There are many options we have in taking care and beautifying
our smile these days. The claims can be enticing— promises of whitening, tartar
control, cavity control, germ killing, and more.
Did you know some of the ingredients in your toothpastes,
mouthwash and teeth whiteners can actually be more harmful than beneficial?
There are some controversial ingredients lurking in our oral
care products that we should use with caution. The floor of the mouth— the area
below the tongue— is very vascular and can act as a quick route of absorption
to our bloodstream.
Triclosan is an ingredient in popular toothpaste that claims
to work up to 12 hours to prevent bacterial plaque formation. This ingredient
has raised concern because studies have shown it can be an “endocrine
disruptor,” which can lead to hormonal imbalances such as fertility problems
and thyroid problems; it is also linked to antibiotic resistance. Even the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) has expressed concern with this ingredient and
Johnson & Johnson is removing it from its soap by 2015.
One ingredient in mouthwash that is more harmful than
beneficial is alcohol. One popular brand has a 20 percent concentration of
alcohol in its formulation. Alcohol dries out the mouth, making breath worse.
Plus, it makes you more prone to cavities since the natural protection of
saliva is reduced.
There have also been some links between alcohol and cancer
of the mouth.
There are plenty of good mouth rinses on the market that are
alcohol free. Choose one with zinc that will fight bad breath at the source.
Carbamide peroxide is found in whitening pastes, gels and
rinses. The byproduct of carbamide peroxide is urea, which turns into ammonia.
This is not to be confused with hydrogen peroxide, which is safe to use in
moderation. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into oxygen and water and is a better
choice since it also works faster.
Whitening toothpaste can be a confusing product. When one
hears “whitening” they think of “bleaching” the teeth and having deep stains
inside the tooth being removed to reveal a whiter smile. If you look at the
back of a “whitening” paste it will say “removes surface stains.” That means
it’s only removing the top layer of stain on the outer enamel and not
effectively whitening the inside of the tooth. This is accomplished by using
heavy abrasives to scratch away the stains on the enamel surface, which can
wear away your tooth surface and cause sensitivity. Enamel does not grow back.
If you want real whitening toothpaste you need a professional strength hydrogen
peroxide gel in a separate tube which you add to your regular paste each time
you brush. This wills effectively whitening your teeth— from the inside out.
Please make sure you brush twice a day, rinse and floss.
Visiting your Dental
Conferences twice a year is also recommended to keep your mouth health
hidden dangers of dental care products
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