Re: Non fluoride organic toothpaste

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these still have gums and stevia etc -if he can't rinse really well - that could

be a problem

eileen

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> Non fluoride organic toothpaste, currently on sale:

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> http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/organic_teeth_cleaners.htm

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[Guest guest]

Here's another one with no gums or stevia.OraMD has been designed from 3 botanical oils - peppermint, spearmint, and almond:http://www.amazon.com/OraMD-3-Pack-4-Step-Hygiene-Problems/dp/B002C0F1L4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8 & s=hpc & qid=1272549994 & sr=8-1OraMD Oral Hygiene for Gum Problemsthese still have gums and stevia etc -if he can't rinse really well - that could be a problemeileenNon fluoride organic toothpaste, currently on sale:http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/organic_teeth_cleaners.htm------------------------------------

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Great thanku so much!Sent from my iPhone

Here's another one with no gums or stevia.OraMD has been designed from 3 botanical oils - peppermint, spearmint, and almond:http://www.amazon.com/OraMD-3-Pack-4-Step-Hygiene-Problems/dp/B002C0F1L4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8 & s=hpc & qid=1272549994 & sr=8-1OraMD Oral Hygiene for Gum

Problemsthese still have gums and stevia etc -if he can't rinse really well - that could be a problemeileenNon fluoride organic toothpaste, currently on sale:http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/organic_teeth_cleaners.htm------------------------------------

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I like the Ora MD that Mara has suggested, however, for a toddler it may be too strong and not necessary. I would suggest only half a drop on the toothbrush to get the child to become acclimated to the flavor and the essential oils.

You do not have to use toothpaste for a toddler--I never did with my twins. Water is sufficient. It is the mechanical brushing and flossing, the actual friction that mechanically removes bacteria and stain ( stain is just stain of thin plaque which is a pellicle--pre tartar. Baking soda is OK for once a week to remove stain, but no more than that, it is too abrasive and will wear enamel away. It also tastes salty icky and kids hate the texture. Parent should floss b/w teeth that touch.

It is incorrect to state that the deciduous ( baby) teeth are not important--they are pivotal in maintaining adequate space for the adult dentition to erupt. A child with a toothache is not a pretty thing and having to put an ASD or any kid through an unnecessary extraction is not fun. Additionally ,deciduous teeth help a child build proper speech, maintain the jaw skeleton, proper nutrition and self-esteem ( losing front teeth can affect body image, even in a young child).

For adults and older kids who may swallow while brushing ( one should always brush bent over a sink allowing everything to drip out--not brushing while walking around the house or in the shower) the OraMD is fine, otherwise, I still recommend a fluoride containing dentifrice to help fight tooth decay for all other people.

Terry Rumas, DMD

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my son's teeth look like " tetracycline teeth " according to his new GI from

using just water - tried baking soda once he fought (of course) but his dentist

just tried pumice and that wouldn't even remove it - so bad since starting scd

and stopping toothpaste 7 months ago - just went back to one now but if pumice

won't work ,is there any hope besides waiting for adult teeth??

thanks

eileen

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> I like the Ora MD that Mara has suggested, however, for a toddler it may be

too strong and not necessary. I would suggest only half a drop on the toothbrush

to get the child to become acclimated to the flavor and the essential oils.

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> You do not have to use toothpaste for a toddler--I never did with my twins.

Water is sufficient. It is the mechanical brushing and flossing, the actual

friction that mechanically removes bacteria and stain ( stain is just stain of

thin plaque which is a pellicle--pre tartar. Baking soda is OK for once a week

to remove stain, but no more than that, it is too abrasive and will wear enamel

away. It also tastes salty icky and kids hate the texture. Parent should floss

b/w teeth that touch.

>

> It is incorrect to state that the deciduous ( baby) teeth are not

important--they are pivotal in maintaining adequate space for the adult

dentition to erupt. A child with a toothache is not a pretty thing and having to

put an ASD or any kid through an unnecessary extraction is not fun. Additionally

,deciduous teeth help a child build proper speech, maintain the jaw skeleton,

proper nutrition and self-esteem ( losing front teeth can affect body image,

even in a young child).

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> For adults and older kids who may swallow while brushing ( one should always

brush bent over a sink allowing everything to drip out--not brushing while

walking around the house or in the shower) the OraMD is fine, otherwise, I still

recommend a fluoride containing dentifrice to help fight tooth decay for all

other people.

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> Terry Rumas, DMD

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