Oral Hygiene

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Formulated to support healthy oral hygiene, immune system response, digestion and breathing function. Has a child-resistant cap.

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Oral Hygiene (with child-resistant cap)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita), Birch (Betula lenta), Clove Bud (Eugenia scayophyllata), Lemon (Citrus limonum), Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamon zeylanicum), Eucalyptus radiata (Eucalyptus Radiata), Rosemary ct. verbenone (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Safety Information
Children: Not suitable due to Birch.

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Not suitable due to Birch and Cinnamon Bark
"It is common to use Birch daily in a mouthwash, and very small amounts may be ingested. As always, toxicity is in relation to dose." (Tisserand).

Medication/Health Condition:
Contraindicated All Routes: Anticoagulant medication (such as aspirin, heparin, warfarin), Cardiac fibrillation, G6PD deficiency, Major Surgery and Childbirth (one week before and after), Peptic Ulcers, Hemophilia and other Bleeding disorders, Severe Hepatic (liver) or Renal (kidney) impairment, Hypertensive or Diabetic Retinopathy, Salicylate sensitivity (often applies to ADD/ADHD), Thrombocytopenia (decreased platelet count), Vasculitis
Contraindicated Orally: Cholestasis, GERD

Therapeutic Uses
Oral Hygiene blend can be used for a myriad of health issues (as noted above), but was formulated by a customer to add to tooth powder and to a salt water mouthwash.

Tea Tree: immune supportive, oral care, infections, fungal issues
Cardamom: analgesic, decongestant, digestive aid, respiratory issues
Plague Defense blend: immune supportive, infections

Oral Hygiene essential oil blend may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:

Congestion

Digestion

Fungus

Immune system

Infection

Oral care: Tooth powder, mouth rinse

Pain

Respiratory system

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 evidence of antimircrobial 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 implicated 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

*See SAFETY information at the bottom of this page.

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil (Almond is a good choice and suitable orally) and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil if used topically. Suggested dilution ratio for oral use is 1%.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Oral: Formulated to add to Suds, tooth powder or salt water mouthwash. Oral Hygiene is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French aromatherapy" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application. Click here for information about internal usage.

Testimonies
The following anecdotal testimonies have not been reviewed by the FDA.
The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure disease.
Information shared on the HEO website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice given by your trusted health care provider.
We believe that essential oils are provided by the Lord to support our health and well-being.
The Lord is our wisdom, protector and healer.
(Genesis 1:29-30, Ezekiel 47:12)

1. Our family uses a couple of drops of a blend of Peppermint, Plague Defense and Tea Tree on our toothbrush along with baking soda in the morning when we brush our teeth. At night we brush with Tooth Suds. We like alternating these two regimens because the baking soda keeps our teeth nice and white. Our teeth have never been cleaner and healthier - we have eliminated routine dental checkups because they are simply unnecessary now! We began using this essential oil blend when our 18-year-old son had an abscessed tooth and was told he needed a root canal. After one day of applying a couple of drops every 3 hours or so, the abscess was gone and there was no more pain! The dentist was baffled when we went back for another x-ray. He had said nothing would be able to permeate the tooth to treat the infection. He got a bit of an education in essential oils that day. Praise the Lord for his gift of healing to us, and for using you dear Linda as an avenue of that healing! - Paula

2. I mix Oral Hygiene blend with Dr. Hull's Tooth and Gums and I put it on my floss. I keep adding a bit to the floss with every other tooth. Wow, what a difference. I have absolutely NO bleeding of gums. My sensitive teeth are not that way anymore, and I don't feel any pain. I was having a horrible toothache and had a cavity filled along with crown. My dentist said he may have to do a root canal because of pain I was in, but after 3 weeks of putting those two blends on my floss, dabbing on my gums and finishing off with a bit on my toothbrush, the pain went away and when he examined my tooth, he said to hold off on root canal. My teeth and gums feel so great! I have no pain as long as I keep doing this. I also brush with Tooth Suds and use Hopewell mouthwash. But those two blends of EO are amazing! I just put the blend on the floss and go at it. Huge difference! Of course I pray as I am doing this in Jesus name I am healed.... so I have to give credit to Him for healing and directing me to Hopewell. - Lori

Safety
Birch: Dermal, Inhalation and Internal Contraindications: Anticoagulant medication, major surgery, hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, pregnancy, nursing, children and people with salicylate sensitivity, which may apply to people with ADD/ADHD (Tisserand/Young page 215).

Birch Internal Caution: Large doses of Birch can be toxic. 5mls of Birch is equal to approximately 21 aspirin (300 mg tablets). Large amounts taken orally can cause ringing in the ears, nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach pain and confusion. Tisserand notes that the maximum adult daily oral dose is 182mg, which would be less than .2mL. Oral Caution: GERD disease.

Tisserand writes about Wintergreen, which has the same properties as Birch:

"Wintergreen oil has some wonderful properties, but I would not like to see it used at more than 5%. No one has died from dermal [topical] application, but there have been at least three reported cases of people taking blood-thinning medication who broke out in internal bruising when they applied methyl salicylate-containing products to their skin. It enhances the blood thinning action of the drug, and blood leaks out of the blood vessels."

CAUTION for Children: Essential oils high in 1,8-cineole (Cardamom) or menthol (Peppermint) can cause CNS and breathing problems in young children, and should not be applied to or near their faces under ten years of age (Tisserand, pages 656-657, 273). Tisserand writes: "Any oil with 40% or more 1,8-cineole should not be applied to the face of infants or children or otherwise inhaled by them" (page 109). Appropriately diluted for the child, the blend will fall well-within the range of safe use, as it would contain far less than 40% 1,8-cineole. Regarding inhalation/diffusing, Tisserand writes: "For children of 5 years old or less, direct inhalation should be avoided. Direct inhalation includes inhaling essential oils from the hands, a cotton ball, a nasal inhaler, a bowl of hot water or similar. Indirect, or ambient inhalation, is safe for young children, and includes any method that vaporizes essential oils into the air (page 658).”

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Cinnamon Bark is contraindicated for pregnancy and breastfeeding because when it was fed to pregnant mice for two weeks it significantly reduced the number of nuclei and altered the distribution of embryos according to nucleus number (Tisserand/Young p. 249).

Oral Use Caution: Hemophilia or severe kidney or liver disease. Tisserand/Young (p. 248) wrote that the maximum adult daily oral dose should not exceed .22mL (about 6 drops).

Drug interaction: May inhibit blood clotting. Oral use cautions: diabetes medication, anticoagulant medication, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.

From Essential Oil Safety by Tisserand/Young, page 249:
"Cinnamon oil (type not known) caused poisoning after the ingestion of approximately 60mL by a 7-year-old boy who drank the oil when dared to by a friend. Symptoms included a burning sensation in the mouth, chest and stomach, dizziness, double vision and nausea. There was also vomiting and later collapse. The doctors involved considered that had vomiting not occurred the dose could have been fatal, but there were no serious consequences."

Reference:

Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, 215, 273, 656-658.

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