When you look in the mirror and smile… what’s the first thing you see?

In my case, it was a couple of things. There was the obvious that anyone could see while standing and talking to me, the shade of my teeth (despite trying every whitening paste under the sun)... but looking more closely it was my red, swollen and sometimes bleeding gums.

Every time I went to my dentist, the hygienist would scold me for the way my gums bled when she flossed them.

I was reassured by my dentist that nearly half of all adults over 30 suffer from some form of gum disease.¹

Like that somehow made it feel better. When she told me that, it just didn’t sit right for me. Everyone brushes their teeth, and 70% of us do it twice a day, as recommended.²

I was brushing and flossing regularly, and not just seeing no progress but it was getting worse over time. Then something life-altering happened. One morning when I woke up and rolled over my partner wrinkled their face at me when I went in for a kiss. As lovingly as they could muster, told me my breath was so bad it was unbearable. That was the last straw.  In that moment I was so angry at my dentist and at myself for living with this. I felt let down and this was really starting to effect me not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. I resolved right then and there that I was going to take charge of the situation and find a way to solve my problem (come hell or high water).

I'll tell you what I found. But before we get there, we need to talk about how your mouth actually works.

I needed new information and because I wasn't getting any from my dentist I set out on Google. I searched for what felt like hours and hours. Literally almost all dental results but then I stumbled on a recent article in the prestigious science journal Nature.

“Oral microbiome findings challenge dentistry dogma.” The title of the article really struck a chord with me after all the failed trips to the dentist.

The facts blew me away:⁵

• There are over 700 species of microbes that can live in your mouth
• Some of them are regular superheroes: they fight off invaders, soothe inflammation, and regulate the mouth’s acidity
• They actually convert some of the food we eat into digestible compounds — something we couldn’t do ourselves

Did you get the importance of that last bullet point? Read it again. Your body is helped by your mouth bacteria to do crucial tasks.

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Your mouth is home to 6 billion bacteria… both good and bad

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I'd be lying if I said that I knew exactly what to make of this. It was more than a little over head, but I had a feeling that there was something here. I needed an expert.

I reached out to a family friend who was a retired ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) doctor who had taken up a teaching position at our state university.

He'd always been one to err on the side of a holistic, results-focused approach³ where possible, talking about only prescribing antibiotics where necessary and helping people adjust their lifestyles & diets to prevent problems from becoming more serious.

After a few pleasantries I asked him if he'd look at the article and let me know if this microbiome business could be having an impact on my teeth and gums.

I had no idea sending that email would change my life.

After waiting patiently for a few days I received my response. I opened his email and started to read, my jaw dropped.

Not only was I on the right track. I had stumbled across a cutting edge discovery in oral health that was becoming more widely talked about in medical circles.

He told me that these helpful bacteria are the gatekeepers to our entire digestive system. They’re just as important as the ones found in the small and large intestines. They’re responsible for not only the health of your teeth and gums… but your entire body.

And we’re accidentally wiping them out with mouthwash and “mass market” toothpaste

Have you ever taken antibiotics?

If you have recently, you may noticed that Doctors are increasingly becoming more resistant to prescribing them unless they are clearly neccessary.

The reason is this, if you took them every day you’d wipe out billions of bacteria that are essential to good health.

I was inadvertently 'cleaning' away not just the bad, but all the good bacteria in my mouth.

This is what happens when we use modern toothpastes and mouthwashes. With all of the discoveries over the past few years about the importance of bacteria in our gut, it seems the dental industry is in the dark ages.

We’re still acting like “all bacteria are bad” when it comes to our teeth and gums. Most toothpastes and mouthwashes contain some or all of these ingredients:

1. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Good bacteria need a wet, alkaline environment to thrive. SLS can dry out the mouth, which raises the acidity level and makes it hard for the good guys to survive.⁶
2. Triclosan. Dozens of studies have shown that it reduces the diversity and numbers of healthy bacteria in the gut — even from the small amount that’s in toothpaste.⁷
3. Artificial Color Dyes. A titanium-based dye called “titanium white” is a popular way to make toothpaste whiter, and it’s been shown in studies to promote inflammatory bacteria.⁸

Tossing your toothpaste isn’t the answer… so what is?

When you realize what’s in our toothpastes and mouthwashes — even those recommended by dentists, you have to ask, “so what’s the solution?”

You’d have to be crazy to stop brushing your teeth — (plaque starts to settle on our teeth after 24 hours) but the way we’re doing it now is like shampooing twice a day, and never using conditioner. It strips away the helpful bacteria without seeding in any replacements.

My doctor friend said I should find an 'oral probiotic' with some specific strains that have been shown to have a positive effect against my symptoms. He said "all the probiotics you’ll find in stores have been fine-tuned to support gut health — and that means they’re not ideal for mouth health."

This includes strains like lactobacillus paracasei, which stops streptococcus bacteria (which contribute to tooth decay) in their tracks⁹ — and bifidobacterium lactis, shown in clinical trials to reduce periodontal inflammation.¹⁰

“But it’s not enough to just give your mouth those good bacteria,” he told me. “You need to feed them so they multiply before getting overrun by the bad bacteria. Find one with inulin" (the best prebiotic available*).

But the most surprising thing I should look for? The delivery mechanism

These probiotic strains just might be the missing piece of the oral-health puzzle. They restore what’s removed by toothpaste and mouthwash.

But you can’t find these specialized probiotics in health food stores… in fact, you can’t even find them in a pill. If you swallowed these, they’d go right to your gut and skip your mouth.

So I searched for a “candy probiotic” — a lozenge that melts in your mouth. After an exhaustive search comparing bacterial strains, the delivery mechanism and the important prebiotic, I landed on PrimeDenta. I like that it's naturally sweetened with strawberries, which contains a natural tooth whitener called malic acid, as well as peppermint and spearmint.

Meet PrimeDenta: a doctor-formulated probiotic for teeth and gums

The best thing about PrimeDenta is that it’s incredibly simple to use. Just let it melt in your mouth once a day, right after brushing.

The bacteria settle into your teeth and gums, working together to strengthen them against the bad bacteria that cause tooth decay, bad breath, and gum disease.

Does it taste incredible? No, it's a little chalky but it's pretty good for what it is, and you can expect to see real results within just a few weeks.

“I felt like I'd been a pretty good brusher and mouthwasher (and occasional flosser)...I didn't feel like I had neglected my teeth and gums but I just couldn't get control of my swollen, receding gums and constant bad breath. When I found PrimeDenta I literally figured I had nothing to lose. Happy doesn't even being to explain how glad I am I pulled the trigger. It took about 5 weeks but my mouth feels totally different. I'm so glad I learned about my mouth's microbiome and found PrimeDenta"

Rhonda S. - Dallas, TX

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The best part? You don’t even need to visit your dentist to get it

PrimeDenta is a company that specializes in a single product and offers it directly online through their website, so you don’t have to sit in the dentist’s chair and shell out thousands for it.

Go ahead and order your 1, 3, or 6 month supply of PrimeDenta by clicking the button below — I’ve secured an exclusive discount for TWG readers.

I started with a 1-month supply, but instantly regretted not buying more with their volume discount.

I’ve got whiter teeth, fresher breath, and healthier gums than I’ve had in years.

And it keeps getting better every month… so I wish I’d bought the 6-month supply, which also gets you the biggest savings.

They stand by their product, backing it with an ironclad 60-day guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with your teeth and gums after 60 days, just contact them for a refund, even if you bought a 6-month supply.

This probably isn’t the first time you’ve heard this today, but supply chains are unpredictable right now, even in the probiotic industry.

And don’t even get me started on inflation. My point is: I’m not sure how long this discount will last. With that ironclad guarantee, there’s no risk in securing your own stock of PrimeDenta.

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