Guest guest Posted November 1, 2002 Report Share Posted November 1, 2002 I just saw an advertizement for childrens flouride-free toothpaste. It is made by a major brand (I don't remember which) but I think if you look you can find it at a grocery store. I am going to be looking myself. Holly mom to 6 HFA, Maran 3 NT, and Alyssa 20 mo. NT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2002 Report Share Posted November 1, 2002 Kirkman Labs sells a fluoride-free toothpaste for children. Lynne > I just saw an advertizement for childrens flouride-free toothpaste. > It is made by a major brand (I don't remember which) but I think if > you look you can find it at a grocery store. I am going to be > looking myself. > > Holly mom to 6 HFA, Maran 3 NT, and Alyssa 20 mo. NT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2002 Report Share Posted November 1, 2002 > Kirkman Labs sells a fluoride-free toothpaste for children. > > Lynne Yes, it tastes good too Moria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2002 Report Share Posted November 1, 2002 Suzanne Baking Soda and Salt mixed 3 to 1 and left dry is a great dentifrice, You can also mix in some mint with it. Wet the bristles of end-rounded extra soft bristle brush in water, dip into to powder and use the brush in the ORAL CAVITY, not just on the teeth. The bristles apply the material but aren't needed to SCRUB the teeth. To break the monotony of the toothbrush Finger tips work quite well, particularly on the tops and sides of teeth, roof of mouth, inside of cheeks, top and sides and under the tongue.. In addition to the teeth. Apply the powdered brush to roof of mouth, inside of cheeks, top and sides of tongue, allow the baking soda to neutralize the acids and the salt to rupture the cellwalls of the bacteria. Always rinse after brushing and flossing. Always rinse the toothbrush after using and put it away to dry. Don't use it again the same day. Heavy calculus and tartar removal--use very ripe strawberries, make into a mush, apply to the tartar and leave in place as long as possible. It will soften the plaque and allow it to be brushed and flossed away for the most part. This may take commitment and some time depending on the amount of tartar and location. CoQ10 would be valuable to enhance the nutrient and blood supply to the periodontal tissues, as well as his brain and all other cells in his body. CoQ10 is great to help reverse periodontal disease. Use ONLY end rounded polished bristles on the tooth brushes you buy, never buy cheap brushes. Get several, use one for morning and another for night. Always soften the bristles before using by running under warm water. Are his teeth yellow because of: antibiotics taken when he was inutero; antibiotics taken since birth; high coffee intake!: [] high fever at some time of his life; fluorisis or poisoning from some pharmaceuticals. You need to be more of a detective, there are some other reasons. Was your son breast feed, or Cow or formula? Tell him not to worry .... there are lots of choices and thing that could be done to help change the color of his teeth and you will research and let him know. (Tincture of TIME--get him to quit worrying, and start concentrating on good nutrition and oral hygiene.) Teach him to take care of both ends of the digestive tract the same--after you use them, clean them. Both of them. It's not of matter of eating all day long and then brushing once a day. Nor is it a matter of just " brushing " the teeth. It's about ORAL CAVITY HYGIENE. NEVER COW's MILK for Humans, Never, ever....at any time of life, particularly if you are responsible for their future or youthfulness. Dolphi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2002 Report Share Posted November 1, 2002 <PRE>It's called " Training Toothpaste " made by Orajel. It is safe to swallow & flouride free. I found it at Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 Hi, We use Barns for Urtekram its a danish make. It also hasn't got Sodium Laureth Sulfate, which had some bad press. If you don't mind the SLS you can get Tom's of Maine. Dagmar. [ ] Re: Dental hygiene I just saw an advertizement for childrens flouride-free toothpaste. It is made by a major brand (I don't remember which) but I think if you look you can find it at a grocery store. I am going to be looking myself. Holly mom to 6 HFA, Maran 3 NT, and Alyssa 20 mo. NT ======================================================= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 Oral-B makes a " Toddler training toothpaste " which is fluoride free, can get it in regular stores. my kids did not like the Kirkmans, so I use a toothpaste gel from the HFS called " Kids Dental Gel " made by Logodent. Certified organic and zero sodium lauryl sulfate Cheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 Hi Suzanne, > Since I am having concerns related to fluoride and my son has been brushing his teeth with a wet toothbrush. I am wondering if there is an herb, like mint, to rub on the teeth and gums to promote dental health since my son's system is still not totally in balance. Change toothbrushes every four weeks, and his teeth are yellow...would this be due to all the antibiotics he received as a baby? first I'll say that I don't know what to do about color AT ALL. Second I'll say that I am not well versed in herbs for dental uses. With that said, I know that there are lots of herbs that are used for various dental purposes. I have used fresh sage rubbed on teeth. I'm aware of a tincture that is used for gum health (tastes nasty though!) and I attended a short class once on natural and herbal dental treatment/health. Also Andy tells me that taking molybendnum [sp?] will help with getting less cavities. Oh-- I used to use an herbal powder for brushing.... Other than the color issues, are there specific areas you wish help with? best wishes, Moria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 Xylitol gum is very good for oral hygiene. Studies have shown that xylitol actually kills bacteria that causes cavities, sinus and ear infections. My son's M.D. always recommends it when my son's ears are red. VRP sells it and they also sell xylitol candies which have no artificial color, flavor ect... Xylitol is a sweetner that does not promote yeast and can be used 1:1 for sugar when baking. You can also buy this from vrp....it is called " unique sweet " honestly, my son can't tell the difference I love it!! > Hi Suzanne, > > > Since I am having concerns related to fluoride and my son has been > brushing his teeth with a wet toothbrush. I am wondering if there is > an herb, like mint, to rub on the teeth and gums to promote dental > health since my son's system is still not totally in balance. Change > toothbrushes every four weeks, and his teeth are yellow...would this > be due to all the antibiotics he received as a baby? > > first I'll say that I don't know what to do about color AT ALL. > Second I'll say that I am not well versed in herbs for dental > uses. With that said, I know that there are lots of herbs that > are used for various dental purposes. I have used fresh sage > rubbed on teeth. I'm aware of a tincture that is used for > gum health (tastes nasty though!) and I attended a short class > once on natural and herbal dental treatment/health. > Also Andy tells me that taking molybendnum [sp?] will help > with getting less cavities. Oh-- I used to use an herbal > powder for brushing.... > Other than the color issues, are there specific areas you > wish help with? > > best wishes, > Moria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 Oragel sells Flouride free " training " toothpaste. It comes in two flavors and I use it for my son. Can be found in any CVS, K-mart, Genovese etc. I hope I am not listing only NY stores. Best. G < > From: Lynne Arnold <lsarnold@...> Date sent: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 21:06:08 -0800 Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Dental hygiene Send reply to: [ Double-click this line for list subscription options ] Kirkman Labs sells a fluoride-free toothpaste for children. Lynne > I just saw an advertizement for childrens flouride- free toothpaste. > It is made by a major brand (I don't remember which) but I think if > you look you can find it at a grocery store. I am going to be > looking myself. > > Holly mom to 6 HFA, Maran 3 NT, and Alyssa 20 mo. NT ======================================================= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2003 Report Share Posted May 19, 2003 This is a response to a post someone put a few months ago on oral hygiene. The post had said that all bacteria that infect the teeth are streptococcus mutans. It also said to use hydrogen peroxide to brush teeth. I just want to point out that in fact there are tens of different bacteria that can infect teeth. S mutans is one, but not even the most common. Several dental researchers have found S. Fecalis to be the most common, including Price. In addition, fungi and protazoa can infect teeth, though they are much more rare. Some dental infections are caused by aerobic, and some by anaerobic bacteria. Both are quite common. So the benefit of using hydrogen peroxide seems chancy to me. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 At 08:12 PM 5/19/03 -0400, you wrote: >The post had said that all bacteria that infect the teeth are streptococcus >mutans. It also said to use hydrogen peroxide to brush teeth. >Some dental infections are caused by aerobic, and some by anaerobic bacteria. > Both are quite common. So the benefit of using hydrogen peroxide seems >chancy to me. > >Chris Hydrogen peroxide alone can also burn gum tissue. Wanita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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