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 1902 reviewsAfter a few days of following the instructions I looked at my teeth in the mirror and was shocked to see that my teeth were whiter. 🙏👌
This floss is very effective. It's thicker and grippier than other flosses, so it gets the job done thoroughly.
This mouthwash is the best I have tried. It really cleanses and has a great taste. It is strong without being overpowering. I will be sticking to this in the future.
These are the perfect size for travel; in a child friendly tin and pocket sized so we won’t ever be without! Love the new hydroxyapatite toothpaste the most!
I love all of my Truthpaste products and the Bamboo Charcoal Floss is the best floss I’ve ever used. I actually feel it’s not only cleaning my teeth efficiently, but it’s also helping them to stay healthy. I ordered the original and the two refills. Will do so again, soon. Thanks guys!
I bought this for my grand children. One age 2 and the other 15. They both like it and are happy to use. Especially my older grand daughter when I explained about all the lovely ingredients.
Like mint flavour and teeth feel clean
I’ve been using this powder for a few weeks now and can honestly say it’s making a positive difference.
Very refreshing mouth wash
I’m really pleased with my toothpaste, I’ve had most of the flavours now and love them, I also tried the mouthwash, which I loved but sadly broke the bottle dropping it on the bathroom floor. I also have the floss, which is great but the best thing about it all was the reaction from my dental hygienist, she was most impressed with my teeth and gums, my teeth are usually badly stained - too much black coffee, but for the first time there were no stains at all and my mouth is super healthy, I’m not going to lie, going fluoride free I was worried about the dentist reaction and also the impact on my oral health but I’m thrilled to report fantastic improvements all round. Thanks Truthpaste.
My receding gums have improved and the gaps on my gums have tightened.
My teeth feel clean and are less stained(happy side effect).
Love the flavours.
Would love a product to help with coated tongue.
Seems to be lessening my sensitivity so far, so happy to give a positive review.
I don’t write reviews often - but this is a super, super product. It’s just a shame I have to wait until I’m in the UK to buy it.
Definitely a fan. It’s now my go-to product!
Lovely little cup for mouthwash. Looks very chic, great size.
I've been using this every day for the past few days and can honestly say the difference in my teeth is amazing. Sensitivity has gone and my whole mouth looks and feels so much fresher and cleaner. I will continue to use and can't recommend highly enough.
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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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