About Toothpaste….
Dr. Zoladz no longer recommends Colgate, Crest or most other major name brand toothpaste. She has spent countless hours researching the ingredients in toothpaste and has concluded:
-The majority of name brand toothpastes contain chemicals that are skin irritants.
-Some even contain chemicals that are known carcinogens.
-Those toothpaste found in the store that claim to be “natural” have many chemicals (Tom’s and Hello for example).
-There are many amazing, effective, and much more natural toothpastes out there!
Have you ever stopped to read all the ingredients on a toothpaste label and wondered WHY are there so many chemicals?!?! *What it comes down to is the mechanical removal of plaque through gentle but thorough brushing twice a day and flossing daily!*
Below is a list of alternative toothpaste choices that Dr. Zoladz has personally researched each ingredient. The only downside to these are that they are usually only found online and are slightly more costly- but remember you only need a small pea size amount of toothpaste when you brush!
Dr. Z’s top choices in no particular order:
- Dr. Bronner’s- Cinnamon, Mint or Anise (yum) Amazon
- Norwex- very mild mint flavor. Have a great kids strawberry flavored paste also. Norwex sells toothbrushes with replaceable heads
- Poofy Organics- VERY natural, earthy and unlike anything you’ve ever tried- Dr. Z’s favorite
- Oxyfresh Power Paste- great for bad breath! Highly recommend their Power Rinse too! Amazon
- Radius- USDA organic. Also have a great biodegradable floss.
*Some people with sensitive teeth benefit from using a toothpaste with Potassium Nitrate in it. More natural choices over Sensodyne include: Jason’s Antiplaque and Soothing Toothpaste or Kiss My Face Sensitive Toothpaste.
One last comment regarding FLUORIDE… Although there has always been controversy about it, Dr. Zoladz highly recommends the TOPICAL use of fluoride and believes it should NOT be ingested. Children who are not good at spitting their toothpaste out should be using a toothpaste with no fluoride!
About Mouthwash…
You guessed it…. There are tons of chemicals in all the popular mouth rinses. Mouthwash is what Dr. Z calls an added bonus and isn’t necessaryfor most people. Once you use more a natural mouthwash for a while and then switch back to the popular chemicals ones you will be shocked by how easily your mouth will detect the chemical difference (same with toothpaste)! Here are Dr. Z’s top picks:
- Oxyfresh Power Rinse- so soothing and amazing for bad breath! Also have a fluoride rinse available.
- Poofy Organics Mouthwash- use this with their toothpaste and experience natural freshness!
- The Natural Dentist Fluoride Rinse- for those who are prone to cavities.
Dr. Zoladz uses Environmental Working Group’s website as a reference. Check out their website for large databases on personal care, cleaning products and food products/ingredients. Beware it can be an addictive site! ?