Re: toothpaste?

[Guest guest]

>I didn't see anything about toothpaste on the website or in BTVC

>(which I just got and read this weekend). My kids still swallow most of

>their toothpaste. They spit to be like everyone else, but have usually

>swallowed most by the time they do. We don't use fluoride toothpaste for

>this among other reasons. We use Tom's of Maine Silly Strawberry,

>Apricot or Mint. They all seem to have Xylitol and Carrageenan which are

>illegal. Are there any options with legal ingredients? They don't like

>minty though, only fruity flavors.

>

>Becky

>

>mom to Noah (6, HFA) and (3, NT)

>

>SCD start date 3/6/06

You may consider these products:

Products from A. Vogel/Bioforce:

Dentaforce Rosemary Toothpaste:

Made with extracts of 5 different herbs

Provides protection against tarter and calculus

Cleans tartar and stains with finely ground calcium carbonate,

nature's safe and gentle cleanser.

No sodium laurel or laureth sulfate, artificial colors, dyes,

fluorides or preservatives.

Contains Dr. Vogel's fresh-plant Rosemary plus other important herbs

and essential oils.

Echinacea Toothpaste:

Made with extracts of 7 different herbs

Helps maintain healthy gums when used as part of a program of good oral health.

Gets teeth bright and clean without sodium laurel or laureth sulfate,

artificial colors, dyes, fluorides or preservatives.

Stimulates gums, provides an astringent effect and has a pleasantly

refreshing taste.

Contains Dr. Vogel's fresh-plant Echinacea plus other important herbs

and essential oils.

http://www.bioforceusa.com/>

http://ch.avogel-server.org/en/index.php> The A.Vogel website in

english, german and french.

Or Weleda Calendula Toothpaste:

http://usa.weleda.com/details/?id=6373>

Weleda Children's Tooth Gel, contains algae and therefore _not_ legal:

http://usa.weleda.com/details/?id=9802>

Remember to examine the ingridients list on the products carefully.

Yours sincerely,

Frode Svindseth

SCD 1,5 months

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Oslo, Norway

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