This week we are speaking with Nadine Artemis of Living Libations, for a second time. She is the author of Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums. Listen and learn how to take the best care of your mouth, naturally. In this episode, we discuss: Not all essential oils are created equally Nadine, the younger years The role of essential oils when it comes to oral care A happy healthy microbiome is key for health and vitality of your body AND your mouth The true way cavities form Conventional mouthwash can cause oral cancer Stop, seal, and seed Always spit out the oil when you finish oil pulling Whiteness comes from within the tooth A diet rich in fat soluble vitamins (D3, K2, & A) leads to whiter teeth Baking soda is great for polishing your teeth on a daily basis Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for oral health How to properly store your toothbrush If the bristles of your toothbrush become deformed, you're brushing too hard Remove 40% more plaque by using an ionic toothbrush Why Nadine recommends we all have two different toothbrushes, ionic and electric Always avoid glycerin in "natural toothpastes" Bleeding gums and gum recession can be things of the past Teeth grinding can cause gum recession You want to look for a biological dentist Braces make your face grow unnaturally Saliva is a main player when it comes to healing cavities The myriad of negative effects from mercury fillings Dentistry isn't black and white Your teeth reflect your overall bone health Fluoride, it's really that bad The work of Weston A. Price showed that nutrition is key when it comes to oral health Links to things we mentioned: Nadine Artemis' website - Living Libations Nadine Artemis - Holistic Dental Care (book)* Successful Self-Dentistry in 8 Steps Heavy Metal or Harmonized Health Questions To Ask A Prospective Dentist Dr. Tung's Essential Oxygen Joy McCarthy previously on TUHP (episode #79) The Weston A. Price Foundation Hal Huggins Sunwarrior <== 10% off all Sunwarrior products (free shipping over $100)* Join TUHP Facebook group Add us on Snapchat Note: Links marked with an asterisk (*) are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. How can you support our podcast? 1. Subscribe and review our show on iTunes and Stitcher. We make sure to read them all. 2. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. 3. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!