Good-Gums Tooth Powder instead of Toothpaste

A combination of two articles originally published on EXAMINER Sept. 20, 2014 and July 9, 2014 written by Sheila Murrey @ Your Vibrant Self.

Good-Gums tooth & gum powder, a healthful toothpaste alternative and natural remedy, has been this author’s daily dental product for many years, reversing several gum and dental issues, as well as providing a glistening clean.

I’ve been using Good-Gums since 2013 and have naturally reversed receding gums and gingivitis! It’s hard for me to estimate just how much money and pain this wonderful Good-Gums product has saved me!!

I had been without dental insurance for about a year and a half so I had been looking for some non-fluoride toothpaste (while shopping at the market) the day I was introduced to Good-Gums. The product’s creator, Isabelle Dunkeson, explained we can use Good-Gums just as easily as we use toothpaste.

I had previously undergone deep scaling cleaning for pre-periodontal disease and gingivitis! I certainly did NOT want to go through that ordeal again as it was quite painful (even with the numbing shots)! So, if that’s your issue, also consider gently brushing (or better yet, “massaging”) your gums.

So, I bought a bottle of Good-Gums and took it home. I followed the instructions and brushed faithfully – including my gums – daily. A couple of months went by. I noticed I was having a lot less bleeding when I flossed. I also noticed the tooth sensitivity I had previously experienced was GONE.

After moving, starting a new job, and getting dental insurance again I went to a new dentist. He took the normal X-rays and gave me a thorough exam. I had NO cavities and NO sign of gingivitis or periodontal disease! NONE!

I must admit I was surprised. I knew I had been doing a good job with brushing and flossing (but I do not floss daily either as I know I should) and I had noticed that with Good-Gums my teeth always felt CLEAN – just like they do after a dental cleaning, but I really didn’t expect such a good report. Now I only wish I had been using Good-Gums my whole life!

When I did return to a dentist for a cleaning and to repair a crown, the new dental hygienist who cleaned my teeth didn’t even scold me for not flossing! Every previous cleaning I had always been scolded for not flossing daily. But now, it’s sure seems like Good-Gums had been doing such a good job for me that my lack of flossing didn’t matter! Now, I’m not suggesting you don’t need to floss, but at least for me, I found it did not matter that I had skipped some days!

The first product review I wrote for Good-Gums (Natural health and beauty product review: Good-Gums toothpaste replacement originally published in the EXAMINER) became kind of well known–because Isabelle printed a ton of them and handed one out with each purchase of Good-Gums at the Sarasota Farmer’s Market. Yay!

I’ve returned many times to visit with Isabelle to get the whole scoop on Good-Gums and how she brought this fantastic health product to market. Eventually, I was honored to be interviewed by Phil Pagano of the Sarasota Farmer’s Market on behalf of Isabelle and Good-Gums.

I am happy to help this small company in any way I can to promote this amazing product that definitely has materialized via these folks “putting your money where your mouth is” and utilizing a grassroots type of marketing and promotion.

So let me share with you how Good-Gums came to be produced. When Isabelle Dunkesonoriginally formulated Good-Gums she thought she was only doing so to alleviate her own gum issues. Little did she know just how many people she would help, how many people’s gum issues would reverse, and how many teeth she’d save! I’d be thrilled if one person doesn’t have to undergo dental or gum surgery from reading this article – so I know Isabelle lives a joyous life knowing how many people she’s helped! Isabelle’s Good-Gums formula not only cured her own dental issues but it’s helped so many others – including me!

In fact, in the Jan 2012 issue of the HSI Newsletter I became fascinated with an article written by Michele Cagan that recounted the miraculous healing experience of a lady named Winnie Burke. Winnie was quoted as saying, “He (her dentist) told me I’d lose every one of my teeth. But I knew they were already getting better.” The article outlined Winnie’s experience in detail – to summarize, Winnie had very loose teeth when a friend suggested she try Good-Gums. Apparently she had a dental checkup just after beginning to use Good-Gums tooth powder. So when the dentist told her something contrary to what she was already beginning to experience (from a short time of using Good-Gums) that her teeth seemed to be tighter in her gums, she began to question his desire to perform gum surgery even if he pulled her teeth! You see, Good-Gums can help strengthen gums and save your loose teeth!

That particular article presents information many of us have encountered and it’s also something I talk about often. A doctor or dentist tells us something that just doesn’t quite feel true or right to us and almost bully us (because they wear the white coat and have degrees) into believing their knowledge trumps ours. But the moral of the story is, Winnie continued using Good-Gums and did not return to the dentist for three years. She never lost any of her teeth and saved herself from gum surgery! When she finally returned for a checkup the dental hygienist was surprised that after such a long time between visits Winnie had no pockets between her teeth and gums, minimal plaque, and NO cavities!

So what’s in Good-Gums and why is it so special? Well, part of the reason Good-Gums works so incredibly well is that it DOES NOT contain:

• Glycerin
• Fluoride
• Toxic Chemicals
• Harsh abrasives
• Artificial ingredients

The reason Good-Gums works so beautifully is that it ONLY contains 100% non-toxic ingredients that contribute to healthy teeth and gums, such as:

• French grey sea salt

Salt – not just any salt though. The French grey sea salt is ground to a very fine specification to limit abrasion; its known for its high mineral content and lowest sodium content.

• Cinnamon

Cinnamon – Herbalists have used cinnamon for years to aid infants who experience teething pain because it offers mild anesthetic properties, along with antimicrobial action.

• Cranberry

Cranberry offers the extraordinary benefits of making plaque less sticky. It’s one of the reasons cranberry works so well in the urinary tract, it helps keep bacteria from sticking to the urinary tubes so your body can more easily expel it.

And if you’re now beginning to wonder if dental plaque is the same as arterial plaque – which can cause heart attacks, I have an answer for you –> Click here.

• Vitamin-C

Vitamin-C promotes healing of the connective tissue which, holds your teeth in place. Connective tissue depends on collagen, and collagen cannot be produced without vitamin-C! So the whole discussion about teeth not being bones, that kind of goes out the window when you think about this: you can’t have your teeth without the connective tissue that holds them in place!

• Bio-flavinoid complex

Naturally occurring plant metabolites that possess the ability to neutralize reactive oxygen stabilizing molecules and breaking the oxidative chain – in other words, they are plant based antioxidants.

• Peppermint

Peppermint for pain relief, calcium, magnesium, and other trace minerals. The peppermint herb is easily absorbed and soothing on the gums.

Finally, let’s talk about one of my favorite ingredients in Good-Gums:

• Myrrh

Myrrh is a wonderfully ancient remedy referred to many times in the Bible and used in Germany and England to this day as an approved treatment for gingivitis is a highly beneficial ingredient in Good-Gums. Many of my readers know that I am a Young Living therapeutic essential oil distributor so yes, I know much about the healthy benefits of myrrh and other oils. Our medicine cabinet mostly only contains these helpful oils.

When I say “pure” ingredients the company that manufactures and bottles Good-Gums adheres to all the same standards and regulations as a pharmaceutical company does.

This product is so pure and natural, even pregnant women can use Good-Gums. It is well known that a baby extracts calcium and other minerals and nutrients from it’s mother’s food supply but perhaps also possibly robbing calcium or other minerals from her bones (though reportedly not from teeth – though bones and teeth are made of calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals). If a pregnant woman is not eating a nutritionally sound diet, the mom-to-be is very much encouraged by her obstetrician to take prenatal vitamins. But what is missed? Does the doctor refer her to a dentist, or other qualified dental practitioner to ensure the health of her teeth while she’s expecting? If she’s low on vitamin-C as I note above, then this could be the reason women who’ve had many pregnancies are correlated with having lost more teeth! You didn’t know that I’m a scientist, now did you? Ha!

Many men lose their teeth for a variety of reasons too! So, I realize pregnancy is not the only reason we need to use Good-Gums. In fact, every tooth is connected to a meridian in the body! You can Google “Meridian Tooth Chart” to learn more about the connection between teeth and acupuncture.

If you’ve ever wondered why some people do not ever have cavities or bad breath it may be due to their having a healthy gut, which means they have good intestinal flora. You can build up good gut flora by eating one cultured living food a day like yogurt, kefir, etc. Also, these people no doubt have a healthy biofilm on their teeth (in a healthy mouth every tooth has a film around it called a biofilm) and those people never have any dental problems. The ingredients in Good-Gums encourages a healthy biofilm – does your regular toothpaste?

An acquaintance of mine mentioned that she has receding gums and that her dental hygienist suggested that she should brush multiple times a day because of it. I commented, “so much for 40 years of fluoride huh?” (always my subtle way of saying it hasn’t been of any help – people still get cavities, root canals, crowns, bridges, and dentures as much as they always did) and she began to tell me about the importance of the deep cleaning ever three months!

When people are very strong in their belief system, I try not to get into a long conversation or enlighten them about alternatives. Pressing too hard about any particular subject usually either offends the person, or they won’t listen anyway. Also it seems to me that if what you are doing is working for you, who am I to question it. Go ahead! But for me, I would rather not go to the dentist, and not have that painful deep scaling and root planing. YUCK! I mean, I had a really good dentist and hygienist where we used to live, but even as good as they were, I prefer Good-Gums and my new brushing method better!

I really don’t want to knock your dentist, but honestly if fluoride was helpful, after 40+ years of it being pumped into our water and toothpaste – why would anyone get cavities? Whose interest is it in to keep us going back to the dentist? I certainly do NOT enjoy going to the dentist for crowns, bridges, and so forth! Lots of pain and EXPENSE!

Regular toothpaste that contains fluoride and other toxins is your mouth’s worst enemy because all it does is kill your teeth. Fluoride is plain old poison. Just read the label on YOUR current toothpaste! You’re encouraged not to swallow it, and to call poison control if you do! Unfortunately, it gets worse.

Toothpaste keeps Good-Gums from working effectively. Why?

Most toothpastes contain glycerin (even the ones found in health food stores) and glycerin actually coats teeth with a film that prevents your saliva from re-mineralizing your teeth! Yes, your body knows how to naturally heal and repair your teeth! Our body grows our teeth and heals a cut on our skin, so why should this concept shock you? If your teeth aren’t re-mineralizing it could be because of the glycerin in those products that coat the teeth.

Not only are fluoride and glycerin bad, but regular toothpaste contains harsh abrasives, preservatives, etc. Why eat organic food and then brush with pesticide and chemically laden toothpaste? Makes no sense to me!

You brush your teeth everyday, so even if you only absorb a small amount of the toxins and chemicals found in drugstore and grocery store toothpaste, you’re getting dosed twice a day, every day of your life!

If you’ve been told you need gum surgery I definitely suggest you give Good-Gums a try. After all, what do you have to lose? Good-Gums can only HELP bring health back to your gums, tighten your teeth, whiten, and allow your body to re-mineralize your teeth.

If like me, you believe every purchase you make equates to voting with your dollars, then you know the best way to nurture companies like Good-Gums is to keep buying and using their products.

Good-Gums has begun making a pet version of their product too! So, now your dog can naturally have healthy teeth and gums!

Sales of Good-Gums have exceeded 45,000 units and continue to climb, as more people discover its outstanding benefits.

There’s always an alternative if you look for it and be open to receive!

Take it upon yourself to be healthy, joyful, vibrant, and beautiful. Be who you want to be.

Information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.

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About Sheila Murrey, Guest Blogger

Holistic health and wellness researcher/advocate/writer, Amazon #1 bestselling author, and software technical trainer/tester/analyst/writer, Sheila Murrey, walks her talk. She daily practices all things natural and alternative health and wellness since healing her body of asthma over ten years ago. There is nothing ‘fake’ about her. She lives simply without make-up, without nail polish, does not color her hair, eats a clean plant-based diet, and so on. Sheila is even a full-time RVer – in order to live a small carbon-footprint.

Sheila graduated with honors to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication and an Associates in Science in Business Administration degree. Check out Sheila’s author page on Amazon. She has two books, “The Energy of Receiving” (2015, Happiness Publishing) that was a #1 Amazon bestseller in the Self-Help category and “Transform Your Life Book 2, Inspirational Stories and Expert Insights” (2014, Transformations Publishing.)  See her blog Your Vibrant Self.