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09-23-2020, 06:39 AM
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Dryer sheet aficionado
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I’ve used Crest my whole life but switched to Sensodyne about a year ago for a trial and my teeth look much whiter. 😁
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09-23-2020, 06:41 AM
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#62
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Dryer sheet aficionado
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09-23-2020, 07:02 AM
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#63
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Apr 2018
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Colgate Advanced Whitening from Costco.
You get 4 big toothpastes and think it works well.
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09-23-2020, 09:59 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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A couple of years ago I read that xylitol was very effective at preventing gingivitis, if memory serves.
Apparently the bacteria that causes plaque just hates xylitol. Or something like that. Haven’t looked into it for awhile.
Bought the Amazon Choice toothpaste with highest level of xylitol, also has floride.
Squigle Enamel Saver Toothpaste. It’s very pleasant
Hygienist remarked my gums were doing well, which I was happy to hear, as tooth maintenance is slipping in retirement.
I wouldn’t recommend xylitol as sugar replacement for consumption. Gave me stomach issues when I tried it. Fine for toothpaste if you spit it out.
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09-24-2020, 09:19 AM
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#65
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Location: Everett
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Originally Posted by Kroeran
A couple of years ago I read that xylitol was very effective at preventing gingivitis, if memory serves.
Apparently the bacteria that causes plaque just hates xylitol. Or something like that. Haven’t looked into it for awhile.
Bought the Amazon Choice toothpaste with highest level of xylitol, also has floride.
Squigle Enamel Saver Toothpaste. It’s very pleasant
Hygienist remarked my gums were doing well, which I was happy to hear, as tooth maintenance is slipping in retirement.
I wouldn’t recommend xylitol as sugar replacement for consumption. Gave me stomach issues when I tried it. Fine for toothpaste if you spit it out.
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The bacteria eat the xylitol then starve to death because it has no nutritional value. I've read xylitol can act as a laxative, like other synthetic sugars such as lactulose.
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09-24-2020, 09:47 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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Location: Ottawa and Fort Myers
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Quote:
Originally Posted by O2Bfree
The bacteria eat the xylitol then starve to death because it has no nutritional value. I've read xylitol can act as a laxative, like other synthetic sugars such as lactulose.
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I might need to revisit using xylitol instead of stevia as a sweetener.
Wondering if it’s safer than long term use of miralax as constipation preventive ? but that’s a different thread discussion
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09-24-2020, 09:50 AM
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#67
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kroeran
I might need to revisit using xylitol instead of stevia as a sweetener.
Wondering if it’s safer than long term use of miralax as constipation preventive ? but that’s a different thread discussion
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I chew gum with sorbitol for that reason 
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09-24-2020, 12:39 PM
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#68
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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I like gels, mainly Aim which came out in the 1970s. If another gel like Aim is on sale or at the dollar store, I'll get it instead.
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09-24-2020, 06:24 PM
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#69
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Sensodyne for the past 15 years or so. Ever since I had sensitivity issues and my dentist recommended it.
No issues since so I have just kept on using it.
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09-27-2020, 10:18 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Dec 2017
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Just started using a Sonicare toothbrush, since I have never flossed, and probably should do at least one thing right, once and awhile. I also started using Colgate Optic White Advanced, to try and whiten my teeth a bit, since they have always been yellower than I would like. No problems so far (about 1 week into it). I'll probably switch to a less abrasive toothpaste after this tube is done.
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09-27-2020, 10:26 PM
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#71
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 7,097
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Crest basic w floride and NO plastic beads. Those plastic beads play havoc on the environment and ultimately fish life.
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09-28-2020, 12:46 AM
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#72
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 279
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Sensodyne ProNamel.
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09-28-2020, 10:02 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 389
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09-28-2020, 10:36 AM
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#74
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Fargo
Posts: 925
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Sensodyne from Costco.
Just like body health, my teeth health is important as I close in on 50.
I actually do floss every single day. A few brushes with cavities has made me want to avoid root canals, crowns, caps, cavities all together if possible.
When the dental assistant asks if I floss daily, I say "yes, every single day".
I know some floss after every meal, but that is going to take a whole next level sense of dedication. :-)
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09-29-2020, 03:18 AM
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#75
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Location: Northern Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by imnontrad
Many toothpastes contain sweeteners and I found out that I can't stand them.
I switched 6 years ago to a mix of baking soda and coconut oil (just melt and combine). I can also add a flavored oil of my choice too. 1/4 cup of the soda/oil mix lasts me several months - and for just pennies.
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My old school dentist back when I was a young guy was very bright. He said you could brush with straw if you wanted, brushing was the important thing.
He also said water would be the next scarce substance (this was back when we had the gas crisis.
If you have to be listening to someone while they work on your teeth, it helps if they have some interesting things to say.
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