Why Your Teeth Need Manuka Honey

One of the more divisive topics we post about is why you should brush your teeth with manuka honey. And yeah, we get it, it sounds absolutely bonkers and honestly, if we hadn't read studies supporting this claim we never would have tried it ourselves. After all, honey does have a good amount of natural sugars, which are supposed to be bad for our teeth right?

Studies actually show that manuka helps reduce plaque by preventing the development of biofilms, which is what makes plaque so hard to remove. It also restricts bacteria formation preventing tooth cavities and other gum problems like periodontal disease, gingivitis, bleeding, receding gums, dry mouth, and bad breath.

When the #1 reason for poison control calls involving children is fluoride ingestion, it's no wonder that people everywhere are wanting to switch to a natural, non-toxic routine. Combining manuka honey with other great tools like manuka oil, propolis and sea salt is a great way to maintain oral health even on a budget.