A while back my dentist recommend me to start using colgate total to stop gingivitis in my gums. Since then I have been brushing with Total. Just recently, I read that triclosan, which is a major ingrediant in Total becomes a caricogen (cancer inducing substancne) when combined with water.
That freaked me out so I went and got the crest prohealth. Now when I read the back, it says that this paste can cause staining of the teeth?? What the hell, isn't prohealth supposed to whiten your teeth?
Anyways, what do you guys suggest on which one to use? or should I go back to regular paste without the gingivitis/plaque fighting capabilites?
2006-12-24 18:09:56 · 5 answers · asked by Phoeniz88 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I think you should quit using toothpaste and start using new products call oramd "THE MOUTH DOCTOR". Its ingredients is all natural. You can check it out at http://www.oramd.com
2006-12-24 19:33:50 · answer #1 · answered by msjerge 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I would not use any of the commercial toothpastes.
Most of them have sodium lauryl sulfate, fluoride, artificial colors, flavors, binders and etc. Even many of the brands at the health food stores, include some of the above ingredients. Sodium lauryl sulfate can cause cancer and is used in floor cleaning preparations.
Burt's Bees brand (Doctor Burt's) at the health food store does not have any of the above items and has several natural flavors.
You can also find mints and other items that have Xylitol in them. Which is a natural sweetner that prevents cavaties and is healthy for your whole mouth.
Avoiding all refined products, reading labels to be sure no added sweetner is added and changing to a diet rich in whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables will improve your overall health.
I encourage you to experience this natural approach.
2006-12-24 18:24:34 · answer #2 · answered by Shira333 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Colgate total.
2016-05-23 05:14:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crest prohealth is approved with the seal of the American Dental Association...I don't think Colgate Total is.
2006-12-28 15:59:38 · answer #4 · answered by motts04 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
brush with baking soda..
and gargle with salt water.
or gargle with warm water with a little hydrogen peroxide.which will help with the gum issue..
try tea tree month wash for your gingivitis
also use dental floss and a water pick ... and your gums will start looking great...
2006-12-24 18:15:56 · answer #5 · answered by alaska 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋