Essential Oils Pleasant Grove, UT

Bring the calming power of nature into your dental care.

Essential oils come from the roots, seeds, flowers, bark, leaves, and other parts of plants. These concentrated plant compounds give each plant its unique scent and help protect it in nature. At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we thoughtfully bring essential oils into our Pleasant Grove, UT office as part of a gentle, holistic approach to dental wellness. We use them to help create a calm, refreshing, and nature-inspired environment while supporting your overall experience in the dental chair. Essential oils can complement healthy habits, mindful care, and biocompatible dentistry, especially when patients want a more natural approach to their oral health routine.

Essential Oils

Benefits of Essential Oils

  • Supports a calm, relaxing dental experience
  • Helps freshen the mouth naturally
  • Complements a holistic oral wellness routine
  • Fits well with metal-free, mercury-free, and fluoride-free dentistry
  • Encourages a more nature-inspired approach to dental care
  • May support gum and oral tissue comfort when used appropriately

Signs You Might Need It

You may appreciate essential oils if you want a dental experience that feels more calming, natural, and wellness-focused. Many patients choose THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST because they want oral care that respects the connection between the mouth and the rest of the body. Essential oils can support that experience by adding comfort, fresh aromas, and a soothing atmosphere to your visit.

You may also benefit from this approach if traditional dental environments make you feel tense or overwhelmed. Scents, sounds, and clinical surroundings can affect how you feel during care. Our team uses essential oils with intention so your appointment feels more peaceful from the moment you arrive.

Essential oils may also interest you if you prefer natural wellness tools at home. During your visit, our team can discuss safe, thoughtful ways to incorporate essential oils into your routine when appropriate. We always encourage patients to use them correctly, avoid overuse, and treat them as a complement to brushing, flossing, nutrition, hydration, and regular dental visits.

What to Expect

At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use essential oils as part of a broader holistic dental experience. We do not treat them as a cure-all or a replacement for professional dental care. Instead, we use them to support comfort, relaxation, freshness, and a more natural office environment.

A Personalized Conversation

Your visit may include a conversation about your health history, preferences, sensitivities, allergies, and wellness goals. Essential oils contain concentrated plant compounds, so our team takes thoughtful precautions before recommending or using them. We want your care to feel comfortable, safe, and personalized.

A Calm, Nature-Inspired Setting

We may use essential oils aromatically in the office to help create a peaceful environment. Many patients enjoy the gentle, refreshing scents because they make the dental visit feel less clinical and more inviting. Our team chooses oils carefully and uses them in a way that supports the overall atmosphere of your appointment.

Thoughtful Oral Wellness Support

When appropriate, we may discuss essential oils as part of your oral wellness routine. We focus on safe use, proper dilution, and realistic expectations. Essential oils work best as part of a complete approach that includes excellent home care, regular dental visits, a nutrient-conscious diet, and holistic services that support the mouth-body connection.

What Oils Are Used In Our Office?

dōTERRA On Guard, a proprietary essential oil blend of Wild Orange, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Leaf, and Rosemary, provides a natural and effective alternative for immune support when used internally and orally.* On Guard protects against environmental and seasonal threats with essential oils known for their positive effects on the immune system when ingested.* dōTERRA On Guard can be taken internally on a daily basis to maintain healthy immune function.* We use On Guard to clean and sanitize surfaces throughout our office as a non-toxic cleaner. When diffused, dōTERRA On Guard helps purify the air and can be very energizing and uplifting.

Primary Benefits & Usage

At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use this oil blend for the treatment of swollen and infected oral tissues. We use this blend as a surgical post-operative topical antimicrobial as well as in the treatment of root canals.

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doTERRA’s fluoride-free Natural Whitening Toothpaste combines the protective benefits of the proprietary doTERRA On Guard blend of CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade™ essential oils with other natural ingredients that help clean teeth, and whiten teeth with gentle polishing agents. The doTERRA On Guard blend of Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary essential oils provides an extra cleaning boost. Additional essential oils of Peppermint and Wintergreen, and the natural sweetener xylitol, give doTERRA On Guard Natural Whitening Toothpaste a refreshingly unique cinnamon-mint flavor that leaves your breath—and toothbrush!—fresh and clean throughout the day. Hydroxyapatite, a naturally occurring substance, is an oral care ingredient with experimental research to indicate its ability to help remineralize and restore enamel. To keep your teeth healthy and free from cavities and enamel erosion, the enamel needs to be constantly built back up or remineralized. Hydroxyapatite helps make teeth feel stronger, smoother, healthier, and less sensitive to hot or cold. Hydrated silica is a natural abrasive that helps remove tooth stains, but is gentle enough to not damage tooth enamel.

Primary Benefits & Usage

  • Proprietary doTERRA On Guard essential oil blend of Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary cleans and freshens breath
  • Hydroxyapatite helps to preserve the teeth enamel’s original composition to maintain healthy teeth
  • Myrrh is beneficial for oral hygiene and helps reduce oral inflammation caused by harmful bacteria
  • Peppermint, combined with the doTERRA On Guard essential oil blend, leaves your breath cinnamon-mint fresh as well as reducing overall bacteria growth in your mouth
  • Natural xylitol sweetener adds to a great overall flavor while helping to keep the teeth and gums clean and acts as an antibacterial agent
  • Hydrated silica is a natural abrasive that helps remove tooth stains

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In a world full of harsh chemicals and artificial flavors, we are often in search of safe products for ourselves and our family to use. doTERRA On Guard Mouthwash was created with this in mind. Only the best ingredients are used to provide a natural and effective mouthwash. We rely on and trust the protecting benefits of doTERRA On Guard essential oil blend in our daily routines. Now doTERRA On Guard Mouthwash can be added as an everyday essential to support oral hygiene.

doTERRA On Guard Mouthwash is alcohol-free and formulated to clean teeth and gums, reduce plaque, and promote a healthy-looking mouth. The refreshing doTERRA On Guard essential oil blend leaves your breath fresh and your smile bright. The powerful benefits of the proprietary CPTG® essential oil blend of Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Myrrh combined with other natural ingredients promote a healthy-looking mouth. Miswak extract helps freshen breath and maintain clean teeth by reducing excessive plaque buildup, while Xylitol helps maintain healthy and strong teeth. Add doTERRA On Guard Mouthwash to your oral hygiene routine, in addition to normal brushing and flossing, to support a healthy mouth and long-lasting fresh breath.

Primary Benefits & Usage

  • Proprietary doTERRA On Guard essential oil blend of Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary cleanses and soothes mouth
  • Miswak extract helps maintain clean teeth by reducing excessive plaque buildup
  • Use doTERRA On Guard Mouthwash after meals to freshen breath and brightened smile
  • Use doTERRA On Guard Mouthwash to promote healthy-looking teeth and gums
  • Natural ingredients help reduce plaque, strengthen teeth, and brighten your smile

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Clove has been used for years in dental preparations, candy, and gum for its flavor and ability to cleanse the mouth, yet it provides a myriad of benefits, including dental anesthesia (getting oral tissues numb). Its main chemical component, eugenol, makes it a very stimulating and energizing essential oil that can be used as a warming massage oil. Clove oil contains powerful antioxidant properties and supports cardiovascular health when taken internally.* As a cooking spice, Clove oil adds a spicy flavor to any dish or dessert while providing internal health benefits.* One Clove essential oil drop can clean the teeth and gums while promoting fresh breath.

Primary Benefits & Usage

At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use clove for a topical anesthetic to make the process of getting profoundly numb absolutely painless.

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Frankincense, Helichrysum, Tea Tree, Cedarwood, and Lavender—all CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade™ essential oils known to help assist in soothing skin irritations—are used in doTERRA Correct-X. This multi-purpose, natural ointment helps soothe skin and gum tissue sores and keep them clean while recovering from distress. Correct-X provides a barrier that helps protect while simultaneously soothing and hydrating the skin. This petroleum-free, preservative-free ointment absorbs quickly and is gentle and non-irritating, making it ideal for healing sores or surgical sites.

Primary Benefits & Usage

At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use Correct X on oral and extraoral sores to speed up and help with the healing process.

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When stress and tension seem to be relentless, Adaptiv Calming Blend is the precise solution. Use Adaptiv to help get comfortable with new surroundings or situations. When a big meeting is coming up, or for other important events, keep Adaptiv Calming Blend on hand. In preliminary studies, the scent of Lavender, a main ingredient of Adaptiv, has been found to contribute to an environment conducive to performing tasks requiring sustained attention. Lavender, Magnolia, Neroli, and Sweetgum provide stress-relieving effects while Wild Orange and Spearmint energize and uplift. Copaiba and Rosemary soothe anxious feelings to round out the calming blend. Whether you’re feeling fatigued or restless, indecisive or irritable, Adaptiv Calming Blend is part of the toolbox to help the body and mind to stay balanced. Use Adaptiv Calming Blend in combination with the Adaptiv capsules for synergistic results.

Primary Benefits & Usage

We use this wonderful blend of oils to calm anxious patients and help them have feelings of tranquility and calmness while having dental treatment

Gel Capsules

At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we like to help our patients gain calmness naturally. We may prescribe a series of gel caps a day before treatment to aid in a comfortable experience for those that may have anxiety coming to the dentist.

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The newly updated dōTERRA Serenity Restful Blend has a calming and relaxing aroma that provides a unique user experience. This perfectly balanced, tranquil blend can be sensed immediately, transporting the user to a state of blissful repose. dōTERRA Serenity combines essential oils renowned for their ability to create a restful environment at bedtime. Apply one to two drops to the hands and inhale throughout the day to help reduce life’s daily stressors, or diffuse at night to help quiet a restless baby or child. The addition of Cedarwood, Ho Wood, and Vetiver essential oils gives dōTERRA Serenity a grounding aroma that encourages a tranquil atmosphere when it’s time to wind down. dōTERRA Serenity can be used in conjunction with dōTERRA Serenity Restful Complex Softgels. Diffusion of the dōTERRA Serenity essential oil blend creates a relaxing environment while the softgels promote a restful night’s sleep.*

Primary Benefits & Usage

We use Serenity Blend of oils to create an almost sedative state for those that have dental anxiety. We want our patients to be relaxed and in a calm state during treatment.

Gel Capsules

At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we like to help our patients gain calmness naturally. We may prescribe a series of gel caps a day before treatment to aid in a comfortable experience for those that may have anxiety coming to the dentist.

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doTERRA Breathe is a remarkable blend of essential oils including Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, Lemon, Cardamom, Ravintsara, and Ravensara. doTERRA Breathe maintains feelings of clear airways and easy breathing while minimizing the effects of seasonal threats. doTERRA Breathe can be applied topically to the chest, back, or bottom of feet, or diffused at nighttime to calm the senses and promote restful sleep.

Primary Benefits & Usage

At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use this proprietary blend of essential oils to manage airway issues and sinus problems. It is a wonderful method to heal and protect against upper airway infection and inflammation that can lead to oral pain and other sequelae. doTERRA Breathe maintains feelings of clear airways and easy breathing and can be used for sinus infection and inflammation. This oil blend can open airways and help promotes a restful night’s sleep, Using this oil blend can help minimize the effects of seasonal threats and congestion.

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The peppermint plant is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint and was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. A high menthol content—like that found in the doTERRA Peppermint essential oil—distinguishes the best quality Peppermint oil from other products. Frequently used in toothpaste and chewing gum for oral hygiene, Peppermint oil also helps alleviate occasional stomach upset and promotes healthy respiratory function when taken internally.* Peppermint oil continues to be one of the best-selling favorites among doTERRA essential oils.

Primary Benefits & Usage

At THE ESSENTIAL DENTIST, we use this oil to give our flour of pumice prophylaxis (teeth cleanings) a fresh and minty flavor. This also has a wonderful substantive anti-bacterial effect on the dental cleaning procedure.

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dōTERRA Deep Blue is perfect for a soothing massage after a long day of work. Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus work together to soothe and cool. After long hours on the computer, try rubbing Deep Blue essential oil blend on your fingers, wrists, shoulders, and neck. A few drops of Deep Blue Soothing Blend diluted in a carrier oil can be part of a cooling and comforting massage.

Primary Benefits & Usage

At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use this oil blend to calm aching jaw muscles during a long dental procedure for maximum patient comfort.

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Copaiba essential oil is derived from the resin of the copaiba tree, which can grow upwards of more than 100 feet and can be found in tropical South America. Copaiba is widely used in cosmetic products including soaps, creams, lotions, and perfumes. Since the 16th century, Copaiba essential oil has been utilized in traditional health practices by the natives of north and northeastern Brazil. Similar to Black Pepper essential oil, Copaiba can help soothe anxious feelings and it can be applied to the skin to promote a clear, smooth complexion. Taken internally, Copaiba essential oil supports the health of the cardiovascular, immune, digestive, and nervous systems.* It also helps support a healthy inflammatory response.* Copaiba essential oil can be added directly to the mouth to cleanse and soothe the gums and oral cavity. Although Copaiba oil does not contain psychoactive cannabinoids, the main component, β-caryophyllene, may be neuroprotective and may have cardiovascular and immune benefits when consumed.* It’s also a powerful antioxidant that promotes immune health.*

Primary Benefits & Usage

At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use this powerful antioxidant to help with the healing of gum disease. It also can be used as a means to quell dental anxiety and calmness during dental procedures.

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Lavender has been used and cherished for centuries for its unmistakable aroma and myriad benefits. In ancient times, the Egyptians and Romans used Lavender for bathing, relaxation, cooking, and as a perfume. Its calming and relaxing qualities, when taken internally, continue to be Lavender’s most notable attributes. Applied topically, Lavender is frequently used to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections. Add to bath water to soak away stress or apply to the temples and the back of the neck. Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, bedding, or bottoms of feet to relax and prepare for a restful night’s sleep. Due to Lavender’s versatile properties, it is considered the must-have oil to have on hand at all times.

Primary Benefits & Usage

At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use lavender oil to calm certain oral inflammations and sores and extra-oral skin irritations.

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Why Choose Us

THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST brings a whole-body perspective to every dental visit. Our team understands that oral health connects to inflammation, nutrition, airway health, sleep, immune function, and overall wellness. Essential oils fit naturally into this philosophy because they help us create a more soothing, intentional, and nature-centered experience.

Our Pleasant Grove, UT office also takes a strong biocompatible approach to dentistry. We do not use mercury, metal, or fluoride. Instead, we focus on materials and methods that align with your body and your values. Patients who seek holistic dentistry often want more than a quick fix; they want care that supports long-term wellness, respects their preferences, and helps them feel heard.

We also believe dental visits should feel encouraging, not intimidating. Our team takes time to explain options, answer questions, and help you feel confident about your care. Whether you already use essential oils at home or you simply want a calmer dental environment, we welcome your questions and help you make informed choices.

Aftercare

Essential oils require careful use because they contain highly concentrated plant compounds. After your visit, follow any recommendations our team gives you. Do not apply essential oils directly to your gums, teeth, or mouth unless a qualified provider gives you specific instructions. Many essential oils need proper dilution, and some can irritate oral tissues when used incorrectly.

You should also keep essential oils away from children and pets, avoid swallowing them unless directed by a qualified healthcare professional, and tell our team if you are pregnant, nursing, managing a medical condition, taking medications, or prone to allergies. Essential oils can support a holistic routine, but they should not replace brushing, flossing, professional cleanings, or dental treatment when you need it.

FAQs

Essential oils in dentistry refer to concentrated plant-based oils that can support a more natural and calming dental experience. Plants produce these compounds in their roots, seeds, flowers, bark, leaves, and other structures. In nature, these compounds help plants with scent, protection, and pollination. In a holistic dental setting, essential oils may help create a soothing atmosphere, support a fresh feeling in the mouth, and complement a whole-body wellness approach. At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use essential oils thoughtfully and safely as part of our broader commitment to natural, biocompatible care.

No. Essential oils should not replace dental exams, cleanings, brushing, flossing, or needed treatment. They can complement a healthy routine, but they cannot remove tartar, repair cavities, treat advanced gum disease, or diagnose oral health problems. Our team uses essential oils as one supportive tool within a complete holistic dental philosophy. We still focus on identifying the root cause of oral health concerns, using biocompatible materials, supporting healthy habits, and providing professional care when your teeth or gums need attention.

Essential oils can fit into oral wellness when patients use them carefully and appropriately. Since essential oils contain highly concentrated plant compounds, improper use can irritate the gums, cheeks, tongue, or throat. Some people may also react to certain oils because of allergies, sensitivities, medications, pregnancy, nursing, or health conditions. Our team encourages patients to ask questions before using essential oils in the mouth. We can help you understand safe use, proper dilution, and when to avoid certain oils.

THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST uses essential oils because they align with our nature-inspired, whole-body approach to care. We want your dental visit to feel calm, welcoming, and intentional. Essential oils help us create a pleasant environment and support patients who value natural wellness tools. We also understand that many people feel anxious at the dentist, and a soothing atmosphere can make a meaningful difference. Our use of essential oils reflects our larger philosophy: dental care should support the whole person, not just the teeth.

Essential oils may help some patients feel more relaxed during a dental visit, especially when calming scents form part of a peaceful office environment. Dental anxiety often involves more than one factor, including past experiences, sensitivity to sounds, fear of discomfort, or a general sense of overwhelm. Essential oils can support relaxation, but they work best alongside clear communication, gentle care, comfort-focused techniques, and a team that listens. At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we combine a calming environment with patient-centered care so you feel more in control throughout your visit.

You should talk with a dental professional before using essential oils in your mouth. Many oils need dilution, and some should never touch oral tissues directly. Essential oils also vary widely in quality, strength, and intended use. Our team can help you understand whether essential oils make sense for your routine and how to use them safely. We may also discuss other natural oral health foundations, such as brushing technique, flossing, nutrition, hydration, pH balance, and regular dental visits.

Yes, essential oils can fit naturally within holistic dentistry when a dental team uses them with care and realistic expectations. Holistic dentistry considers how oral health connects with the rest of the body. This approach often includes biocompatible materials, minimally invasive treatment, nutrition, airway considerations, and wellness-focused prevention. Essential oils can support the patient experience by creating a calmer setting and encouraging a more natural approach to oral care. At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we use them as one part of a larger commitment to thoughtful, whole-body dentistry.

Contact Us Today!

Ready to experience a calmer, more natural approach to dental care? Contact THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST in Pleasant Grove, UT today to learn how essential oils and holistic dentistry can support a healthier, more comfortable visit. Our friendly team would love to help you feel at home in the dental chair.