Awaken Organic Coconut Oil Pulling Rinse
This helped with my gingivitis!
When swished in the mouth, organic coconut oils bind to oral biofilm (plaque) on the teeth and surrounding tissues.
Salivary enzymes naturally break these oils into fatty acids, including caproic and caprylic acid, which have been shown to inhibit harmful bacterial strains such as Streptococcus mutans. A primary contributor to tooth decay.
Because the oral mucosa is thin and highly absorbent, substances introduced into the mouth can be absorbed through the epithelial tissue within seconds and up to several minutes. This means that what we place in the mouth matters. Not only locally, but systemically.
As you swish Awaken, gentle negative pressure is created within the gumline and dental sulcus, encouraging the release of gingival crevicular fluid.
When this fluid becomes stagnant or imbalanced, it creates an ideal environment for periodontal disease and cavity-causing bacteria to thrive.
Through controlled, intentional swishing, Awaken helps support the natural clearing of this fluid while reducing microbial burden along the gum margin.
Swishing coconut oil alone for extended periods can lead to reabsorption back into the body without adequate removal of oral waste.
Through years of clinical observation beginning in 2010, our founder refined a more effective approach:
Short, repeated swishing intervals allow for active removal without prolonged reabsorption.
This is why Awaken is designed to be used in 45-second increments, rather than long oil-pulling sessions.
Awaken is unique because it combines emulsified coconut oils with a quorum-sensing essential oil complex.
These botanicals were originally developed for type I and type II periodontal support in a clinical dental setting. They help support:
• Inflammatory balance
• Microbial regulation
• Tissue resilience
• Safe reabsorption through your oral epithelium
When substances are absorbed through the mouth, these essential oil compounds help support the body as materials circulate through the bloodstream, heart, and brain.
Oil pulling originates from Ayurvedic traditions, over 2,500 years old.
However, today’s environment is profoundly different.
The air we breathe
The water we drink
The soil our food is grown in
The way coconuts are processed
The state of our oral and external microbiomes
All has changed.
The oral microbiome of someone living 2,500 years ago is not the same as the oral microbiome of today.
That question, “Is this practice suitable for the modern oral ecosystem?”
Is the foundation of Awaken.
This is why essential oils were thoughtfully integrated into the formula: to support today’s oral microbiome within today’s environmental reality.
Organic C8 MCT Coconut Oil (caprylic acid, caproic acid), Organic Fractionated Cold-Pressed MCT Oil, Sea Buckthorn Oil, Essential Oils: Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Mandarin, Tea Tree, Bergamot, Frankincense, Ginger Root CO, Sage, and Myrrh.
Organic C8 MCT Oil (Caprylic Acid) & Organic Fractionated Cold-Pressed MCT Oil
Organic C8 MCT (Caprylic Acid) is the most potent form of MCT oil, offering superior absorption and effectiveness compared to other coconut oil derivatives. Rich in medium-chain fatty acids that interact intelligently with the oral environment.
In the mouth, MCT oil plays a key role in biofilm modulation. Rather than stripping the mouth or killing everything indiscriminately, it helps disrupt harmful bacterial adhesion, particularly acid-producing strains associated with enamel breakdown, such as Streptococcus mutans. This supports a healthier balance within the oral microbiome without compromising beneficial bacteria.
MCT oil naturally binds to plaque and biofilm on the tooth surface, allowing minerals and enzymatic ingredients in the formula to reach enamel and dentin more effectively. This enhances overall bioavailability and improves how active ingredients interact with teeth and gums.
Because MCT oil is metabolized differently from long-chain fats, it does not leave a heavy residue in the mouth. Instead, it supports saliva flow, lubrication, and tissue comfort across the gums, tongue, cheeks, and oral mucosa. This is especially beneficial for sensitive mouths and developing tissues.
Fractionated MCT oil is also sulfur-friendly, meaning it helps reduce volatile sulfur compounds associated with oral malodor by supporting microbial balance rather than masking odor. This contributes to a cleaner, fresher oral environment without harsh antimicrobials.
From a neurological standpoint, MCT oil is well recognized for its compatibility with the nervous system. Its clean fatty acid profile supports calm sensory processing and avoids overstimulation, making it particularly suitable for children and sensitive individuals.
For Brain & Body:
Supports
• Disruption of harmful biofilm without stripping
• Reduced acid-producing bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans
• Enhanced mineral delivery to enamel and dentin
• Saliva lubrication and flow
• Gum and oral tissue comfort
• Oral microbiome balance
• Fresh breath through sulfur compound modulation
• Gentle sensory experience supportive of the developing nervous system
Why MCT oil matters in this formula
Teeth, gums, and saliva function as a system. Organic MCT oil helps create a lipid environment that supports enzymatic activity, mineral transport, and microbial balance, allowing the rest of the formula to work more effectively.
Rather than acting as a filler or flavor carrier, MCT oil is a functional ingredient that supports oral resilience, tissue comfort, and long-term balance.
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Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil
A rich source of omega 3, 6, 7, and 9 fatty acids, along with phytosterols, palmitoleic acid, carotenoids, and antioxidants that support tissue nourishment and resilience.
Sea buckthorn seed oil has been studied and traditionally used for its role in supporting cardiovascular health, including research exploring its use in conditions such as angina and lipid balance. Periodontal health and cardiovascular health are closely linked through shared inflammatory pathways, making gum support an important part of whole-body wellness.
In oral care, sea buckthorn oil is valued for its ability to nourish, soothe, and protect the delicate tissues of the mouth.
Benefits include:
Supports gum tissue comfort and hydration
Supports tissue resilience and elasticity at the gumline
Supports antioxidant protection for oral tissues
Helps soothe gums that appear inflamed, red, tender, or reactive
Supports a balanced oral microbiome through gentle antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties
This luxurious oil is included to help promote calm, nourished gums and a more comfortable flossing experience for children, especially those with sensitive or easily irritated gum tissue.
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Essential Oils
Functional botanicals for oral ecology, not intensity.
Some clinicians caution against essential oils because high concentrations or frequent use of strong antiseptic rinses can shift oral microbial communities. That concern is valid.
Our approach is different. We use a carefully selected blend inside an oil base and a mineral-forward system with the goal of biofilm modulation, microbial signaling balance, saliva stimulation, and a calm sensory experience, not sterilization. Research reviews describe essential oils as multi-mechanism agents that can influence biofilms and microbial behaviors, including pathways related to quorum sensing, matrix disruption, and community dynamics, with results depending on concentration and formulation context.
Functional effects beyond flavor
Biofilm modulation and microbial signaling
Oral plaque is a biofilm, not loose bacteria. Some essential oil compounds have been studied for their ability to influence biofilm formation and microbial coordination, including mechanisms linked to quorum sensing, which helps regulate how microbes organize and persist on tooth surfaces. In practical terms, the goal is to support a biofilm environment that is less sticky, less aggressive, and easier for saliva and daily hygiene to manage.
Fresh breath through ecosystem support
Fresh breath is often less about masking and more about shifting the oral environment. Essential oils have been studied for effects on microbes and biofilm behaviors associated with odor and gumline imbalance, especially when used as part of a consistent routine rather than a harsh one-off antiseptic approach.
Saliva stimulation
Saliva is the mouth’s delivery system. Aromatic profiles such as mint and citrus can encourage saliva flow and oral sensory engagement, which supports buffering, mineral transport, enzymatic activity, and natural cleansing of the tongue, teeth, and gumline. This is one of the most protective upstream levers in oral health.
How these oils support teeth, gums, saliva, and the oral microbiome
Below is a more specific description of why each oil is included. This is still gentle language, because essential oils are potent and the science is dose-dependent.
• Gum and oral tissue comfort
• Oral microbiome balance
• Fresh breath through sulfur compound modulation
• Gentle sensory experience supportive of the developing nervous system.
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Peppermint supports a clean mouthfeel and encourages saliva stimulation.
In oral care use, mint oils are widely recognized for freshness and routine compliance while supporting balanced biofilm behavior.
Supports saliva stimulation and freshness
Supports a clean mouthfeel
Supports balanced biofilm behavior
Antibacterial • Antifungal • Anti-inflammatory • Antimicrobial
Eucalyptus supports freshness and gumline comfort. It is commonly used in oral care for its clean sensory tone and support of balanced oral ecology when used in gentle, non-irritating amounts.
Supports gumline freshness and comfort
Supports balanced oral ecology
Antibacterial • Anti-inflammatory • Antimicrobial
Mandarin supports a bright, gentle flavor profile suitable for sensitive mouths. Citrus oils are commonly used to support saliva engagement and routine consistency without sharpness or sweetness.
Supports saliva engagement
Supports a mild, uplifting sensory profile
Antibacterial • Antifungal • Anti-inflammatory • Antimicrobial
Tea tree is traditionally used in oral care for its role in supporting microbial balance and healthy biofilm patterns. Included at low levels to support plaque-prone areas without irritation.
Supports biofilm management
Supports microbial balance in plaque-prone zones
Antibacterial • Antifungal • Anti-inflammatory • Antimicrobial
Bergamot contributes gentle antioxidant and microbial-modulating support while creating a bright, balanced sensory profile. Helps maintain freshness without intensity.
Supports microbial balance
Supports sensory harmony
Antibacterial • Antifungal • Anti-inflammatory • Antimicrobial
Frankincense is traditionally used for tissue support and comfort. In oral formulas, it contributes to gumline resilience and a calm botanical profile within a supportive system.
Supports gum comfort and tissue tone
Supports a calm botanical profile
Antibacterial • Antifungal • Anti-inflammatory • Immune-supportive
Ginger supports warmth and comfort in tissues. In oral use, it contributes a mild warming tone that supports a balanced gumline environment without irritation.
Supports gumline comfort
Supports a warm, balanced sensory tone
Anti-inflammatory • Antimicrobial
Sage is traditionally used for oral freshness and tissue tone. Support microbial balance and overall oral comfort.
Supports oral freshness
Supports tissue tone and microbial balance
Antibacterial • Antifungal • Anti-inflammatory • Antimicrobial
Myrrh has a long history of use in oral care. Included to support gumline resilience and balanced plaque behavior as part of a gentle, supportive system.
Supports gumline resilience
Supports balanced plaque behavior
Supports tissue comfort
Antibacterial • Antifungal • Anti-inflammatory • Antimicrobial
🦷 ToothFoods 11-Step Oral Optimization Protocol
By Sonia Pellerino, Biological Registered Dental Hygienist
Use daily. Bring this to your next dental visit.
⚕️ Before You Begin: A Note for Your Dental Team
ToothFoods products are safe for use in professional dental settings.
• Biohacking Toothpaste can be used in place of conventional polish after scaling.
• ToothFoods Flossing Serum is ideal post-cleaning and after dental work.
Have your dental provider contact us to learn how to integrate ToothFoods into their clinic. We’ve used this biological protocol in practice since 2010.
🧠 Mindful Oral Care Starts with Intention
Before beginning, pause.
Open each product with awareness.
Silently repeat a personal affirmation, prayer, or mantra.
Your mouth is a living portal — your teeth are connected to every cell through energetic meridians.
This is not just oral hygiene. It’s whole-body nourishment.
🪥 The 11-Step Oral Optimization Protocol for morning and night, minus the oil pull, is only done at sunrise on an empty stomach. Wake up, use the facilities, and begin your optimal oral health rituals. It's that simple. takes about 6 mins. Before bed, check in with yourself, and begin the 10 optimal oral health rituals, Calm Toothpaste, is super duper relaxing.
Step 1. RINSE
Swish with Ocean Blend Antibacterial Mouth Rinse to loosen overnight biofilm.
Spit into the sink.
Step 2. TONGUE SCRAPE
Use a copper or stainless-steel tongue scraper.
Gently scrape 1–3 times using light pressure — about the weight of a dime.
Let this mark your reset for the day.
Step 3. OIL PULLING
Use: AWAKEN Coconut Oil Therapy Rinse
• Place 2 pumps directly on your tongue
• Swish gently for 45 seconds, then spit into the trash (not the sink)
• Repeat with another 2 pumps, then a third round if desired
• You may complete up to 6 pumps total, in 2–3 cycles
🧬 Advanced Note:
Anything placed in the mouth can be reabsorbed into the body within 6 minutes or less. That’s why this practice is short, mindful, and bio-compatible.
Optional: Gently scrape the tongue again after.
Step 4. FLOSSING
Use: ToothFoods Flossing Serum
• Add 1–2 drops to your floss
• Wrap floss into a “C” shape and glide gently 2 mm under the gum line
• For deeper pockets, use a rubber tip stimulator with a drop of Flossing Serum to trace the gum line (do not push between teeth)
💡 Most mouths require multiple floss types depending on spacing, food traps, crowns, or implants.
Bring your floss to your next cleaning for a personalized assessment.
Repeat a grounding phrase as you floss, staying present.
Step 5. BRUSHING (Teeth + Tongue)
Use: Biohacking Toothpaste
• Apply ½ pearl-sized amount to a soft or extra-soft toothbrush
• Gently brush teeth for 1–2 minutes
• Follow with another ½ pearl brushed gently on the tongue to reduce sulfur compounds
• Rinse with Ocean Blend Mouth Rinse
🌀 Optional Blend Rotation:
• Morning: Love
• Midday: Balance
• Evening: Abundance
Step 6. TONGUE SCRAPE (Optional)
Repeat 1–3 strokes after brushing or oil pulling to remove additional debris.
Step 7. FINAL RINSE
Rinse again with Ocean Blend Antibacterial Mouth Rinse.
Look in the mirror. Smile.
Say out loud:
“I love you. Thank you. I am grateful for you, [insert your name].”
Step 8. TOOTH VITAMIN TREATMENT
Use: Nirvana Fairy Dust or Pixie Dust
• Wet your toothbrush and shake off excess water
• Dip into the powder and brush gently over all surfaces
• Do not rinse — allow to sit and soak in
🦷 Cavity Care Tip:
For early enamel-stage cavities, apply a tiny amount directly to the spot 3 times daily before meals.
ToothFoods uses 100% micro-hydroxyapatite with a particle size of 1.1 µm, which is smaller than your dentinal tubules (2.5 µm), allowing for deeper mineral integration.
✔️ Clinical Benefits:
• Remineralization
• Natural whitening
• Sensitivity reduction
• Cavity prevention
• Smooth surface support
Step 9. GUM MASK
Use: Biohacking Toothpaste as a Gum Mask
• Apply a thin layer like lotion over any sensitive or healing gum area
• Allow to sit for 1–5 minutes
• Follow by massaging the gums gently with ToothFoods Flossing Serum
💆 This is your facial for the gums — calming, revitalizing, and ideal post-cleaning or for gum discomfort, erosion, or sensitivity.
Step 10. ORAL IRRIGATION
Use: ToothFoods Oral Syringe
• Fill with Flossing Serum, Ocean Rinse, or warm saltwater
• Irrigate between teeth or in specific areas as needed
• Recommended use: daily, weekly, or during periods of inflammation or infection
Step 11. CLEAN YOUR TOOLS
Use: ToothFoods Clean Toothbrush Solution
After each use, spray or soak your toothbrush and oral devices to remove bacteria, fungi, and viral residue.
This preserves the microbiome integrity of your mouth and extends the life of your tools.
🩺 Final Notes
This protocol is meant to support your biological oral health between visits.
It does not replace cleanings — we recommend seeing your Biological Dental Hygienist every 3–4 months.
Bring this protocol to your next appointment and ask:
“Are there any modifications you recommend based on my oral needs?”
Thank you for watching, using, and trusting ToothFoods. Your oral health is whole-body health. Let’s feed it well.
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What it is and why it matters
Pregnancy gingivitis is an inflammatory gum response that happens when rising estrogen and progesterone change how your gums react to plaque and biofilm. These hormones increase blood flow to gum tissue and can make the gumline more reactive, more swollen, and more likely to bleed even when your brushing routine has not changed.
Common signs include red, swollen gums, bleeding when brushing or flossing, tenderness, gum sensitivity, and, in some cases, gum tissue overgrowth.
This is not rare. It is one of the most common oral changes in pregnancy.
Pregnancy does not automatically cause periodontal disease, but it can increase the severity of inflammation and make pre-existing gum issues feel dramatically worse.
Hormones, plaque, and a more reactive gumline
During pregnancy, estrogen and progesterone influence the gingiva and can reduce the effectiveness of the epithelial barrier, increase vascular response, and increase gingival crevicular fluid flow, which is closely tied to gum inflammation.
Translation
Your gums can become more sensitive to the same amount of plaque. That is why pregnancy gingivitis can show up fast, even in people who normally have healthy gums.
The mouth is not isolated from the body. Periodontal inflammation has been associated in research with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight.
This does not mean gums cause every complication. It means gum inflammation is part of the systemic inflammatory load, and oral bacteria can contribute to inflammatory signaling. That is why pregnancy oral care is considered a meaningful part of prenatal wellness.
For some mothers, gum inflammation can progress into pronounced swelling and tissue overgrowth. A pregnancy-related overgrowth, sometimes referred to as a pregnancy tumor or pyogenic granuloma, can occur and may need professional evaluation. In persistent or urgent cases, dental providers may remove it, including with laser techniques.
If your gums are severely enlarged, bleeding constantly, or you have a rapidly growing gum mass, that is a sign to book care.
What your dentist wants you to do during pregnancy
Consistent daily plaque disruption with a pregnancy-appropriate routine is the foundation, because the hormonal piece makes plaque more inflammatory than usual.
Many dental practices recommend more frequent cleanings during higher inflammation seasons, and pregnancy is one of them. A common schedule is every 3 months, depending on your gum status and your provider's guidance.
The synergy of minerals, clay, saliva, and botanicals
Every ingredient in this toothpaste is chosen to support the relationship between teeth, gums, saliva, and the oral microbiome.
This formula is built around four pregnancy-specific priorities
Gum comfort and inflammation balance
Biofilm modulation without sterilizing the mouth
Saliva support and nausea-friendly brushing compliance
Mineral forward enamel support during a high-demand season
Oral plaque is a biofilm. It is organized. It behaves like a community.
Pregnancy hormones can make the community feel more aggressive at the gumline. This is why a formula that supports biofilm behavior and daily disruption matters.
Your essential oils are included as functional oral botanicals in a low-intensity system to support a biofilm environment that is less sticky, less inflammatory, and easier for saliva and hygiene to manage.
The real upstream lever in pregnancy oral health
Saliva buffers acids, delivers minerals, supports enzyme,s and helps naturally cleanse teeth, tongue, and gumline.
Pregnancy can come with nausea, reflux, mouth breathing, and dehydration, which can all reduce comfort and increase cavity risk.
This formula supports a brushing experience that encourages saliva engagement and routine consistency, which is often the difference between an ideal routine and what a pregnant mother can realistically tolerate.
Pregnancy is a demanding season. Many mothers report increased sensitivity, changing diet patterns, nausea, and more frequent snacking because the body is regulating blood sugar and nausea.
This is where mineral-forward oral care matters because it supports enamel resilience while you are managing everything else.
This is education, not medical advice
If you have severe gum swelling, persistent bleeding, a rapidly growing gum mass, or signs of infection, seek evaluation from your dental provider.
Results vary. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
