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Essential Oral Health

“One of the ceaseless wonders of the world is the power of a smile.” Malcolm Forbes

How often has someone left us feeling better because he or she smiled at us? Smiling is an expression of satisfaction, support, and affection. Everyone wants to put forth their brightest smile and look their best, but sometimes poor oral health gets in the way of achieving that beautiful, healthy smile.

The "Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health," released on May 25, 2000, emphasized that dental health is important to overall health. In addition, the News-Medical website (www.news-medical.net) reported on May 1, 2004, "America's seniors suffer a disproportionate burden of oral disease ... and these issues will be exacerbated as the elderly population grows. While a greater percentage of seniors retain their teeth than ever before, they still have significant oral health problems, which can reduce their quality of life and threaten their well-being."

From childhood to adulthood, good oral health is essential. Efforts to eliminate oral bacteria and provide optimum oral health led researchers to investigate the use of essential oils in dentistry as early as 1987.1 Young Living entered the oral health market in about 1997 and became the first company to create an essential oil mouthrinse without alcohol and synthetic additives.

Today, one of Young Living's essential oil-mouthrinse competitors is the industry giant Listerine®. Through the deep pockets of Listerine's parent company, Warner-Lambert, important research was conducted. Several studies came to a surprising conclusion: rinsing with an essential oil-enhanced mouthrinse was "at least as good" as dental floss for the control of gingivitis.(1,2)

Another study published in the American Journal of Dentistry concluded, "adjunctive use of an EO-containing mouthrinse provides a clinically significant and meaningful additional benefit in reducing plaque and gingivitis."(3)

More research showed that to be effective against periodontal disease, an oral antiseptic must be active against a wide array of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Data show that "essential oil and chlorhexidine mouthwashes have the broadest antimicrobial effects.”"(4) Actually, the chemical chlorhexidine is slightly more effective than essential oils, but comes with the unpleasant side effects of staining teeth and altering taste perception for up to several hours after rinsing.

Most toothpastes and mouthrinses available today contain harmful chemicals that may have long-term negative effects as they are absorbed into the blood. Reading the label on Listerine mouthrinse warns parents that children under twelve should not use it. If more than what is used for rinsing is swallowed, consumers are told to "get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away." The mouthrinse is sweetened with Sucralose® (also known as Splenda®, a sugar that is chlorinated) and saccharin, which contains food coloring and is 21.6 % alcohol.

Listerine's new toothpaste (Essential Care™) also provides some interesting label information. When ingredients are listed, the "essential oils" turn out to be constituents of essential oils: thymol, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate, and menthol. Are these constituents from actual essential oils or are they synthetically derived? (Listerine's mourhrinse also has constituents listed as essential oils.)

Listerine's new toothpaste also contains PEG-32, sodium lauryl sulfate, and saccharin.

The $30 tube GOSMILE® toothpaste favored by Hollywood types uses essential oils in its formula (not constituents) but also has saccharin and propylene glycol.

Young Living's toothpastes and mouthwashes are enhanced with therapeutic-grade essential oils and contain only pure, natural, safe, and effective products. On the cutting edge of oral health science and using a full complement of essential oils, YLs Dentarome® Ultra includes not only the bacteria-killing Thieves@ blend, but also the essential oils of peppermint, thyme, Eucalyptus globulus, and wintergreen. This power-packed formula is bursting with benefits. With the mouthwash built into it, this advanced-formula toothpaste cleans the mouth, freshens breath, and whitens teeth.

Instead of silica that can scratch teeth, Dentarome Ultra has calcium carbonate in the finest mesh known to gently clean and whiten teeth without stripping away tooth enamel. No artificial dyes or coloring are used, and the sweeteners used are all-natural stevia and xylitol. Xylitol is a naturally occurring, low-calorie sugar with anticariogenic (anti-cavity) properties.

A study published in the Journal of the California Dental Association stated that "commercial xylitol-containing products may be used to help control rampant decay in primary dentition."(6)

Dentarome® Plus toothpaste contains the antiseptic agents of thymol and eugenol, found in clove and thyme essential oils, along with odor-absorbing baking soda and Thieves. For those with sensitive gums, Dentarome® toothpaste contains an exclusive formula of natural, plant-derived ingredients such as vegetable glycerin and ionic trace minerals, and the essential oil of peppermint to leave the mouth fresh, fragrant, and clean.

Because caring for children's teeth and teaching them good oral health habits is every parent's concern YL created KidScents® toothpaste, a 100% safe, fluoride-free toothpaste that is perfect for all ages. It is all-natural, and is especially great as a training toothpaste during the crucial first years while children develop their primary teeth.

Young Living's essential oil-mouthwash, Fresh Essence Plus™, is truly the ultimate in oral hygiene. Along with the unparalleled bacteria-killing action of Thieves® essential oil blend, Fresh Essence Plus has peppermint, spearmint, and vetiver essential oils. This mouthrinse doesn't have alcohol, synthetic dyes, artificial flavors, or preservatives. What it does have is a patented time-release liposome technology and all that essential oil power!

W J. Loesche, Ph.D., at the University of Michigan's Microbiology and Immunology School of Medicine, said, "Maintaining good oral health should receive the highest priority for a healthy life."(7) Put the power of Young Living is oral health products to work for you!

Notes:
1. Gross KB, Overman PR, et al., "Sanguinarine and essential oil mouthrinses. Effects on plaque and gingivitis," Dent Hyg (Chic). 1987 Feb;61(2):62-6.
2. Bauroth K, et al., "The efficacy of an essential oil antiseptic mouthrinse vs. dental floss in controlling interproximal gingivitis: a comparative study,"J Am DentAssoc. 2003 Mar;134(3):359-65.
3. Sharma NC, Charles CH, et al., "Comparative effectiveness of an essential oil mouthrinse and dental floss in controlling interproximal gingivitis and plaque," Am J Dent Assoc. 2002 Dec;15(6):351-5.
4. Sharma NC, Charles CH, et al., "Adjunctive benefit of an essential oilcontaining mouthrinse in reducing plaque and gingivitis in patients who brush and floss regularly: a six-month study," J Am Dent Assoc. 2004 Apr;135(4):496-504.
5. Bernimoulin JP, "Recent concepts in plaque formation," J Clin Periodontol. 2003;30 Suppl 5:7-9.
6. The Associated Press, "Listerine no replacement for flossing?" MSNBC.com, January 7, 2005.
7. Lynch H, Milgrom P, "Xylitol and dental caries: an overview for clinicians," J Calif Dent Assoc. 2003 Mar;31 (3):205-9.

Reprinted with permission of Young Living, Lehi, UT 84043
Essential Edge magazine

Testimonial

MY DENTAL TESTIMONIAL - AMALGUM REMOVAL by April
Travis

I have written a detailed testimonial on how I
personally prepared for the procedure,
what I did during and how I had a fast recovery.
Since we cannot diagnose and prescribe,
I am merely sharing my experience and hope that it
might help others who read it.

Information provided here is in no way intended to
replace proper medical help.
It is not for diagnostic or prescriptive use. Consult
with the health authorities of your choice.

MY SYMPTOMS BEFORE PROCEDURE
Chronic Fatigue
Swollen lymph nodes and burning rash on back of neck
Chronic diarrhea
Taste of metal in mouth
Sensitivity to hot and cold
Easily out of breath

PRODUCTS USED BEFORE PROCEDURE
UltraYoung Oral Spray with DHEA - balance hormones
Sulfurzyme Powder - Binds mercury so you can get rid
of it
Vitagreen - to cleanse blood and balance pH
Master Hers - multivitamin enhanced with oils
internally
Mineral Essence- liquid minerals enhanced with oils
internally
Berry Young Juice - to build immune system and raise
body frequency & energy
Chelex - to build immune system and pull out heavy
metals
Cleansing Trio - to cleanse system and pull out heavy
metals
Longevity Capsules - to build immune system
BEFE foot baths (1-2 per week) - Raise body frequency
and pull out heavy metals
Raindrop Technique (1 per week) - Raise body frequency
and pull out heavy metals
Ledum oil shrunk the Swollen lymph nodes
Prenolone Cream made the rash on back of neck
disappear

PRODUCTS USED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE PROCEDURE
Valor on bottoms of feet (6 drops per foot) for the
courage to undertake this procedure
BEFE foot bath
NOTE: Since I recently have been drinking Chelex in
water to pull out metals and I had a raindrop, my very
next
BEFE, I released tons of heavy metals from my feet. I
had tremendous energy the next morning!
Berry Young Juice - to build immune system and raise
body frequency & energy
Raindrop Technique

PRODUCTS USED DURING PROCEDURE
Trauma Life oil blend - nervousness, fear, anxiety,
trauma
PanAway - Mouth Pain Applied topically on outside
of cheeks
Purification diffused in dental office to capture
mercury vapors and gases from amalgum removal
Vitamin C IV

PRODUCTS USED AFTER PROCEDURE
Berry Young Juice -t o build immune system and raise
body frequency (1 oz every 4 hrs.)
Start each day with Alkalime - to balance pH (Pain
cannot exist in an alkaline environment)
Drank 2 TBLS. Sulfurzyme Powder mixed with pure
water-Pain (AM & PM) Also binds mercury
PanAway with extra Helichrysum - Pain and tissue
regeneration Applied topically on outside of cheeks
Cypress - Bruising and Swelling Applied topically
on outside of cheeks
Balsam Fir - Bruising and Swelling Applied
topically on outside of cheeks
Lavender - Gums and mouth blisters Applied topically
inside mouth on gums and cheeks
Vitagreen - to balance pH and cleanse blood
UltraYoung Oral Spray with DHEA - balance hormones
Master Hers - multivitamin enhanced with oils
internally
Mineral Essence- liquid minerals enhanced with oils
internally
Chelex - to build immune system and pull out heavy
metals
Cleansing Trio - to cleanse system and pull out heavy
metals
Immupower oil blend on bottoms of feet

Instead of filling my antibiotic prescription, I used
the natural antibiotic formula*

Also Longevity Capsules - 2 TO 3 per day

BEFE foot baths:
My first BEFE after the procedure was the very next
day. I released a lot of orange and foamy garbage. I
never had this happen before, but we started out with
cool water and by the time we were done, the water was
very warm.
Raindrop Technique - I noticed a HUGE difference in my
body's ability to accept the Raindrop Technique when
taking Alkalime on a regular basis

MY SYMPTOMS AFTER PROCEDURE
Chronic Fatigue GONE IMMEDIATELY
Swollen lymph nodes and burning rash on back of neck
GONE AFTER 1 WEEK
Chronic diarrhea GETTING BETTER
GONE IMMEDIATELY Taste of metal in mouth
GONE IMMEDIATELY Sensitivity to hot and cold
Easily out of breath GONE IMMEDIATELY

WHAT I WOULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY
I would take a bath in Trauma Life before arriving the
day of procedure. Although Dr. Roger is the most
gentle Dentist I could have ever wanted, I had my own
issues and fears to deal with. I don't think I could have
gotten through it with any other dentist, my Trauma
life used several times during and my energetic skills
along with the Reiki that Dr. Roger was using on me as
well. I had all my amalgums removed in my entire
mouth the same day. It took 8 hours. I've been wanting
to have this done for years. Once I committed to the
action of it, the $$$ came right in to back it up. A
huge thing I can gladly now cross off my list that
affects the quality of my life. I thank the Universe for
bringing me Dr. Roger who made me feel completely safe
and taken care of! April

REFERENCES & INFORMATION SOURCES
Dr. Hal A. Huggins DDS, MS, is the leading pioneer in
identifying toxic dental materials, balancing body
chemistry, and developing a multi-disciplined approach
for reversing autoimune diseases. http://www.hugnet.com

DAMS, INC. (Dental Amalgum Mercury Syndrome):
http://www.dams.cc

Uninformed Consent: http://www.uninformedconsent.com

Litigation and Activism: http://www.toxicteeth.net

Fluoride information, activism:
http://www.fluoridealert.org

Dr. Roger Arredondo DDS, Holistic Dentistry (San
Antonio)
210-342-8251 or drrogera@aol.com

*BEFE (Bio Electric Field Enhancer) also called The Q2
WATER ENERGY SYSTEM (THE NEW ORB)
BEFE treatment was done with Reverse Osmosis Water
For information on BEFE: Email April Travis:
atravis@sbcglobal.net

RainDrop Technique by Sandy Rodie (San Antonio)
210-492-4142 or sandyrodie@aol.com

*Essential Oil Natural Antibiotic Formula
NOTE: YOUNG LIVING OILS ARE THE ONLY THERAPEUTIC
GRADE A AFNOR/ISO APPROVED OILS IN THE WORLD
USING ADULTERATED BRANDS CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR
HEALTH

Dr. Gary Young's formula for an effective Natural
Antibiotic

4/2002 The NEW FORMULA:

A week ago Friday and Saturday in Salt Lake City, Utah
I had a discussion with Dr. Terry Friedmann, M. D. on
pneumonia, chest and lung problems.

He said, "Richard write this down"

12 drops of Thieves

4 drops of Oregano

2 drops of Frankincense

April's Note: Put in gel cap and took 3 times a day
as a supplement. (One distributor shared that he
didn't like the capsule idea, so he put the oils in 1 Tbls.
of V-6 Mixing Oil and mix with 2 oz. of grape juice).

After visiting with him several different times in SLC
I came away with a humble appreciation of having MD's
(who understand the chemistry in detail) in our group
helping us to learn, teach and share.

Richard and Shauna Dastrup, Sha-Faun Enterprises LLC

This information is intended for educational purposes only. It is not provided in order to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any illness or disease of the human body.