By Cat, June 25, 2017
The following is from an Izabella Wentz newsletter (The Thyroid Pharmacist):
One of the keys to dental health is balancing the PH in your mouth. You could try making an alkaline mouthwash [see her recipe below].
She also recommends using a PerioBiotic toothpaste (comes in fennel or spearmint flavors, available on Amazon) and EvoraPlus Probiotic for Oral Care (also available on Amazon) to balance the bacteria in your mouth, much like you would use probiotics to balance the bacteria in your gut.
I currently use Squigle Tooth-Builder toothpaste after reading Chris Masterjohn’s recommendation (sorry, I lost that link), and it has helped my oral health tremendously – my dentist was impressed.
See also: 1. Personal Care Menu
Homemade pH balancing mouthwash
This recipe is from Izabella Wentz’s newsletter (1). The combination is alkaline to help balance the pH in your mouth if it is too acidic; xylitol breaks up the bacterial biofilms allowing for better elimination.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces of filtered water
- 1 tsp of baking soda
- 20 drops of peppermint oil,
- 5 tsp xylitol
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in half-pint jar;
- Rinse with that twice a day and after meals.
See also her article on Dental Triggers for Hashimoto’s (2)
References
- Thyroid Pharmacist email newsletter, 6/25/17
- thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/dental-triggers-hashimotos/
