One of the most common and pervasive myths in modern folklore is the claim that the mouths of dogs are “cleaner” than human mouths.  As much as we’d like to believe that the microbes living inside the mouth of man’s best friend are as harmless as he is, this apocryphal assertion can be chalked up to two things:  that we love seemingly unlikely factoids and that our mouths are cesspools of germs that require constant cleaning.  While this last part is a slight exaggeration, there is some truth to it – this is one of the reasons why we brush, floss and wash our mouths with green alcohol multiple times daily. But what if the instrument we use to clean our mouths carries just as many – or more – germs than the thing it is trying to clean?

HEALTH ALERT – DANGEROUS BACTERIA IN MOUTHGUARDS

This week on One Cell One Light Radio, Dr. Hildy® welcomes guests Jim Stepp and Jenni Stepp to discuss their product, Bocca Pura, and the surprising uses it has in the not only the home, but also on the fields, courts, and rinks across the nation.

Bocca Pura is a disinfectant spray made with purified water, high-
quality cosmetic grade hydrogen peroxide, plant-based glycerine

Bocca Pura

and a blend of essential oils – including clove, eucalyptus and peppermint – chosen for their disinfecting properties. Bocca Pura is alcohol free and 100% vegan. By spraying Bocca Pura just 1 or 2 times on the bristles of your toothbrush before applying toothpaste, you will sanitize your toothbrush and eliminate up to 99.9% of germs that accumulate on your bristles. And while you brush the oxygenating action of hydrogen peroxide will also help to refresh your breath.

Bocca Pura isn’t just for toothbrushes. The spray can also be used on retainers, dentures, invisible braces such as Invisalign and the mouth guards used by athletes at all levels – little leagues, high school, college and the Read the rest of this entry →