Currently the average consumer gets bombarded with toxins they may not be aware of. Some of these toxins are those in the toothpaste and mouthwash that we use everyday. We even let our children ingest these poisons. How much is too much? If someone asked you to put a drop of antifreeze on your tongue, would you?
Here is a list of toxic ingredients that is found in toothpaste and mouthwash:
*polyethylene – a common plastic. It does not dissolve and dental hygienist’s are finding them in the gum line.
*fluoride – highly toxic thought to prevent tooth decay. Can cause teeth to discolor and crumble. Excessive fluoride has been shown to damage the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
*artificial coloring – can cause flare-ups of allergies. Many colorings have been shown to cause cancer when ingested or applied to the skin. Contributes to the hyperactivity in children. May suffer from hives, runny, stuffy nose or breathing difficulties.
*artificial sweetener – scientists are concerned that these sweeteners may alter brain function and behavioral changes. Aspartame could cause neurological damage in children and pass from pregnant mother to unborn child affecting brain development. Implicated in diseases such as MS and Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
*polyethylene glycol – the active ingredient in anti-freeze. PG has systemic consequences such as brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities.
*sodium laurel sulfate – the American College of Toxicology states this substance can cause malformation in children’s eyes and may be damaging to the immune system, especially within the skin.
Is that enough information to at least clean up your mouth?
A pure, natural, yummy, non-toxic approach can be achieved with the Thieves Dental line of products:
KidScents – Slique
Dentarome Plus Toothpaste
Thieves Aroma Bright Toothpaste
Thieves Dentarom Ulta Toothpaste
Thieves Dental Floss
Thieves Fresh Essence Mouthwash
I oil-pull every morning. This is so valuable not only to healthy teeth and gums but also for pulling toxins out of the entire body. My blog, Sanodivita, has everything you need to know about oil-pulling.
Another way to make sure it’s pure is making your own toothpaste.
I purchased a glass jar from Whole Foods.
In my small cuisinart I combined:
*1 cup organic coconut oil
*1/2 cup baking soda
*1/2 tsp. or a few drops stevia
*15 drops Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil
*15 drops Young Living Spearmint Essential Oil
*15 drops Young Living Orange Essential Oil (to whiten teeth)
Add more or less of the oils or any essential oils that you prefer.
Children may enjoy the citrus essential oils.
Of course Thieves is an excellent choice for achieving excellent dental health.
Wintergreen is another minty flavor.
Mouthwash can be made simply by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a couple ounces of distilled water. This can be swished around in the mouth and even swallowed as you would with the thieves mouthwash.
…and of course a Doggie Toothpaste Recipe from K9instinct.com:
* 1 cup unrefined
* 1/2 tsp. turmeric
* 1/2 tsp. kelp
* 1/8 tbs. dried parsley flakes
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend well. Keep in refrigerator.
Brush the teeth with a soft bristle toothbrush or (if you dare) your finger.
Warm up the toothpaste before you brush. NO MICROWAVE!
ref.: Living Balanced by Stacy A. Kimberly
dentalbuzz.com
Health Sciences Institute