Triclosan (a registered pesticide), Methylparaben and Ethylparaben-parabens (which may affect hormone production) and even potentially cancer causing materials, do you want these are ingredients anywhere near your or your baby’s toothbrush? Greg Shenkman doesn’t!
A Cleaner Safer Option
Organic toothpastes clean with pure ingredients such as essential oils, medicinal herbs and natural cleansing agents. They have been proven effective in safely maintaining a healthy mouth, and there are even specialized formulas designed for babies and young children. Best of all, they don’t contain harsh synthetic chemicals that could potentially negatively impact tooth and mouth development.
The Truth About Fluoride
Fluoride promotes the remineralization of teeth while also preventing tooth decay and minimizing the harmful effects of oral bacteria. A balanced diet, high fruit and vegetables, will provide enough fluoride to keep teeth healthy and strong. However, too much fluoride can result in negative consequences such as enamel fluorosis. This condition usually affects children aged 1 to 4, and is characterized by tiny white streaks on the teeth (in severe cases appears in the form of black and brown stains). Although very rare, fluoride overdoses have also been known to occur. One of the more famous cases occurred in 1974, when a 3 year-old child from Brooklyn, New York, died after receiving a fluoride treatment at the dentist.
Small changes can make a big difference for little ones.
Organic, fluoride free toothpaste may be a small step in promoting good health, but these small changes will add up to make a big difference.
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Thanks for reading, and happy parenting.
