour throughout the day.

The goal of dental hygiene is to prevent the buildup of plaque. Bloodroot (also called Sanguinaria root) is a proven plaque-killing herb, and is the active ingredient in Hopewell Ora-Rinse. The results of one study showed that Sanguinaria extract in oral rinse significantly decreased gingivitis. The United States' FDA has approved the inclusion of sanguinarine in toothpastes as an antibacterial or anti-plaque agent. We add myrrh because of it’s healing qualities for mouth sores.

To ease tooth abscesses, hold Ora-Rinse in mouth for several minutes every hour throughout the day.

Testimonies
1. One of our sons was in a serious car accident several years ago, and his mouth was injured severely! His tongue was severed, which by God's grace and mercy, was sewn back and is totally healed. But the teeth were damaged to the point of MAJOR medical attention. As he waits for this process to be complete, he suffers from time to time with horrible pain from infections. The Plague Defense Ora-Rinse is the ONLY product that has given him rest! The testimonies I could share with you are volumes!! I am so thankful for finding you through our round about way! May The Lord bless you and keep you, may The Lord make His face shine upon you and give you much peace. Shalom! - Jenny

2. Breath Fresh Blend Ora-Rinse is helping with sensitivity, and I love the way my teeth feel! - Joselyn

3. Brenda asked: Can the Ora-Rinse be used in a water irrigator as well as a mouthwash ? If so, what volume of product would go in a 25 oz tank ? Will it 'clog' the irrigator? My question arose after reading the information in this link: Effect of sanguinaria extract on development of plaque and gingivitis when supragingivally delivered as a manual rinse or under pressure in an oral irrigator by Wiley Online Library. It is a study using sanguinaria as oral rinse vs. in an irrigator. The manufacturer of the irrigator says to use only water, yet when someone is trying to address more serious gum recession, delivering simple saline or other solutions, like EOs subgingivally, it appears to be more effective.
HEO's response: I don’t know recall anyone telling us that they have tried using Ora-Rinse in a water irrigator. If the irrigator is designed to run mouthwash with essential oils through it, then it may be fine. I think this question would be best asked of the irritgator manufacturer. We have -0- experience to share. I think you understand the risk that it may damage the irrigator, and it may be a risk worth taking for the benefit you are seeking. I’d love to know the outcome so I can share it as a help to others. May the Lord bless your efforts to heal!

4. I use Plague Defense Ora-Rinse daily. Due to my inhaler meds, I can easily get infections in my mouth, but a little squirt of the Plague Defense Ora-Rinse in a little bathroom-cup of water to rinse and gargle with keeps them at bay and heals them if I forget and end up with one anyway. - Tracy M. (on Facebook)

5. I have seen several articles online indicating that alcohol in mouth rinses can actually be damaging to gum tissue. I am wondering about that in relation to the fact that you have grain alcohol in the OraRinse product. What percentage of grain alcohol is in the product? I am assuming that the amount and the quality might have something to do with its potentially damaging effects. I know that you do use high quality ingredients, but want to be confidant in my use of the OraRinse product that it truly will be helping and not harming my oral health. - Laura
HEO's RESPONSE: The OraRinse formula was suggested to us by a dentist who reported very good success with it. There is 16% grain alcohol in the ready-to-use formula. Like you, I have also seen articles that suggest that alcohol can damage gum tissue, but I've only seen and heard of positive results from the OraRinse product so that is my "world view" on this subject. I can imagine that having a concentrated alcohol in the mouth long-term might cause damage, but I've not witnessed it with OraRinse. A quick swish does not seem to cause harm, and many people and dentists report that it resolves oral issues, including abscesses. To date, we've not received a negative report.

References
1. Godowski KC (1989). "Antimicrobial action of sanguinarine". J Clin Dent 1 (4): 96–101. PMID 2700895.
2. Southard GL, Boulware RT, Walborn DR, Groznik WJ, Thorne EE, Yankell SL (March 1984). "Sanguinarine, a new antiplaque agent: retention andplaque specificity". J Am Dent Assoc 108 (3): 338–41. PMID 6585404.
3. Sanguinaria toothpaste and oral rinse regimen clinical efficacy in short- and long-term trials

Mouthwash Research
American Dental Association

AmDent Assoc. 2003 Mar;134(3):359-65. Erratum in: J Am Dent Assoc. 2003 May;134(5):558.?Comment in: J Am Dent Assoc. 2003 Jun;134(6):680; discussion 680.

The efficacy of an essential oil antiseptic mouth rinse vs. dental floss in controlling interproximal gingivitis: a comparative study.
Bauroth K, Charles CH, Mankodi SM, Simmons K, Zhao Q, Kumar LD.?Dental Products Testing, West Palm Beach, Fla, USA.

BACKGROUND: The use of dental floss has long been considered to be effective in controlling interproximal plaque and gingivitis. The authors compared this method with that of use of a mouth rinse.

METHODS: Subjects with mild-to-moderate gingivitis enrolled in a long-term, six-month study. They received a dental prophylaxis and were randomized into one of the three following treatment groups: brushing and rinsing with an essential oil-containing mouth rinse (the BEO group), brushing and flossing (the BF group) and brushing and rinsing with a control rinse (the B group).

RESULTS: A total of 326 subjects were evaluated. The BEO and BF had significantly lower (P < .001) mean interproximal Modified Gingival Index, or MGI, scores than did ?the B group at six months. The BEO group had lower mean interproximal Plaque Index, or PI, scores than the other two groups at both three and six months. The BF group's mean PI score was significantly lower than the B group's mean score at six months only. The magnitude of reductions for the BEO and the BF groups (vs. the B group) in MGI were 11.1 percent and 4.3 percent and for PI were 20.0 percent and 3.4 percent, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS: In conjunction with professional care (prophylaxis) and tooth brushing over six months, rinsing twice daily with an essential oil-containing mouth rinse was at least as good as flossing daily in reducing interproximal plaque and gingivitis.

Clinical Implications. When weighing recommendations for oral hygiene home care, clinicians should consider that an essential oil-containing mouth rinse may be a useful adjunct in patients with gingival inflammation.

Publication Types: Clinical Trial Randomized Controlled Trial PMID: 12699051 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Evidence-based Control of Plaque and Gingivitis PubMed

"Long-term use of an EO mouthwash is microbiologically safe, with no changes observed in the bacterial composition of supragingival plaque, and no evidence of antimicrobial resistance."

Controlling the Oral Biofilm with Antimicrobials

"Successful antimicrobial agents are able to meet the apparently contradictory requirements of maintaining the oral biofilm at levels compatible with oral health but without disrupting the natural and beneficial properties of the resident oral microflora."

Penetrating the Plaque Biofilm: Impact of Essential Oil Mouthwash PubMed

"The interaction between saliva-coated tooth surfaces and pathogenic bacteria is partly governed by electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions, providing a solid rationale for using chemical agents as part of a plaque-control routine. Chlorhexidine works in several ways. For example, it binds to salivary mucins on the bacterial cell membrane, and penetrates the plaque biofilm. Essential oil (EO) mouthwashes kill micro-organisms by disrupting their cell walls and inhibiting their enzymic activity. They prevent bacterial aggregation, slow multiplication and extract endotoxins. Recent studies have shown that bacterial phenotypes are altered when organisms change from a planktonic to a sessile state. This suggests that an effective mouthwash must also penetrate the plaque biofilm. Two studies have demonstrated the ability of an EO mouthwash to penetrate the plaque biofilm."

Oral Microbiology by Dr. Philip D. Marsh, Micheal V. Martin, Michael A.O. Lewis, David Williams

"Long-term use of an EO mouthwash is microbiologically safe, with no changes observed in the bacterial composition of supragingival plaque, and no evidense of sntimircrobial resistance."

"Antimicrobial agents in oral care products may have a more selective mode of action in which they mainly inhibit the growth and metabolism of organisms impliated in disease while leaving those associated with oral health relatively unaffected."

Ecological Approaches to Oral Biofilms: Control Without Killing

“A delicate balance is needed, however, to control the oral microbiota at levels compatible with health, without killing beneficial bacteria and losing the key benefits delivered by these resident microbes. These antimicrobial agents may achieve this by virtue of their recommended twice daily topical use, which results in pharmacokinetic profiles indicating that they are retained in the mouth for relatively long periods at sub-lethal levels. At these concentrations they are still able to inhibit bacterial traits implicated in disease (e.g. sugar transport/acid production; protease activity) and retard growth without eliminating beneficial species.” - Philip D. Marsh, BSc, PhD, coauthor of Marsh and Martin's Oral Microbiology

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The alcohol "extracts" the active constituents from the herbs (myrrh and blood root) and is also an excellent preservative. Alcohol has been used to make herbal preparations for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years. Old texts describe steeping herbs in wine for long periods and then using the resultant liquid. Alcohol also provides an effective way to maximize the bioavailability of the actives constituents extracted from the plant.

"Results of a double blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study on children with chronic obstructed airways have been reported in the Industry News section of the Zeitschrift füür Phytotherapie. The therapeutic effects of alcoholic and alcohol-free extracts of Ivy leaves (Hedera helix) were compared. Spirometric testing showed a significant improvement in lung function for both products, which was superior to conventional bronchodilators. However, it was shown that the addition of alcohol to the preparation yielded an increase in bioavailability of active components, and the dose of the alcohol-free preparation needed to be adjusted to a higher level to obtain the same effect. The mode of action seems to be that alcohol acts to keep the active components in solution after ingestion, thus facilitating their absorption into the bloodstream."

Bone, Kerry, A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient, Elsevier Health Science, August 18, 2003, page 5.

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