With the ongoing debate about the effects of citrus oils on tooth enamel, we decided to find answers for ourselves! Led by Dr. Michael Buch, former section president of the American Association of Dental Research and Young Living Chief Science Officer, along with his team, performed a laboratory analysis to determine if Young Living’s pure citrus essential oils affected tooth enamel similarly to citrus juices.
Now that you’ve got the facts, which of our delicious citrus Vitality essential oils will you be adding to your next recipe?
Let us know in the comments!
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Love adding lemon or lime vitality to steamed veggies!
Really it works awesome.
Thank you so much for addressing this question. I recently had a cavity filled. The material the dentist used is a "mixture of powdered glass and 'plastic resin'." I asked my dentist if he thought my filling could be compromised by essential oils. He did not know. I love drinking lemon water and would like to know if my filling is safe.
Hi Tracy, Thanks for your question. According to our research, essential oils should not affect your dental work. Please follow the safety and usage directions on the individual label. If you have further concerns about your filling, we suggesting seeking out the advise of a dentist that is familiar with essential oils.
Anyone have a follow up consultation with a dentist who IS familiar with Essential Oils? I really want to use the toothpaste recipe (1/2 cup coconut oil, 2 tbs baking soda, 4 drops each of Lemon, Thieves, Peppermint Oils). I really need to be sure that my white composite fillings are safe-- its very important that they don't degrade at all (my dental insurance is tapped for this year).
Hi, Cait
Have you found out anything? I'm in the same situation.
I love using Lemon Vitality in my water when I go out to eat at restaurants. It makes my meal much better .
I carry it in my purse with me all the time now.
Would the citrus oils also be safe for those with dentures?
Hi Lori, Great question! If used according to the label directions, it should be fine to use essential oils with dentures. However, individuals may want to speak to a dentist for further assurance that their specific dentures would not be compromised.
I love citrus oils in my water! I will start incorporating them more in my daily routine!!
I always use Lemon Vitality oil in my fresh guacamole. And it is great added to fresh scallops as well.
Thanks for that useful information. I like to put grapefruit vitality oil in my water for a change of flavor. ( I get tired of plain water) Anyway I often wondered if it was going to hurt the enamel on my teeth so Thanks again !
This is really good information to have! Now when I add my lemon vitality oil to my water and people say "you shouldn't do that" I have a great response!
Love this!!! I love Orange Vitality EO and Lime Vitalty EO in my water and tea and use Orange EO and Lime EO to diffuse. #heavenly
Thank You for this post. I was curious if the oil really had the same affect as the citrus juice on tooth enamel.
I often have lemon vitality or grapefruit vitality oil in my water. Today I tried adding Lime vitality to my water. I have found a new Love!