The Journal

Notes from the studio on smiles, science, and slow rituals.

We publish one new essay every other Thursday, written by our formulators, guest dentists, and occasionally Dan himself.

Featured
Ingredient science · 8 min read

The quiet case for hydroxyapatite

Why the mineral your enamel is already made of might be a gentler alternative to fluoride — and what the current research actually says.

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Rituals
Habits · 5 min read

A two-minute reset, rebuilt

How to turn the two minutes you spend brushing into a real daily practice — and why it changes how your mouth feels by week three.

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Studio
Behind the scenes · 4 min read

A day in a small batch

What actually happens inside our Stow studio between the moment a formula is signed off and the day it ships to your door.

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Q&A
Guest dentist · 6 min read

Sensitive teeth: what actually helps

Dr. Amelia Karr, DDS, walks through the four most common causes of tooth sensitivity — and what to actually do about each.

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Ohio
Local · 3 min read

Sourcing peppermint in Northeast Ohio

How we ended up buying the peppermint for our Botanical Rinse from a family farm forty-two miles from the studio.

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Guide
Guide · 7 min read

Reading an oral care label

A field guide to the six ingredients you'll see on almost every toothpaste tube — and how to tell which of them your smile might not need.

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