Toothpaste

[KLD1019]

id ask my neighbor about it if she wasnt drunk at the other neighbors house (she's a dental hygenist)

 

[Dana]

id ask my neighbor about it if she wasnt drunk at the other neighbors house (she's a dental hygenist)

A dental hygienist is going to tell u what they learned in dentistry school. Most dentists push fluoride.

 

[RedRyder]

Some interesting reading here too.

When Is Fluoride Intake Most Critical?

It is certainly important for infants and children between the ages of 6 months and 16 years to be exposed to fluoride. This is the timeframe during which the primary and permanent teeth come in. However, adults benefit from fluoride too. New research indicates that topical fluoride -- from toothpastes, mouth rinses, and fluoride treatments -- are as important in fighting tooth decay as in strengthening developing teeth.

Read more at the link above in red. I chose red because.... well.... you know.....

 

[darkangel]

It also helps with halitosis.

 

[Dana]

I trust WebMd when it comes to medical/health issues. That's where the above came from for those wanting to know about fluoride and children.

I still think fluoride in any amount can't be good for you but thats an opinion. And dealing doctors most don't know squat... LOL We told 5 doctors about my medical condition and they were stupefied.

 

[Dana]

It also helps with halitosis.

any toothpaste will help with that.... Good try though.

 

[HottyToddyChick]

I'm sure mine has fluoride in it, but I use only the tiniest ittiest bit of toothpaste. All it does is reduce the friction between bristles and tooth and freshens breath. When I brush my tongue, I add a little more. But I use a mostly clean, dry brush to do my teeth with.

They put fluoride in the water where we lived when I was younger. My mom says that's why I have white spots on my teeth. Oh, and they came into school and made us swish some fluoride solution. Bubble gum flavored. Nasty nasty nasty!

 

[KLD1019]

they actually say that you dont have to coat your whole toothbrush in toothpaste. a small amount works just as good if not better

i was watching The Drs the other day.....they mentioned it

 

[RedRyder]

I still think fluoride in any amount can't be good for you but thats an opinion. And dealing doctors most don't know squat... LOL We told 5 doctors about my medical condition and they were stupefied.

Yep. Everyone can read all the literature in the world by doctors, scientists, etc. on any subject, and still have a very different opinion.

I guess you should do what you feel comfortable with when it comes to fluoride. If all your teeth develop cavities and fall out by the time you're 40..... you'll have no one to blame but yourself.

 

[KLD1019]

I'm sure mine has fluoride in it, but I use only the tiniest ittiest bit of toothpaste. All it does is reduce the friction between bristles and tooth and freshens breath. When I brush my tongue, I add a little more. But I use a mostly clean, dry brush to do my teeth with.

They put fluoride in the water where we lived when I was younger. My mom says that's why I have white spots on my teeth. Oh, and they came into school and made us swish some fluoride solution. Bubble gum flavored. Nasty nasty nasty!

i have white spots on my teeth too. 2 front ones.

 

[Dana]

why on earth would you cut fluoride out of your child's life? You should be hooking him up to a fluoride iv at night, it's the only sensible thing to do.

:24::24::24:

 

[HottyToddyChick]

they actually say that you dont have to coat your whole toothbrush in toothpaste. a small amount works just as good if not better

i was watching The Drs the other day.....they mentioned it

I want to say someone at the dentist's office told me to not use so much toothpaste.

Saves me lots of money. My tubes last forever. I honestly don't remember when I bought the tube I'm on now.

 

[cam elle toe]

A dental hygienist is going to tell u what they learned in dentistry school. Most dentists push fluoride.

Sad, but true....ALL dentist I know push it...

my dentist is also a good friend...cept when we argue about flouride....which we dont anymore because we have finally realised we will NEVER agree

 

[cam elle toe]

i have white spots on my teeth too. 2 front ones.

Flourosis...from too much flouride usually in childhood.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_fluorosis

 

[KLD1019]

Flourosis...from too much flouride usually in childhood.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_fluorosis

i know what it is....thanks!

 

[cam elle toe]

Just checking....2 of you said "I have white spots on my teeth" but neither (including you when you said "I do too" ) said thats "Flourosis"

 

[HottyToddyChick]

I didn't know it had a name. But I guess momma does know what she's talking about!

Lucky little brother is just younger enough that his adult teeth weren't in until after we left that place.

 

[Guyzerr]

I want to say someone at the dentist's office told me to not use so much toothpaste.

Saves me lots of money. My tubes last forever. I honestly don't remember when I bought the tube I'm on now.

Well HTC if you started brushing daily the tube wouldn't last so long.

 

[Dana]

Yep. Everyone can read all the literature in the world by doctors, scientists, etc. on any subject, and still have a very different opinion.

I guess you should do what you feel comfortable with when it comes to fluoride. If all your teeth develop cavities and fall out by the time you're 40..... you'll have no one to blame but yourself.

fluoride prevents cavities? says who? because ive got a few cavities and ive used fluoride toothpaste up until today.

 

[HottyToddyChick]

Well HTC if you started brushing daily the tube wouldn't last so long.

Twice daily. Unless I fall asleep before I go to bed.

I just really don't use a lot of toothpaste. And I don't have breath issues.