Your mouth is not separate from the rest of you. The tissues in the mouth are highly absorbent, richly supplied with blood vessels, and directly connected to the digestive and immune systems.
Oral issues have been associated with:
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Heart disease
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Diabetes complications
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Respiratory infections
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Pregnancy complications
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Chronic inflammation
The above conditions are linked to poor oral health because bacteria and inflammatory molecules from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and affect distant organs. A healthy mouth supports a healthy body.
And one of the most important factors in oral health is something few people think about: pH.
The Importance of pH Balance in the Mouth
The mouth is meant to be slightly alkaline. Saliva naturally buffers acids, delivers minerals to the teeth, and helps keep bacteria in balance.
But when we eat sugar, refined carbohydrates, or acidic foods, and when saliva flow is low, the mouth becomes more acidic. This is the key trigger for tooth decay.
Cavities don’t happen because teeth are “dirty.” They happen because:
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Bacteria feed on sugars
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They produce acid
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That acid pulls minerals out of tooth enamel
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Over time, enamel weakens and breaks down
If the mouth stays acidic long enough, decay begins. If the pH returns to a healthy range, teeth can naturally remineralize and stay strong.
So the goal of oral care isn’t just to “kill germs.” It’s to restore and maintain a balanced oral environment. MamaMadeCo toothpaste, made with bentonite clay, helps to support a more neutral, balanced pH in the mouth to help your teeth and gums heal.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This is not medical advice.
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