Essential Oils
Life-changing, natural chemical compounds.
Essential oils have been used in the management of oral disease and oral symptoms for thousands of years. Here at THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we are bringing natures healing remedies into our Pleasant Grove office in every way we possibly can.
What are essential oils?
Essential oils are the essence of a plant, a gift from the earth, distilled and prepared for you to bring the power of nature into your home.
Inside many plants—hidden in roots, seeds, flowers, bark—are concentrated, highly potent chemical compounds. These natural compounds are essential oils.
Essential oils give a plant its scent, protect it from hazardous environmental conditions, and even assist it with pollination, among other important functions and benefits.
What oils are used in our office?
While we use many essential oils in our office, we’ve provided a list below so you can learn about each along with their respective benefits and usage.
dōTERRA On Guard, a proprietary essential oil blend of Wild Orange, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Leaf, and Rosemary, provides a natural and effective alternative for immune support when used internally and orally.* On Guard protects against environmental and seasonal threats with essential oils known for their positive effects on the immune system when ingested.* dōTERRA On Guard can be taken internally on a daily basis to maintain healthy immune function.* We use On Guard to clean and sanitize surfaces throughout our office as a non-toxic cleaner. When diffused, dōTERRA On Guard helps purify the air and can be very energizing and uplifting.
Primary Benefits & Usage
At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use this oil blend for the treatment of swollen and infected oral tissues. We use this blend as a surgical post-operative topical antimicrobial as well as in the treatment of root canals.
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doTERRA’s fluoride-free Natural Whitening Toothpaste combines the protective benefits of the proprietary doTERRA On Guard blend of CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade™ essential oils with other natural ingredients that help clean teeth, and whiten teeth with gentle polishing agents. The doTERRA On Guard blend of Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary essential oils provides an extra cleaning boost. Additional essential oils of Peppermint and Wintergreen, and the natural sweetener xylitol, give doTERRA On Guard Natural Whitening Toothpaste a refreshingly unique cinnamon-mint flavor that leaves your breath—and toothbrush!—fresh and clean throughout the day. Hydroxyapatite, a naturally occurring substance, is an oral care ingredient with experimental research to indicate its ability to help remineralize and restore enamel. To keep your teeth healthy and free from cavities and enamel erosion, the enamel needs to be constantly built back up or remineralized. Hydroxyapatite helps make teeth feel stronger, smoother, healthier, and less sensitive to hot or cold. Hydrated silica is a natural abrasive that helps remove tooth stains, but is gentle enough to not damage tooth enamel.
Primary Benefits & Usage
- Proprietary doTERRA On Guard essential oil blend of Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary cleans and freshens breath
- Hydroxyapatite helps to preserve the teeth enamel’s original composition to maintain healthy teeth
- Myrrh is beneficial for oral hygiene and helps reduce oral inflammation caused by harmful bacteria
- Peppermint, combined with the doTERRA On Guard essential oil blend, leaves your breath cinnamon-mint fresh as well as reducing overall bacteria growth in your mouth
- Natural xylitol sweetener adds to a great overall flavor while helping to keep the teeth and gums clean and acts as an antibacterial agent
- Hydrated silica is a natural abrasive that helps remove tooth stains
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In a world full of harsh chemicals and artificial flavors, we are often in search of safe products for ourselves and our family to use. doTERRA On Guard Mouthwash was created with this in mind. Only the best ingredients are used to provide a natural and effective mouthwash. We rely on and trust the protecting benefits of doTERRA On Guard essential oil blend in our daily routines. Now doTERRA On Guard Mouthwash can be added as an everyday essential to support oral hygiene.
doTERRA On Guard Mouthwash is alcohol-free and formulated to clean teeth and gums, reduce plaque, and promote a healthy-looking mouth. The refreshing doTERRA On Guard essential oil blend leaves your breath fresh and your smile bright. The powerful benefits of the proprietary CPTG® essential oil blend of Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Myrrh combined with other natural ingredients promote a healthy-looking mouth. Miswak extract helps freshen breath and maintain clean teeth by reducing excessive plaque buildup, while Xylitol helps maintain healthy and strong teeth. Add doTERRA On Guard Mouthwash to your oral hygiene routine, in addition to normal brushing and flossing, to support a healthy mouth and long-lasting fresh breath.
Primary Benefits & Usage
- Proprietary doTERRA On Guard essential oil blend of Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary cleanses and soothes mouth
- Miswak extract helps maintain clean teeth by reducing excessive plaque buildup
- Use doTERRA On Guard Mouthwash after meals to freshen breath and brightened smile
- Use doTERRA On Guard Mouthwash to promote healthy-looking teeth and gums
- Natural ingredients help reduce plaque, strengthen teeth, and brighten your smile
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Clove has been used for years in dental preparations, candy, and gum for its flavor and ability to cleanse the mouth, yet it provides a myriad of benefits, including dental anesthesia (getting oral tissues numb). Its main chemical component, eugenol, makes it a very stimulating and energizing essential oil that can be used as a warming massage oil. Clove oil contains powerful antioxidant properties and supports cardiovascular health when taken internally.* As a cooking spice, Clove oil adds a spicy flavor to any dish or dessert while providing internal health benefits.* One Clove essential oil drop can clean the teeth and gums while promoting fresh breath.
Primary Benefits & Usage
At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use clove for a topical anesthetic to make the process of getting profoundly numb absolutely painless.
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Frankincense, Helichrysum, Tea Tree, Cedarwood, and Lavender—all CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade™ essential oils known to help assist in soothing skin irritations—are used in doTERRA Correct-X. This multi-purpose, natural ointment helps soothe skin and gum tissue sores and keep them clean while recovering from distress. Correct-X provides a barrier that helps protect while simultaneously soothing and hydrating the skin. This petroleum-free, preservative-free ointment absorbs quickly and is gentle and non-irritating, making it ideal for healing sores or surgical sites.
Primary Benefits & Usage
At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use Correct X on oral and extraoral sores to speed up and help with the healing process.
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When stress and tension seem to be relentless, Adaptiv Calming Blend is the precise solution. Use Adaptiv to help get comfortable with new surroundings or situations. When a big meeting is coming up, or for other important events, keep Adaptiv Calming Blend on hand. In preliminary studies, the scent of Lavender, a main ingredient of Adaptiv, has been found to contribute to an environment conducive to performing tasks requiring sustained attention. Lavender, Magnolia, Neroli, and Sweetgum provide stress-relieving effects while Wild Orange and Spearmint energize and uplift. Copaiba and Rosemary soothe anxious feelings to round out the calming blend. Whether you’re feeling fatigued or restless, indecisive or irritable, Adaptiv Calming Blend is part of the toolbox to help the body and mind to stay balanced. Use Adaptiv Calming Blend in combination with the Adaptiv capsules for synergistic results.
Primary Benefits & Usage
We use this wonderful blend of oils to calm anxious patients and help them have feelings of tranquility and calmness while having dental treatment
Gel Capsules
At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we like to help our patients gain calmness naturally. We may prescribe a series of gel caps a day before treatment to aid in a comfortable experience for those that may have anxiety coming to the dentist.
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The newly updated dōTERRA Serenity Restful Blend has a calming and relaxing aroma that provides a unique user experience. This perfectly balanced, tranquil blend can be sensed immediately, transporting the user to a state of blissful repose. dōTERRA Serenity combines essential oils renowned for their ability to create a restful environment at bedtime. Apply one to two drops to the hands and inhale throughout the day to help reduce life’s daily stressors, or diffuse at night to help quiet a restless baby or child. The addition of Cedarwood, Ho Wood, and Vetiver essential oils gives dōTERRA Serenity a grounding aroma that encourages a tranquil atmosphere when it’s time to wind down. dōTERRA Serenity can be used in conjunction with dōTERRA Serenity Restful Complex Softgels. Diffusion of the dōTERRA Serenity essential oil blend creates a relaxing environment while the softgels promote a restful night’s sleep.*
Primary Benefits & Usage
We use Serenity Blend of oils to create an almost sedative state for those that have dental anxiety. We want our patients to be relaxed and in a calm state during treatment.
Gel Capsules
At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we like to help our patients gain calmness naturally. We may prescribe a series of gel caps a day before treatment to aid in a comfortable experience for those that may have anxiety coming to the dentist.
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doTERRA Breathe is a remarkable blend of essential oils including Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, Lemon, Cardamom, Ravintsara, and Ravensara. doTERRA Breathe maintains feelings of clear airways and easy breathing while minimizing the effects of seasonal threats. doTERRA Breathe can be applied topically to the chest, back, or bottom of feet, or diffused at nighttime to calm the senses and promote restful sleep.
Primary Benefits & Usage
At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use this proprietary blend of essential oils to manage airway issues and sinus problems. It is a wonderful method to heal and protect against upper airway infection and inflammation that can lead to oral pain and other sequelae. doTERRA Breathe maintains feelings of clear airways and easy breathing and can be used for sinus infection and inflammation. This oil blend can open airways and help promotes a restful night’s sleep, Using this oil blend can help minimize the effects of seasonal threats and congestion.
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The peppermint plant is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint and was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. A high menthol content—like that found in the doTERRA Peppermint essential oil—distinguishes the best quality Peppermint oil from other products. Frequently used in toothpaste and chewing gum for oral hygiene, Peppermint oil also helps alleviate occasional stomach upset and promotes healthy respiratory function when taken internally.* Peppermint oil continues to be one of the best-selling favorites among doTERRA essential oils.
Primary Benefits & Usage
At THE ESSENTIAL DENTIST, we use this oil to give our flour of pumice prophylaxis (teeth cleanings) a fresh and minty flavor. This also has a wonderful substantive anti-bacterial effect on the dental cleaning procedure.
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dōTERRA Deep Blue is perfect for a soothing massage after a long day of work. Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus work together to soothe and cool. After long hours on the computer, try rubbing Deep Blue essential oil blend on your fingers, wrists, shoulders, and neck. A few drops of Deep Blue Soothing Blend diluted in a carrier oil can be part of a cooling and comforting massage.
Primary Benefits & Usage
At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use this oil blend to calm aching jaw muscles during a long dental procedure for maximum patient comfort.
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Copaiba essential oil is derived from the resin of the copaiba tree, which can grow upwards of more than 100 feet and can be found in tropical South America. Copaiba is widely used in cosmetic products including soaps, creams, lotions, and perfumes. Since the 16th century, Copaiba essential oil has been utilized in traditional health practices by the natives of north and northeastern Brazil. Similar to Black Pepper essential oil, Copaiba can help soothe anxious feelings and it can be applied to the skin to promote a clear, smooth complexion. Taken internally, Copaiba essential oil supports the health of the cardiovascular, immune, digestive, and nervous systems.* It also helps support a healthy inflammatory response.* Copaiba essential oil can be added directly to the mouth to cleanse and soothe the gums and oral cavity. Although Copaiba oil does not contain psychoactive cannabinoids, the main component, β-caryophyllene, may be neuroprotective and may have cardiovascular and immune benefits when consumed.* It’s also a powerful antioxidant that promotes immune health.*
Primary Benefits & Usage
At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use this powerful antioxidant to help with the healing of gum disease. It also can be used as a means to quell dental anxiety and calmness during dental procedures.
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Lavender has been used and cherished for centuries for its unmistakable aroma and myriad benefits. In ancient times, the Egyptians and Romans used Lavender for bathing, relaxation, cooking, and as a perfume. Its calming and relaxing qualities, when taken internally, continue to be Lavender’s most notable attributes. Applied topically, Lavender is frequently used to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections. Add to bath water to soak away stress or apply to the temples and the back of the neck. Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, bedding, or bottoms of feet to relax and prepare for a restful night’s sleep. Due to Lavender’s versatile properties, it is considered the must-have oil to have on hand at all times.
Primary Benefits & Usage
At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use lavender oil to calm certain oral inflammations and sores and extra-oral skin irritations.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Ozone Therapy
Definition: Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. It is both a natural and a man-made product that occurs in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. Ozone can be created for use in ozone therapy by using an oxygen tank or oxygen concentrator with a good ozone generator (ozonator) capable of creating ozone. The ozonator essentially attaches an extra oxygen molecule to the traditional double oxygen molecule (O2) which becomes ozone (O3). Almost immediately, that single molecule will break off and start attaching itself to the walls of viruses, bacteria, fungi, molds, parasites, pesticides, chemicals, poisons, rotting matter, odors, yeasts, and weakened cells.
A singlet Oxygen molecule breaks away from O3 molecule and neutralizes pathogens, turning them into dead debris that can then be eliminated from the body. Cells that are susceptible to ozone are those that have weak or simplistic enzyme coatings – healthy cells cannot be penetrated. Unhealthy cells including bacteria and other harmful pathogens are destroyed and carried away by the circulatory system where the elimination organs can get rid of them.
- Tooth Decay: We can place Ozone gas over an area of infected tooth tissue (tooth cavities, caries), kill the bacteria, and possibly prevent continuation destructive effect of the bacteria causing the dental decay.
- Tooth Desinsitization: Ozone gas and ozone water have show to have great effect on desensitizing surfaces that are are hot and cold sensitive or touch sensitive. The patient may need multiple treatments for continued success.
- Surgical Area Disinfection: After a surgical procedure has taken place in the mouth, Ozone Gas or Ozone Water can be placed in the treatment area to prevent adverse side effects and sequela as a result of bacteria and other pathogens entering the surgical site.
- Periodontal Disease Treatment: While performing a “deep cleaning” of gum tissue areas that have periodontal disease (infection of the supporting tissues and bone around the teeth) ozone water is used to flush out the area and disinfect the tissue creating an increased healing and anti-inflammatory effect.
- Sinus Infection Treatment: A simple infiltration (sufflation) of the sinus with gas can kill harmful bacteria in the nasal sinuses reducing pain and accelerating healing from this annoying infective process.
- Root Canal Sterilization: We use Ozone Water, ultrasonically vibrated into the intricate and microscopic infected dentinal tubules, to kill bacteria and other harmful pathogens from the inside out of root canals. This greatly increases the success rate of root canal (Endodontic) procedures. Using this in combination with essential oils, a root canal procedure can be extremely legitimate way of healing an infected tooth.
PRF
PRF, or platelet-rich fibrin, is a treatment for wound healing using platelet concentrate. PRF is a fibrin matrix comprised of platelet cytokines, growth factors and cells used to improve and accelerate wound healing.
- We do a simple blood draw and collect the sample into tubes.
- We then centrifuge the tubes for 5min.
- The tubes are taken out of the centrifuge and the top portions of the centrifuged tubes are drawn up to obtain the PRF for clinical treatment.
