
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 1689 reviewsI e been wanting to get away from froride for a while, truthpaste was my first experiment, I'm now on peppermint & spearmint truthpaste and I'm quite happy to stick with it, it's healthy, froride free, and gives me a super clean feel.. that's all I require..X

Love it nice peppermint flavour that refresh my mouth

I love this mouthwash. My mouth feels so clean and fresh after using. Great for in between meals and is really good at getting pesky bits of food from between my teeth.

I've been using this truthpaste for about a month and it has helped with the sensitivity of my teeth and also plaque. It also seems to be helping remineralise my teeth but I think it's going to take a little longer to be sure of that.
The peppermint flavour is quite strong and it would be good to see it available in an alternative flavour such as fennel. Peppermint could cancel out the benefits of homeopathic remedies for those who use them.

We got 4 pots and had to inspect them pretty closely to find the flaws! The toothpaste tastes exactly the same and it's my favourite toothpaste in the world. Get it!

This tooth paste has a great taste leaves your mouth fresh , I noticed my teeth definitely look whiter /and enamel denser and stronger in two weeks of use. Win win 🥇

I like the fresh flavour of the fennel.
Also I use homeopathic remedies and value fennel toothpaste.
I feel that this toothpaste does my whole mouth and well being good.
thank you

Ive been struggling to find anything that really helps my gums as well as my teeth. Getting older, NHS dentist impossible to find; truthpaste goes far and beyond the capabilities of not only other natural toothpastes, but the modern day chemical storm horrors too. I am so glad I found this!

All that needs to be said :-)

Great product great taste leaves whole mouth feeling fresh and clean. Love this brand

Take a few days to get used to this new type of tooth paste. After a couple of days there is a definite shift towards liking the taste and the feel. I really like it. I think my teeth look a little whiter and a lot less sensitive. My teeth feel cleaner. I will use this from now on.

Repeat order. Really impressed with this product.

Repeat order. I am so impressed that I will only use this toothpaste in the future

Comments
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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