Mineralizing Herbal Oil-Pulling Blend
Elevate your daily oral care ritual with Tooth So Fine by Bona Res Canada. We are proud to feature our newly updated, expertly formulated recipe designed to bring modern herbal science and ancient tradition together. This unique botanical oil-pulling blend harnesses the power of pure coconut oil infused with time-tested herbs, mineral-rich bone meal, and warming botanicals to support oral hygiene, soothe the gums, and encourage a radiant, healthy smile.
✨ Key Benefits & Traditional Uses
Advanced Oral Hygiene: Combines traditional oil-pulling mechanics with powerful botanical antimicrobials to reduce plaque and combat oral bacteria.
Gum Comfort & Care: Plantain, myrrh, and cayenne work synergistically to soothe tender gums and stimulate local gingival microcirculation.
Enamel Support & Remineralization: Infused with natural bone meal to supply bioavailable calcium and phosphorus, supporting surface enamel remineralization.
Natural Freshness: Pure peppermint essential oil leaves your mouth feeling exceptionally clean and refreshed without synthetic additives.
🌿 The Ancient Practice of Oil Pulling
Oil pulling (an ancient Ayurvedic practice known as Kavala Graha or Gandusha) involves swishing an edible oil around the mouth for 10 to 20 minutes before spitting it out.
Mechanism of Action: As the oil moves through the teeth and gums, its lipid content interacts with the lipid membranes of oral bacteria, lifting plaque and trapping microscopic debris. The mechanical action emulsifies the oil into a milky cleanser that reaches deep interdental spaces.
Dental Benefits: Clinical studies demonstrate that regular oil pulling significantly reduces colony counts of Streptococcus mutans (the primary bacteria responsible for tooth decay), lowers plaque indices, and significantly improves signs of gingivitis and oral malodor.
🔬 Botanical Brilliance & Scientific Insights
Every ingredient in Tooth So Fine is thoughtfully selected for its unique therapeutic and dental profile:
Coconut Oil (Base): Rich in medium-chain fatty acids—primarily lauric acid, which converts into monolaurin in the mouth. Both exhibit potent antimicrobial properties against Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans, serving as an ideal antimicrobial base.
Broadleaf Plantain Leaf (Plantago major): Contains aucubin and soothing mucilage, traditionally used in herbal mouth care to soothe irritated, tender, or bleeding gums during gingivitis flare-ups.
Myrrh Resin (Commiphora myrrha): A time-tested botanical resin with powerful antimicrobial, astringent, and anti-inflammatory properties that help tighten gum tissue and combat periodontal irritants.
Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum): Contains capsaicin, traditionally used to stimulate local microcirculation in the gingival tissues, encouraging healthy blood flow and comfort.
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum): Rich in eugenol, a naturally occurring phenylpropanoid recognized for its potent antiseptic, local analgesic (pain-relieving), and anti-inflammatory properties.
Bone Meal: A natural source of bioavailable calcium, phosphorus, and trace minerals, supplying foundational building blocks to support surface enamel remineralization.
Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha piperita): Contains menthol, offering antimicrobial action against plaque-forming bacteria and long-lasting breath freshness.
Beeswax: Acts as a natural structural binder and protective occlusive matrix within the solid-to-soft balm formula.
🛡️ Targeted Efficacy: Gingivitis, Decay, and Enamel Care
Gingivitis and Gum Health: Clove (eugenol), myrrh, plantain, and coconut oil directly target bacterial biofilms and inflammatory responses. Antimicrobial agents reduce bacterial load along the gumline, while astringent resins help firm tender gum tissue.
Tooth Decay Prevention: By inhibiting acid-producing cariogenic bacteria (S. mutans) with coconut oil and peppermint, while introducing bioavailable calcium and phosphorus from bone meal, the formula assists saliva in redepositing minerals onto vulnerable, acid-weakened enamel surfaces.
Enamel Maintenance: While surface demineralization and microscopic wear benefit from topical mineral availability, mineral-rich formulas help harden surrounding enamel, protect exposed dentin tubules, and support overall structural tooth maintenance alongside professional dental care.
📋 Full Ingredients (In Descending Order of Predominance)
Coconut oil, broadleaf plantain leaf, myrrh resin, cayenne pepper, cloves, beeswax, bone meal, peppermint essential oil.
📋 Directions & Instructions for Use
Use once or twice weekly. Scoop a small amount, allow it to melt in the mouth, and swish (oil pull) for 10 to 20 minutes. Spit out into the trash; do not swallow. Do not rinse down the sink. For oral hygiene use only.
Tooth So Fine
Q: What is Tooth So Fine? / Qu'est-ce que Tooth So Fine?
A: Tooth So Fine is an oil-pulling mouth blend from Bona Res Canada, made with coconut oil, broadleaf plantain leaf, myrrh resin, cayenne pepper, cloves, beeswax, bone meal, and peppermint essential oil. Adjunct to brushing and flossing, never a replacement.
R: Tooth So Fine est un mélange pour bain de bouche à l'huile, fabriqué à partir d'huile de coco, plantain, myrrhe, cayenne, clous de girofle, cire d'abeille, poudre d'os et menthe poivrée. En complément du brossage, jamais en remplacement.
Q: How do I use it? / Comment l'utiliser?
A: Use once or twice weekly. Scoop a small amount, melt in the mouth, and swish for 10 to 20 minutes. Spit into the trash (oil clogs sinks), rinse, and brush normally.
R: Utiliser 1 à 2 fois par semaine. Prélever une petite quantité, laisser fondre et faire un bain de bouche pendant 10 à 20 minutes. Recracher à la poubelle (l'huile obstrue les éviers), rincer et brosser.
Q: Do I swallow it or spit it out? / Dois-je l'avaler ou le recracher?
A: Always spit it out. Never swallow it.
R: Recrachez toujours. Ne l'avalez jamais.
Q: How does the antimicrobial action of oil pulling work? / Comment fonctionne l'action antimicrobienne du bain de bouche à l'huile?
A: Oil pulling leverages edible oil lipids to interact with oral bacteria lipid membranes, lifting plaque and debris. Swishing for 10–20 minutes emulsifies the oil into a milky cleanser that reaches interdental spaces, reducing Streptococcus mutans colony counts.
R: Le bain de bouche à l'huile exploite les lipides pour interagir avec les membranes bactériennes et éliminer la plaque. Émulsifié en nettoyant lactescent, il atteint les espaces interdentaires et réduit Streptococcus mutans.
Q: What benefits does it offer for general dental hygiene and gingivitis? / Quels sont ses bienfaits pour l'hygiène dentaire générale et la gingivite?
A: Coconut oil and peppermint inhibit cariogenic bacteria and Candida albicans, while bone meal supplies calcium and phosphorus for enamel remineralization. Clove, myrrh, plantain, and coconut oil target bacterial biofilms along the gumline; astringent myrrh firms gum tissue, and cayenne stimulates microcirculation.
R: L'huile de coco et la menthe inhibent les bactéries cariogènes et Candida, tandis que la poudre d'os fournit calcium et phosphore pour l'émail. Le clou de girofle, la myrrhe et le plantain ciblent les biofilms gingivaux ; la myrrhe raffermit les gencives et le cayenne stimule la microcirculation.
Q: What does oil pulling actually do? / Que fait réellement le bain de bouche à l'huile?
A: Clinical studies show regular oil pulling significantly reduces Streptococcus mutans, lowers plaque indices, and improves signs of gingivitis and oral malodor. Designed as a gentle mouth ritual to support routine hygiene, not to cure diseases.
R: Des études cliniques démontrent qu'un bain de bouche régulier réduit Streptococcus mutans, la plaque et la gingivite. Conçu comme un rituel doux de soutien, et non pour guérir des maladies.
Q: What's the story behind the ingredients? / Quelle est l'histoire derrière les ingrédients?
A: Coconut oil provides the antimicrobial base. Clove contains eugenol (antiseptic and soothing). Cayenne and peppermint offer warming/refreshing qualities, while plantain and myrrh are traditional mouth-care botanicals. Bone meal supplies minerals, and beeswax acts as a structural binder.
R: L'huile de coco offre la base antimicrobienne. Le clou de girofle contient de l'eugénol antiseptique. Le cayenne et la menthe rafraîchissent, plantain et myrrhe apaisent les gencives, la poudre d'os fournit des minéraux et la cire d'abeille lie la formule.
Q: Why myrrh? / Pourquoi la myrrhe?
A: Myrrh resin (Commiphora myrrha) has centuries of traditional use in mouth care for gums and breath, chosen for its astringent and antimicrobial properties.
R: La résine de myrrhe (Commiphora myrrha) possède des siècles d'utilisation traditionnelle pour les gencives et l'haleine, choisie pour ses propriétés astringentes et antimicrobiennes.
Q: Is it safe during pregnancy or nursing? / Est-ce sécuritaire pendant la grossesse ou l'allaitement?
A: Safety data is lacking for this blend in pregnancy or nursing, and myrrh carries traditional caution. Consult your healthcare provider first.
R: Les données de sécurité manquent pour la grossesse ou l'allaitement, et la myrrhe comporte une mise en garde traditionnelle. Consultez votre professionnel de la santé.
Q: It tingles — is that normal? / Ça picote — est-ce normal?
A: Mild tingle or warmth is normal from cayenne and clove. Start with small amounts and shorter sessions. Stop if uncomfortable.
R: Un léger picotement est normal en raison du cayenne et du clou de girofle. Commencez par de petites quantités. Cessez en cas d'inconfort.
Q: Can it help my toothache or bleeding gums? / Peut-il aider en cas de rage de dents ou de saignement des gencives?
A: This blend is not a treatment for toothache or gum disease. If experiencing pain or bleeding gums, please consult a dentist.
R: Ce mélange n'est pas un traitement contre la rage de dents ou la maladie des gencives. Consultez un dentiste en cas de douleur ou de saignement.
Q: Is Tooth So Fine approved or licensed by Health Canada? / Tooth So Fine est-il approuvé par Santé Canada?
A: No. It is a traditional cosmetic preparation without an NPN, not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
R: Non. C'est une préparation cosmétique traditionnelle sans NPN, non destinée à diagnostiquer ou traiter une maladie.
Q: What's in it, and what's not? / Qu'est-ce qui est inclus, et qu'est-ce qui ne l'est pas?
A: Made from 100% plant-derived ingredients plus beeswax and bone meal (coconut oil, plantain leaf, myrrh resin, cayenne, cloves, beeswax, bone meal, peppermint essential oil), zero synthetic additives. Store cool and dark.
R: Composé d'ingrédients 100 % d'origine végétale, cire d'abeille et poudre d'os, sans additifs synthétiques. Conserver au frais et à l'abri de la lumière.
Q: Is there an alternative blend in your line if this one isn't for me? / Y a-t-il un autre mélange dans votre gamme?
A: There is no other mouth blend in the Bona Res Canada line. Plain coconut-oil pulling is a simple alternative you can discuss with your dentist.
R: Il n'y a pas d'autre mélange buccal chez Bona Res Canada. Le bain de bouche à l'huile de coco pure est une option simple à discuter avec votre dentiste.
Reviews
I have been using this product for over a month and my teeth/mouth have never felt cleaner! It gets into spaces that regular toothbrush and toothpaste can't. I've even noticed a huge improvement in my gingivitis! I would recomend this product to everyone!
This product healed my bleeding gums and feels refreshing and amazing to use.