Why Mint is great for your mouth?

Oral Health Benefits of Mint 

Our elders often plucked mint leaves to have after food as it was a common mouth refresher and digestive aid, but did you know mint leaves may also keep your oral health in check?

The essential oil present in peppermint is most effective in killing what are called anaerobic bacteria, which tend to live in low-oxygen environments. These bacteria tend to cause gum diseases over time as well as other oral health problems. Menthol, a compound that is also present in peppermint, causes the cooling sensation that often takes aches and pains away. 

Here is everything you need to know about how The Dirt encompasses peppermint into their products!

H1: Oral Health Benefits of Mint: 

1. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and has antibacterial properties that can help curb the growth of bacteria in the mouth which will help to prevent infections as well as cavities. 
2. The presence of potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and phosphorus that is present in mint, is essential for the maintenance and formation of bone-density in your teeth! 
3. Mint acts as an alkaline food that contradicts the effects of the acidic environment that is responsible for gum diseases and tooth decay. 
4. The vitamins and minerals work together to fortify enamel and ensure strengthening teeth and gums. 
5. Mint is widely attributed with anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to its strong antioxidant rich action. Much like chamomile and green tea, rinsing with a mint-infused solution has been found to help ease swelling and counteract bleeding gums. 
6. According to research, mint can help relax gastrointestinal tissue (GI), making it useful for lower GI complaints such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 

H2: The Dirt Products: 

Trace Mineral Tooth Brushing Powders: 

The Dirt offers two great flavors that incorporate mint in their trace mineral tooth brushing powders: Super Mint and Cinna Mint. 

Super Mint: Like a fresh running spring, The Dirt’s Super Mint is a crispy blend of three mints and a touch of green tea. Cool but mellow, our mint will refresh your breath without feeling overwhelming. 

Ingredients: 

• Extra fine bentonite clay
• Natural baking soda
• Green tea extract
• Organically extracted hexane free stevia
• Proprietary blend of mint essential oils 

Cinna Mint: A little spicy and a little fresh, Cinna Mint is a blend of both our Super Mint and Sweet Spice flavors. 

Ingredients: 

• Extra fine bentonite clay
• Organic saigon cinnamon
• Natural baking soda
• Organic myrrh gum powder
• Organic nutmeg powder
• Green tea extract
• Proprietary blend of mint essential oils
• Sweet orange essential oils
• Organic cardamom essential oil
• Hexane free stevia 

Toothpaste: 

The Dirt also offers an array of mint infused toothpastes for people who might be a tad bit hesitant to use the tooth powders. Super Mint, 

Super Mint: Like a fresh running spring, our Super Mint is a crispy blend of three mints and a touch of green tea just like the tooth powders. 

Ingredients: 

• Extra fine bentonite clay
• MCT fractionated coconut oil
• Proprietary blend of mint essential oils
• Sustainable beeswax
• Hexane free stevia 

Rose Cacao Mint: the most wonderfully unsuspected flavor that is sure to make you fall in love!

Ingredients: 

• Extra fine bentonite clay
• MCT/fractionated coconut oil
• Hexane free stevia
• Sustainable bees wax
• Essential oils of: 
• Organic peppermint
• Cocoa pod 
• Rose and Rosemary leaf extract 

Cinna Mint: A little spicy and a little fresh, Cinna Mint is a blend of both our Super Mint and Sweet Spice flavors. 

Ingredients: 

• Extra fine bentonite clay
• MCT/Fractionated coconut oil
• Sustainable bees wax
• Proprietary blend of mint essential oils
• Cinnamon 
• Hexane free stevia 

Oil Pulling Mouthwash: 

3-5 times a week, swish a cap full for 5-20 minutes as the oils of sesame and coconut will coax a host of terrible toxins from your teeth and gums, all while you savor sea buckthorn and Essential Oils. While our blend is safe to swallow, we recommend spitting the oil out into the toilet after pulling, since it'll be full of all the bacteria and junk you're trying to get rid of.

Super Mint: 

Ingredients: 

• Sesame oil
• MCT fractionated coconut oil
• Sea buckthorn oil
• Hexane free stevia
• Natural menthol 
• Essential oils of:
• Peppermint
• Tea tree
• Clove rose and rosemary extract

Rose Clove Mint:

Ingredients: 

• Sesame oil
• MCT fractionates coconut oil
• Sea buckthorn oil
• Hexane free stevia
• Natural menthol 
• Essential oils of: 
• Peppermint
• Cardamom
• Myrrh
• Tea tree
• Turmeric
• Clove 
• Rose and rosemary extract