Just recently, we read about a new version of Crest that promises to “detoxify” your mouth – courtesy of roughly double the concentration of fluoride, itself a toxin. Go figure. Anymore, there seems to be a toothpaste for everything. Whitening. Remineralizing. Reducing sensitivity. The question is: Do they actually do what we’re told they do? […]
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Saying “No” to Triclosan
According to the latest research review, triclosan is supposed to be just dandy in toothpaste. Specifically, its authors concluded that regular use of fluoride toothpaste containing triclosan, an antibacterial agent, and a copolymer, which helps prevent the triclosan from being washed away by saliva, reduces plaque, gingivitis and bleeding gums and slightly reduces tooth decay […]
Floss First, Then Brush & Rinse
Last week, we ended on an important note: Floss first, before you brush. It’s all too easy to “forget” to floss, but who forgets to brush, right? Yet brushing cleans just about 60% of the surface area of your teeth; flossing takes care of the rest. Both are needed to remove the biofilm (plaque), […]