Re: Re: Toothpaste alternatives?

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

You can still use the glycerin and mint extract for him. The baking soda can be used only once per week. Have you tried a dry toothbrush? I actually recommend that for kids with braces. This way the child and/or you can actually see what you are doing and clean the teeth properly. I commend you for brushing your son's teeth for him because most kids don't have the dexterity or the ability to look in the mirror and properly brush until they hit puberty ( earlier for girls).

If your son is swallowing while brushing, then you are doing absolutely the right thing for him ( minus the baking soda). Is he ASD?

Terry

Toothpaste alternatives?> > > Hey everybody,> > I'm aware that toothpastes are illegal to an extent. (not that i eat it but some of that xylitol, or mannitol can slip in to my stomach anyways) how should i brush my teeth?> > i read somewhere about baking soda, but i cant find anything concrete.> > help is appreciated> > -MarcinJBK>

[Guest guest]

It is too abrasive and will wear away the enamel, as previously discussed in the thread.

Re: Toothpaste alternatives?

> The baking soda can be used only once per week. why is that?

[Guest guest]

At 09:30 PM 10/15/2009, you wrote:

i felt like i was being ganged

up here, i have a valid concern,

and i am more than convinced that a minute amount of it can be ingested

while brushing.

If it's something you are concerned about, then follow through on it.

Elaine was concerned about small amounts of illegals, but in general, she

did not worry about toothpaste.

However, as has been noted over and over, we are all different, and

what's a concern for one person may not be a concern for someone

else.

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