Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Hi, I've been trolling the archives but can't get a clear sense of what the best (2,3 options) for tooth cleaners are. I have been using Dr. Bronner's diluted peppermint soap and like the feeling but notice more yellowing. So I want to alternate between the Dr. Bronner's or another SLS-free soap alternative and some other whitening agents. Can I have some group wisdom on this? Specific questions: The glycerine question - there seems to be some consensus that glycerine is not great in a tooth product, but does anyone know what Dr. Bronner's means when they say " retained glycerin " ? Wouldn't a pure olive oil soap also have " retained glycerine " Baking soda - too caustic, yes or no? Hydrogen pyroxide - good for occasional use as a whitener? I live in Sweden and have a hard time deciphering and translating obscure ingredients that I might not want in products, so simple remedies are best. Thanks for responses! April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Swish oil in your mouth for as long as you can stand it, it will get the teeth whiter and also clean them. Unrefined cold-pressed oils are best, with olive, sesame, and coconut oils topping the list. A salt-water swish is also good. I've read that Xylitol is the sweetner to look for in tooth products because it inhibits the growth of the bacteria that cause cavities. Weleda has good toothpastes, and I think is from your area. I use that for my kids. > > Hi, > I've been trolling the archives but can't get a clear sense of what the best (2,3 options) for > tooth cleaners are. I have been using Dr. Bronner's diluted peppermint soap and like the > feeling but notice more yellowing. So I want to alternate between the Dr. Bronner's or another > SLS-free soap alternative and some other whitening agents. > Can I have some group wisdom on this? > > Specific questions: > The glycerine question - there seems to be some consensus that glycerine is not great in a > tooth product, but does anyone know what Dr. Bronner's means when they say " retained > glycerin " ? Wouldn't a pure olive oil soap also have " retained glycerine " > Baking soda - too caustic, yes or no? > Hydrogen pyroxide - good for occasional use as a whitener? > > I live in Sweden and have a hard time deciphering and translating obscure ingredients that I > might not want in products, so simple remedies are best. Thanks for responses! > April > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 I no longer use any toothpaste, just a toothbrush and floss. --- In , " aprilshowers2462 " <april.streeter@...> wrote: > > Hi, > I've been trolling the archives but can't get a clear sense of what the best (2,3 options) for > tooth cleaners are. I have been using Dr. Bronner's diluted peppermint soap and like the > feeling but notice more yellowing. So I want to alternate between the Dr. Bronner's or another > SLS-free soap alternative and some other whitening agents. > Can I have some group wisdom on this? > > Specific questions: > The glycerine question - there seems to be some consensus that glycerine is not great in a > tooth product, but does anyone know what Dr. Bronner's means when they say " retained > glycerin " ? Wouldn't a pure olive oil soap also have " retained glycerine " > Baking soda - too caustic, yes or no? > Hydrogen pyroxide - good for occasional use as a whitener? > > I live in Sweden and have a hard time deciphering and translating obscure ingredients that I > might not want in products, so simple remedies are best. Thanks for responses! > April > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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