Man, 3 pages on toothpaste... let's get some hobbies people!
Man, 3 pages on toothpaste... let's get some hobbies people!
Man, 3 pages on toothpaste... let's get some hobbies people!
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.
What kind of toothpaste would you use while pursuing your hobby?
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.
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.
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
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.