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Switching From Toxic Oral Hygiene Products to Clay-based. Are Clays Safe?

Posted by Anthony Mazzolini · January 19, 2023

So, you've heard all the latest and greatest about clay-based products and think you're ready to hop aboard the natural clay toothpaste train? Or perhaps you're just looking for more information on clay in toothpaste and aren't sure if it's genius or weird?

In any case, this article aims to answer any questions you may have about switching to a clay-based toothpaste or clay-based tooth powder.

Use The Power of Clay to Detoxify Your Mouth

Posted by Anthony Mazzolini · January 19, 2023

Clays are naturally occurring, mineral-based materials with many interesting properties that make them useful for everything from construction to medicine.

Clays have been used for medicinal purposes throughout history, ranging from an early form of nutritional supplements to more recently being used to help shield from nuclear radiation.

Over the last several years, there has been a renewed interest in clay-based products as more research has reaffirmed and expanded our understanding of the usefulness and safety of clays for health and wellness.

Can the Health of Your Teeth Cause Arthritis, Heart Disease, or a Stroke?

Posted by Anthony Mazzolini · November 22, 2022

If you are reading this, I know you want a healthy mouth. But (truth be told!) - what you really want are white, sparkly teeth and fresh breath so you can look and feel your best (am I right or am I right?!) And let’s chalk one up for vanity in this case, because the reality is, NOT having sparkly white teeth and fresh breath can be detrimental to your overall health. We’re talking seriously detrimental - as in being the cause of heart disease, strokes, dementia, diabetes, infertility, and even arthritis.

Secrets your dentist WON’T tell you

Posted by Anthony Mazzolini · November 03, 2022

I talk a lot about Big Dental - because just like Big Pharma, Big Food, Big Cosmo - these “big” industries are slowly killing us. You may think - “Wow Trina, you’re so negative and overdramatic. How could my nice dentist be out to get me?” Here’s the truth - Big Dental has nothing to do with your “nice” dentist. It has to do with a broken system that cares more about profits than progress. With years of half-truths and blatant lies that became so ingrained in dental philosophy that no one bothered to question it.

SECRET #1 - YOU CAN HEAL A CAVITY - AND IT DOESN’T INVOLVE FLUORIDE

If you have ever had a filling, you know that cavities suck. They’re painful, unsightly, and honestly, leave you feeling a little ashamed that you allowed your teeth to get one in the first place - which isn’t even your fault in the first place!

Are You Brushing Away Your Enamel and Gums?

Posted by Anthony Mazzolini · October 26, 2022

Do your gums bleed when you brush or floss? Does your breath stink faster than it should after brushing? Do your teeth feel extra sensitive to cold or hot liquids? Do the roots of your teeth show, or are your gums visibly shrinking over time?

Enamel is the outer surface of your teeth, and it’s actually the hardest mineral substance in your body. Yup, that means that it’s stronger than bone too! This enamel is what protects your teeth from cavities.

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you may be brushing incorrectly.