
From Toothache to Triumph!
A tale of toothache, pain relief and the very first Truthpaste
It feels like a lifetime ago, but it wasn’t that long in reality. I was living in Brighton, working as teacher and part-time musician with no inclination to become a small business owner.
Then, one day…disaster! I had a toothache. Having had a long standing fear of the dentist, this was catastrophic. Unfortunately, the pain was relentless, so I had to be brave, face my fear and book an emergency appointment.
A pain beyond pain
It was a good job that I did as it turned out I needed a temporary filling. I was given an anaesthetic to numb the pain, which was a huge relief. It turned out that the ‘relief’ was very short-lived.
The pain was back, even worse than before! It was a pain beyond pain!
I know that most people would have raided the cupboards for a decent painkiller at this point. It definitely crossed my mind, but I’ve have always preferred to try natural remedies in the first instance. It’s been something I’ve always taken an interest in. I began to look up home dentistry and pain relief. I quickly found that I already had some of the ingredients for soothing a toothache in my kitchen cupboard.
A magical cure. Sort of.
The ingredients gathered, I began to mix them up. If anyone has any romantic notions about delicately blending essential oils and grinding wholesome ingredients in a pestle and mortar, then this couldn't be further from the reality. The reality is I was a pain-riddled woman desperately mashing up clove oil, coconut oil, neem and tea tree with some bicarbonate of soda.
The result was a rather gunky looking green concoction which did, in fairness relieve my toothache. The only trouble was it tasted bitter and…honestly? It was absolutely revolting.
Happily ever after
Disgusting or not, it did the trick. My toothache was gone so that really should have been the end of it.
I kept thinking about how I had neglected my oral care, about how important it was to an overall self-care routine. I had also been impressed with the way that the botanical ingredients that I had to hand had helped soothe my gums and made my teeth feel healthier.
The thing was, if I was going to carry on using my magical elixir then something had to be done about the taste.
This meant more research. Then more research. And more…you get the idea. I spent almost all of my spare time looking up peer-reviewed studies about botanicals and how they benefit oral health.
I tweaked the formula again and again. It really became an obsession. I was giving it to family and friends to try and soon, they were asking for more, then their friends were asking for it. Before I knew it, I had a tiny factory set up in my kitchen.
My whole mouth felt great. My dentist was delighted with the improvement to my oral health. My friends were happy with their new botanical toothpaste.
A new passion for oral care
What had started out as desperation had become and obsession. Now it was a passion. This was what I wanted to do! It was a revelation!
This was just the very beginning for me and Truthpaste. The journey had begun!
Over the years I've been fascinated to speak with such a vast range of people from all walks of life. From dental practitioners to nutritionists, small business owners just starting our, like myself to established brand owners.
There's so much more to learn and way in which I can continue to improve. As strange as it might sound, I am so glad I had that toothache!
Marisa x
Truthpaste Founder
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from 1471 reviewsSo it's been just over a year using truthpaste....I well not use anything else. My gums are better from using no fluoride mouthwash. Teeth feel much cleaner, not sensitive as did with a leading brand.

I’ve been using truthpaste for just over a week now and it has made such a difference. Previously I had problems with my gums bleeding and a sore tongue. It’s all settled down, even in this short period of time I can see and feel a real difference.I think my teeth look whiter too.

I've only been using this product for a week and already I can feel a huge difference in the cleanliness of my mouth. The flavour is wonderful and I am genuinely excited to brush my teeth!

Nice a refreshing. Good quality and worth subscribing monthly for this as an alternative to fluoride toothpaste.

It makes my mouth feel fresh and feels like it is doing something positive. I have various issues with my mouth and hadn't seen a dentist for a while but when I did, and had a deep clean, my gums were excellent. Hardly any bleeding when before it would have been a horror story. I credit this to the toothpaste.
I love the mouthwash too, although it's a strong taste.

Amazing, pleasant to use not like the usual ones

I have used truthpaste for a year now and all my sesitivity has gone , my gums are healthy no cavities and teeth still clean and white , with no nasties ,
will never go back to big corp poisons

I’ve been using truthpaste fennel flavour for ages since making an impulse buy at a farmers market…I used to have painfully sensitive teeth, but no more, this stuff works for me …no going back, I love it!

I’m chuffed to bits I found Truthpaste! My teeth were not in finest form and just a few weeks later they are almost pain free. I am waiting to see the dentist about a fissure in my molar and the pain is gone! I couldn’t even eat on the left side. What a relief🦷🤍I’ll be ordering my top up very soon. The only thing I need to get used to is the taste. It is good don’t get me wrong but it is quite tasteless after using sensitive toothpaste my whole life, just need to get used to a more natural flavour. Thank you so much 😁

The best tasting best clean feeling toothpaste ever.
A fantastic product.
I will never use any other brand

I have been using this toothpaste for just over a year now and will never go back! My dentist even asked what I was doing as my oral hygiene was brilliant! My gums are far less sensitive and my mouth biome is restored. Thank you.

A milder flavour than the original. My gums have stopped bleeding and are growing back. Great product.

I've had allergies to toothpaste and struggled with bleeding and receeding gums since pregnancy 20 years ago. My gums are no longer bleeding, they are growing back. Mouth feels clean. Not the nicest taste, but a small price to pay for a healthier mouth.

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Wendy Cole
Wow glad you popped up on Instagram , my teeth normally ok just had this tender gum that why I wanted to try your products I chose the bundle on offer next day delivery excellent friendly packaging what more to love 💕 wow absolutely love the clean super fresh botanical taste of the toothpaste not at all like clay or chalk lovely and smooth , the bamboo floss is brilliant can actually floss all round without slipping like other floss , the probiotic mouthwash is a super clean fresh taste last most the day hopefully will help the healing of the gum .And Brighton such a cool town to base your products .
April 09, 2024
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