Oral Care
• Tooth decay and inflamed and bleeding
gums allow negative bacteria to spread from the
mouth throughout the
body causing significant
health problems.
• Some of the serious illnesses that can result from poor oral health: heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, weight gain, diabetes, premature birth in pregnant women.
• No matter how much you brush, floss, and rinse with dental solutions, you are still left with a mouthful of bacteria and many of those bacteria are negative strains harmful to your teeth, gums and general health.
• Toothpaste is THE most dangerous personal care product in your home.
• FACT Many popular toothpastes and mouthwashes contain harmful ingredients, made up of tiny molecules that penetrate through the tissue of your mouth, enter the bloodstream, and build up in the liver, kidneys, heart and other organ tissues.
• Look for these ingredients and avoid oral care products that contain them:
- Fluoride has also been linked to tooth and gum deformity, arthritis, etc.
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is extremely corrosive and harmful to living tissue.
• Tooth decay and inflamed and bleeding
gums allow negative bacteria to spread from the
mouth throughout the
body causing significant
health problems.
• Some of the serious illnesses that can result from poor oral health: heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, weight gain, diabetes, premature birth in pregnant women.
• No matter how much you brush, floss, and rinse with dental solutions, you are still left with a mouthful of bacteria and many of those bacteria are negative strains harmful to your teeth, gums and general health.
• Toothpaste is THE most dangerous personal care product in your home.
• FACT Many popular toothpastes and mouthwashes contain harmful ingredients, made up of tiny molecules that penetrate through the tissue of your mouth, enter the bloodstream, and build up in the liver, kidneys, heart and other organ tissues.
• Look for these ingredients and avoid oral care products that contain them:
- Fluoride has also been linked to tooth and gum deformity, arthritis, etc.
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is extremely corrosive and harmful to living tissue.
- Triclosan is a pesticide that can cause damage to virtually every organ if
used longterm.
- FD & C Blue Dye 1 & 2 can trigger asthma, headaches, nausea
- Hydrated silica harms the enamel and prevents re-mineralization.
- Glycerine coats the tooth and completely halts the reenamelization process.
• Taken as a group, these ingredients increase acid wear on teeth and gums, eroding and de-mineralizing tooth enamel, causing cavities and increased hot and cold sensitivity.
The mouth is the gateway to all the fueling that is done for the body, so it should not come as a shock that your oral health is also intimately tied to your overall physical health. In fact, there is a rapidly growing body of medical evidence demonstrating that the health of your teeth and gums has a huge, direct impact on your overall health.
Research indicates that tooth decay and especially inflamed and bleeding gums allows negative bacteria to spread from the mouth throughout the body causing significant health problems. Gum disease is very common and normally unnoticed until it is so severe that pain and bleeding happens. Unfortunately, even during the early “silent” inflammatory periods, negative oral bacteria can create systemic havoc leading to one or more of 16 separate serious diseases or medical conditions.
The following are examples of some of the serious illnesses that can result from poor oral health.
HEART DISEASE
There are many studies that have investigated the role that gum disease
- Hydrated silica harms the enamel and prevents re-mineralization.
- Glycerine coats the tooth and completely halts the reenamelization process.
• Taken as a group, these ingredients increase acid wear on teeth and gums, eroding and de-mineralizing tooth enamel, causing cavities and increased hot and cold sensitivity.
The mouth is the gateway to all the fueling that is done for the body, so it should not come as a shock that your oral health is also intimately tied to your overall physical health. In fact, there is a rapidly growing body of medical evidence demonstrating that the health of your teeth and gums has a huge, direct impact on your overall health.
Research indicates that tooth decay and especially inflamed and bleeding gums allows negative bacteria to spread from the mouth throughout the body causing significant health problems. Gum disease is very common and normally unnoticed until it is so severe that pain and bleeding happens. Unfortunately, even during the early “silent” inflammatory periods, negative oral bacteria can create systemic havoc leading to one or more of 16 separate serious diseases or medical conditions.
The following are examples of some of the serious illnesses that can result from poor oral health.
HEART DISEASE
There are many studies that have investigated the role that gum disease
plays in cardiovascular disease. Inflamed or bleeding gums provide easy
entry points into the bloodstream for over 700 different bacteria, which
are commonly found in the mouth. When these oral bacteria invade the
blood, they stick to the platelets, causing them to clot. This clotting can
lead to partial blockages of blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart disease and/or heart attack.
It is becoming apparent that your chances of getting heart disease are
increased by having bad teeth and no matter how fit or healthy your body
is teeth and gums remain vitally important.
STROKE
Unhealthy, bleeding or infected gums raise your risk of stroke in the same way as it does heart disease by allowing unhealthy bacteria into the bloodstream.
Studies are finding that stroke risk actually increases proportionate with the severity of gum disease. Incredibly, those with severe gum disease had more than a 400 percent increased risk of suffering a stroke than those with mild gum disease.
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
There are over 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s. A research team, led by Dr. Angela Kamer studied 20 years of data that support the hypothesis of the link between periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s disease. While the association is clear, studies are now underway to define the exact mechanisms between oral health brain function.
OVERWEIGHT
Current science demonstrates that the unfriendly bacteria in our mouths play a direct role in causing obesity by both promoting weight gain and slowing weight loss. For example, the common bacteria strain selenomonas noxia is believed to play a significant role in obesity. As selenomonas noxia levels rise at the gum level, so does bodyweight. Numerous other bacterial studies are underway demonstrating that good oral health leads to good body image and fitness.
STROKE
Unhealthy, bleeding or infected gums raise your risk of stroke in the same way as it does heart disease by allowing unhealthy bacteria into the bloodstream.
Studies are finding that stroke risk actually increases proportionate with the severity of gum disease. Incredibly, those with severe gum disease had more than a 400 percent increased risk of suffering a stroke than those with mild gum disease.
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
There are over 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s. A research team, led by Dr. Angela Kamer studied 20 years of data that support the hypothesis of the link between periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s disease. While the association is clear, studies are now underway to define the exact mechanisms between oral health brain function.
OVERWEIGHT
Current science demonstrates that the unfriendly bacteria in our mouths play a direct role in causing obesity by both promoting weight gain and slowing weight loss. For example, the common bacteria strain selenomonas noxia is believed to play a significant role in obesity. As selenomonas noxia levels rise at the gum level, so does bodyweight. Numerous other bacterial studies are underway demonstrating that good oral health leads to good body image and fitness.
DIABETES
Recent studies are showing that an overwhelming majority of individuals with gum disease were also found to be at high risk of developing diabetes. The connection was so compelling that medical researchers at New York University postulated that dentists should offer diabetes screenings in their practices for patients with serious gum disease.
PREMATURE BIRTH
Pregnant women with higher levels of bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease are at increased risk of giving birth to premature babies. Researchers are finding that negative oral bacteria enter the uterus triggering premature contractions and early birth.
The American Dental Association recommends you brush your teeth twice daily and floss after every meal to remove food trapped between teeth. They also recommend that you visit a dental hygienist every six months for a professional cleaning.
We agree that professional cleanings are excellent to remove plaque, which are calcified deposits that build up on teeth and beneath the gums. Preventing the accumulation of plaque is critical as negative bacteria thrive on plaque.
We also agree with the ADA regarding the need for flossing. If fact, you might want to consider purchasing an ultrasonic oral cleaning device as well. They are reasonably priced and do an amazing job
Recent studies are showing that an overwhelming majority of individuals with gum disease were also found to be at high risk of developing diabetes. The connection was so compelling that medical researchers at New York University postulated that dentists should offer diabetes screenings in their practices for patients with serious gum disease.
PREMATURE BIRTH
Pregnant women with higher levels of bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease are at increased risk of giving birth to premature babies. Researchers are finding that negative oral bacteria enter the uterus triggering premature contractions and early birth.
The American Dental Association recommends you brush your teeth twice daily and floss after every meal to remove food trapped between teeth. They also recommend that you visit a dental hygienist every six months for a professional cleaning.
We agree that professional cleanings are excellent to remove plaque, which are calcified deposits that build up on teeth and beneath the gums. Preventing the accumulation of plaque is critical as negative bacteria thrive on plaque.
We also agree with the ADA regarding the need for flossing. If fact, you might want to consider purchasing an ultrasonic oral cleaning device as well. They are reasonably priced and do an amazing job
Finally, while we definitely agree with the need for frequent brushing, we feel compelled to tell you that there is a larger story that the ADA doesn’t tell the world about.
The beginning of the story is that most commercial toothpastes, even those containing the ADA seal of approval are actually incredibly harmful products. Toothpaste is one of the most damaging products available in your local pharmacy or grocery store and is also one of the bestselling products. In fact, it is a product used by nearly every person daily and is a product that some parents punish their children for if they do not use it morning and night.
You may be asking where we are going with this...
Let me ask you some initial questions:
Would you let your family drink engine degreaser?
Would you eat rat poison?
Would you actively promote children to use a product that contains known toxins that have been repeatedly linked to cancer, blindness and death?
Would you knowingly place in your mouth a product that Federal law re- quired to have the following disclaimer placed on the label every day: If accidently swallowed, seek immediate medical help or call a poison con- trol center?
If you are of sane mind, you definitely answered “NO” to all of the above questions. Nonetheless you unknowingly risk your health and the health of your family by actually behaving as if you answered “YES” to all of the above questions by using toothpaste.
First, go to your sink and read the back of your toothpaste tube. If it is a common shelf brand, the poison warnings should be enough to have you heave the tube in the trash. If that isn’t enough to convince you then read on.
FACT: Many popular toothpastes and mouthwashes contain harmful ingredients, made up of tiny molecules that penetrate through the tissue
of your mouth, enter the bloodstream, and build up in the liver, kidneys,
heart and other organ tissues.
Let’s discuss Sodium Fluoride, which is one of the main ingredients in most every toothpaste and oh yes, rat and cockroach poison too.
Most people know that toothpaste and many mouth rinses contain fluoride because that’s what dentists have recommended for years to prevent cavities. What you probably didn’t know is that most popular toothpastes contain enough fluoride in four ounces to kill a child within a few hours if ingested.
In children, minimal ingestion of sodium fluoride causes nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Large doses of this known carcinogen can cause muscular weakness and paralysis, followed by respiratory and cardiac failure. If that isn’t enough, sodium fluoride is a key ingredient in anesthetic, hypnotic, and psychiatric drugs as well as in Sarin Nerve Gas. Precisely why your toothpaste tube is so adamant about keeping the product away from children!
According to dentists, Sodium Fluoride prevents tooth decay, so why not add it to toothpaste? Stop there! Surprisingly, there is plenty of contradictory scientific evidence demonstrating that fluoride does NOT reduce cavities and actually now linking fluoride to tooth and gum deformity, arthritis, allergic reactions and thousands of unnecessary deaths each year from cancer. Even if you believe the fluoride research, kids get enough of it from the water faucet, so they don’t need it in their toothpaste.
Second - Almost every toothpaste brand contains an ingredient that as scientists we find almost impossible to accept Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). Simply because SLS creates foaming, it is added to toothpastes to give the impression that the toothpaste is working. In the cleaning industry, SLS is used in products such as car wash soaps, floor cleaners and engine degreasers.
While that might give you pause for thought, the real problem is that SLS
is extremely corrosive and harmful to living tissue. Research laboratories
actually use it to irritate skin on test subject animals and humans so they
may test the effectiveness of healing agents.
The Journal of the American College of Toxicology reports that SLS can be retained in the eye, brain, heart, and liver with harmful longterm health effects.
Third - Most toothpastes contain the ever popular chemical pesticide, Triclosan. Triclosan is included in toothpaste formulations as an antibacterial. Can it kill some negative oral bacteria? Sure, while killing seven times as many beneficial bacteria as well.
While major brand companies that manufacture products containing tri- closan claim that it is safe, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has registered it as a dangerous pesticide, giving it high scores both as a human health risk and as an environmental risk. Triclosan is a chlorophenol, which is a class of chemicals that is suspected of causing cancer in humans. On contact, phenols can cause a variety of tissue irritation. Worse, taken internally, even in small amounts, phenols such as this can lead to circulatory collapse, convulsions, coma, and death.
If that is scary enough to keep it out of loved ones mouths, chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides like Triclosan can be stored in body fat, potentially accumulating to toxic levels. Long term, repeated exposure can damage to virtually every important organ, suppress the immune system, and cause hormonal disruption, sterility, paralysis and brain hemorrhages.
The Journal of the American College of Toxicology reports that SLS can be retained in the eye, brain, heart, and liver with harmful longterm health effects.
Third - Most toothpastes contain the ever popular chemical pesticide, Triclosan. Triclosan is included in toothpaste formulations as an antibacterial. Can it kill some negative oral bacteria? Sure, while killing seven times as many beneficial bacteria as well.
While major brand companies that manufacture products containing tri- closan claim that it is safe, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has registered it as a dangerous pesticide, giving it high scores both as a human health risk and as an environmental risk. Triclosan is a chlorophenol, which is a class of chemicals that is suspected of causing cancer in humans. On contact, phenols can cause a variety of tissue irritation. Worse, taken internally, even in small amounts, phenols such as this can lead to circulatory collapse, convulsions, coma, and death.
If that is scary enough to keep it out of loved ones mouths, chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides like Triclosan can be stored in body fat, potentially accumulating to toxic levels. Long term, repeated exposure can damage to virtually every important organ, suppress the immune system, and cause hormonal disruption, sterility, paralysis and brain hemorrhages.
Fourth - Most toothpastes try to look pretty by adding FD & C Blue Dye 1
& 2. Yummy! This is just like eating a mouthful of crude oil as these dyes
are synthesized from petroleum. Even if toothpaste is not swallowed,
these dyes can be absorbed within seconds through the skin inside the
lips or through the mucous membrane in the mouth. Seriously, how can
you brush your teeth without swallowing some toothpaste?
Recent studies indicate that FD & C Blue Dyes 1 & 2 can trigger a wide number of behavioral, learning, and health problems including severe allergic reactions, asthma, headaches, nausea, fatigue, nervousness, lack of focus, and even cancer.
Fifth - Most brand name toothpastes contain Hydrated Silica as a tooth whitener. Hydrated silica, is actually primarily used as an abrasive com- pound as it is made from a crystallized compound found in sand, quartz, and flint rock. The simple fact is that abrasive compounds are about the worst thing that you can do for health of a tooth. Here’s why. Tooth enamel remineralizes daily from the supply of ionic calcium and phosphorus con- tained in the saliva. Scratching the surface of the tooth with an abrasive such as hydrated silica harms the enamel and prevents remineralization.
You should no more clean a tooth with hydrated silica then you would clean a glass window with a piece of rough sandpaper. There is an abrasive index for toothpastes called the RDA Index. The higher the value, the more abrasive the product is. At or below around 50 may be an acceptable balance between benefit of removing plaque from a tooth and damage due to abrasion. Over 50 and it’s just a matter of how quickly the loss of tooth structure occurs based on the RDA and the number of brushes that occur. Most common brand toothpastes register RDA numbers between 150 and 200.
Recent studies indicate that FD & C Blue Dyes 1 & 2 can trigger a wide number of behavioral, learning, and health problems including severe allergic reactions, asthma, headaches, nausea, fatigue, nervousness, lack of focus, and even cancer.
Fifth - Most brand name toothpastes contain Hydrated Silica as a tooth whitener. Hydrated silica, is actually primarily used as an abrasive com- pound as it is made from a crystallized compound found in sand, quartz, and flint rock. The simple fact is that abrasive compounds are about the worst thing that you can do for health of a tooth. Here’s why. Tooth enamel remineralizes daily from the supply of ionic calcium and phosphorus con- tained in the saliva. Scratching the surface of the tooth with an abrasive such as hydrated silica harms the enamel and prevents remineralization.
You should no more clean a tooth with hydrated silica then you would clean a glass window with a piece of rough sandpaper. There is an abrasive index for toothpastes called the RDA Index. The higher the value, the more abrasive the product is. At or below around 50 may be an acceptable balance between benefit of removing plaque from a tooth and damage due to abrasion. Over 50 and it’s just a matter of how quickly the loss of tooth structure occurs based on the RDA and the number of brushes that occur. Most common brand toothpastes register RDA numbers between 150 and 200.
Sixth - Most toothpastes contain glycerine. Glycerine coats the tooth
and completely halts the re-enamelization process. Worse, glycerine is
so sticky that it takes 27 washes to get it off the surface of a tooth. Use a product containing glycerine once a day and your teeth may never remineralize again.
Seventh - Taken as a group, the ingredients in almost all common toothpastes increase acid wear on teeth and gums. Acidic saliva erodes and demineralizes tooth enamel; causing cavities and increased hot and cold sensitivity.
Obviously, toothpaste should be avoided, as it is incredibly dangerous for adults and children alike
and completely halts the re-enamelization process. Worse, glycerine is
so sticky that it takes 27 washes to get it off the surface of a tooth. Use a product containing glycerine once a day and your teeth may never remineralize again.
Seventh - Taken as a group, the ingredients in almost all common toothpastes increase acid wear on teeth and gums. Acidic saliva erodes and demineralizes tooth enamel; causing cavities and increased hot and cold sensitivity.
Obviously, toothpaste should be avoided, as it is incredibly dangerous for adults and children alike
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