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I can’t wait to go to the dentist and have them drill a hole in my tooth…said NO ONE ever! Yet that’s what thousands of people do every day - because they have a cavity. After all, when your dentist tells you that you need to get that cavity filled, you listen, right?

Not so fast! Because I’m here to tell you that cavities can be healed…naturally! First, let me tell you what a cavity actually is. A cavity happens when the hard surface of the tooth becomes softer and softer until a tiny hole develops. This is a sign of ongoing demineralization.

Dentists have been stuck in an outdated paradigm for decades, telling us cavities can’t be healed without a filling, and gum recession can’t be fixed without surgery. But the truth is, conventional dental products and advice often do more harm than good, contributing to the very problems they’re supposed to solve.

From toothpaste loaded with fluoride - a proven neurotoxin! - to peroxide, SLS, and other harsh chemicals, these products strip your mouth of its natural defenses. Instead of promoting health, they leave you vulnerable to cavities, gum recession, and a host of other oral health issues.

But what if we told you that’s not the only option? Dentists might hate to admit it, but there’s a powerful, natural way to reverse gum recession and restore your oral health - no surgery required.

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.

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.

If you are reading this, we 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!

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. 

Your mouth is a primary entryway into the body. Teeth that ache, gums that bleed, and bad breath are all indicators of poor oral health. This leads to bacteria that can easily get into the bloodstream and cause infection and inflammation wherever it spreads.

We 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 - “My nice dentist? No way.” 

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, what we now know as "dental health" is so ingrained that no one has bothered to question it.

And so, while your well-intentioned dentist may not be trying to harm you on purpose, the misinformed industry’s proliferation of lies and misinformation is in fact, negatively affecting your health. But that’s why you’re here. To learn the secrets your dentist WON’T tell you - maybe simply because he/she doesn’t know!

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. 

Bleeding gums after brushing or flossing, mouth pain, bad breath, seeing the roots of your teeth, and loose teeth…

Sound familiar? If so, chances are you have gum recession. So, you run to your dentist and ask if there is anything they can do to help you…and most likely they say “Unfortunately no. Just don’t brush so hard.”

NOOOOO…don’t believe those lies! Unfortunately, the dental industry is stuck in an outdated paradigm. One that doesn’t understand that YES - you can heal a cavity AND fix gum recession.

If you don’t stop the process that causes gum recession, it will just continue to get worse. You will end up with damage to the enamel and the root - degeneration of your bone - inflammation and abscesses.

The headline piqued your interest, didn’t it? You’re reading this article to feed your curiosity while wondering if this is clickbait. It isn’t. You’ll soon see why.

Right from childhood, you were informed that brushing your teeth is essential to oral and dental health. In fact, you were told that brushing your teeth regularly with fluoride toothpaste will keep your teeth white and strong.