Tooth & Truth
💋 Let Your Teeth Rest, — They Need a Spa Day Too 💅
(And FYI, fluoride isn’t invited.)
We like self-care and skin routines but what about Gut health? and how about your teeth? Not just the brushing and flossing basics — I’m talking about the deeper stuff. Like mineral absorption, saliva flow, and why your toothpaste might be ghosting your enamel.
Let’s spill the tea. 🫖
🍬 Snack Attack = Enamel Under Attack
Look, we’ve all been there. A little snack here. A sip of coffee there. A kombucha because it's "probiotic." But what you don’t realize is that this all-day grazing and sipping is wrecking your mouth’s natural flow.
Every single time you eat or drink — especially sugary, flavored, or acidic stuff — the pH in your mouth crashes. Boom. Acidic city. And acidic mouths? Not cute.
When your mouth’s pH is low, your tooth enamel starts to demineralize. It’s like your teeth are slowly dissolving. Drama? Maybe. But also facts.
💦 Saliva: Your Built-In Tooth Fairy
Here’s the plot twist: your saliva is actually here to save you. No, really. It's designed to remineralize your teeth and neutralize those acids — but only if you let your mouth chill. That means no food, no drinks (yes, even that iced matcha), for at least 1–2 hours between meals.
When your mouth resets, saliva kicks in with the good stuff:
💎 Calcium – Think: bone builder for your teeth
💎 Phosphate – Calcium’s partner-in-crime for enamel strength
🧼 Natural buffers – That help rebalance your mouth’s pH
But when you’re constantly sipping, snacking, or chewing — saliva can’t do her job. It’s like trying to clean while someone keeps throwing glitter on the floor.
🤯 It’s Not Just About Your Mouth — It’s About Digestion Too
You know what else gets wrecked by non-stop sipping while eating? Your digestion.
When you’re guzzling drinks during meals — especially cold or sugary ones — you're diluting stomach acid. That acid is essential to break down food, kill pathogens, and absorb nutrients.
So not only are your teeth not getting their mineral makeover, your gut’s getting gassy, bloated, and moody from poor digestion.
✨ Pro tip: Try holding off on liquids 30 minutes before and after meals, and sip minimally during eating. Give your body a break, babe. It deserves it.
🧴 What’s NOT in My Toothpaste (And Why)
Let’s talk about what you won’t find in my toothpaste — and why I’m giving it the side-eye:
🚫 Fluoride? Hard pass.
I know, I know — the dentist told you fluoride makes teeth strong. But real talk? Fluoride is toxic in high doses, doesn't truly remineralize enamel, and can even interfere with thyroid function.
Plus, your saliva already has natural minerals like calcium and phosphate that can do the job — without the sketchy side effects. Give me a clean, mineral-rich toothpaste with hydroxyapatite or clay any day.
🚫 Glycerin? No thanks.
Glycerin might make your toothpaste feel smooth, but it comes with a catch: it coats your teeth like a film, creating a barrier that prevents minerals from being absorbed into your enamel.
Basically, it’s like slathering lotion over a sweater and wondering why your skin’s still dry. It clogs up the mineral party.
🧘♀️ Give Your Teeth a Break — Literally.
Want to really glow up your oral health? Here’s your hot girl tooth routine:
🕰 1–2 hour breaks between eating & drinking to let saliva remineralize
🚿 Ditch toothpaste with glycerin and fluoride (hello, remineralizing toothpaste!)
💧 Sip water mindfully, not mindlessly
🧘♀️ Let your digestion do its thing — don’t drown it
🦷 Respect your enamel’s natural cycle — demineralize, remineralize, repeat (like skincare for your teeth)
👑 Final Word From the Tooth Throne
You’re already doing so much to level up your wellness — don’t forget your teeth in the process. They deserve rest, recovery, and a break from all-day snacking chaos. Your saliva is magic. Your enamel is royalty. And your toothpaste? Well... let’s just say it better not be toxic. 👀
Flash that mineral-powered smile, — and let your mouth reset. 💋
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