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Every few years, a toothpaste shows up that promises to change periodontal therapy forever. This time the headline reads something like this: stop gum disease without harming healthy bacteria. That is catnip in the microbiome era. The new player comes out of the Fraunhofer Institute, where
April 21, 2026
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is so much better than my friends and people close to me noticed it. I am more confident with speaking with other people. This has 24 powerful herbal ingredients that I have not found in other toothpastes which is responsible for helping me get whiter teeth. My gums are a lot healthier
November 06, 2017
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not, the cavity does not care that the label had leaves on it. That is another practical takeaway. Dentists need to separate consumer identity language from disease prevention language. Patients often do not buy toothpaste for chemistry. They buy it for self-story. They want to feel healthier
April 23, 2026
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Lindsay McCormick created Bite with the idea that effective oral care didn't need to come at the expense of our health and the environment. Toothpaste is something we put into our bodies by brushing it into our gums and mouths twice a day, every single day of our lives... but flip the label
April 28, 2019
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in our gums, sort of like the cuticles around our fingernails. The gum channel is called a sulcus, and it’s where diseases like gingivitis get their start. A healthy sulcus is no deeper than about 3 millimeters, so when you have hundreds of pieces of plastic being scrubbed into your gums each day
May 04, 2014
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the enamel belongs to a man or a woman. Several mainstream articles tried to strike a balanced tone. They acknowledged that women may experience more sensitivity or enamel wear over time and may need extra attention to remineralization and gum health. At the same time, the experts quoted consistently said
December 14, 2025
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, xylitol is safe, well-tolerated, and effective in multiple delivery forms, including toothpaste, rinses, chewing gum, lozenges, and dental 'candies.' This petition calls on the FDA to: Recognize xylitol as an active anticaries ingredient under federal regulations. Amend or issue a new OTC drug
October 07, 2025
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delicate gum tissues into a bloody pulp. 3. Abrasive particles. Most toothpastes use hydrated silica as the grit that polishes teeth. You’re probably most familiar with it as the clear beady stuff in the “Do Not Eat” packets. Depending on the size and shape of the particles, silica
February 17, 2015
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your MD. I see no reason to stop using Sensodyne if it is working.I have heard that, but I was taught that you should use only sensodyne for 8 weeks to get full benefit. ...Sensitive teeth are primarily caused by gum recession. Gums recede for many reasons, like brushing too hard, age
April 07, 2015
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groups experienced about an eight percent drop in plaque. Gingival scores changed slightly but not meaningfully. The biggest difference was patient perception. Many tablet users disliked the texture and lower foam. The study was short, involved healthy adults, and gave us no long-term caries data
November 27, 2025
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in gum bleeding compared with traditional fluoride toothpaste. This noteworthy review will draw further attention to the topic of gum disease, which is a prevalent oral health issue. The most recent national health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES) showed that 3 out of 4 US adults have
January 17, 2019
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had amazing results with a lot less plaque. Anyone use or recommend it? Xylitol Toothpastes have come into the market in the last 10 years as it was shown that xylitol can help prevent caries/decay. The company Spry is really the market leader here with toothpastes, candies, gums, etc. While
August 26, 2014
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I had a patient email me: Message: Hello, I am interested in making my own toothpaste to help reduce the amount of packaging I throw away. However, I am worried that it may be not as good for my teeth/gums as store bought versions. What do you know about the subject? Here's the toothpaste
January 06, 2018
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wintergreen†, xanthum gum, zinc citrate, Lecithin, and stevioside. Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oil. Any luck on getting any info on this? I've also been getting the same...
January 09, 2018
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from the ProHealth to the Crest with Scope which does not have the plastic in it. My hygienist has been seeing this stuff crammed into peoples gums for years now and has taken some intraorals like ones you posted. Our local Crest rep is actually a patient of ours and has been very tight-lipped
January 06, 2015
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, but they're far better than what our ancestors had to endure for healthy teeth. There's fluoride in your toothpaste and even in your water. But how does it work to keep teeth healthy? Fluoride toothpastes of different concentrations for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
September 27, 2014
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This stuff is getting some run in the free publications. Gum with arginine bicarb and ca++ bicarb. Makes sense that this might buffer acids. The website said $39.00 for a tub of it. I'm not sure how long these tubs would last an average patient. Anybody have any experience, insight
August 08, 2023
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teeth whiter. Told him that I did not think that it would be a good idea to continue.The force is strong with this one. Preparation H...no joke. Gums never had less inflammation.It most certainly is. Wife and I were on a trip to Hawaii. we had those TSA approved travel bottles, so I put listerine
February 22, 2019
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it. it was a health hazard as well. Sometimes patients get confused and assume that because it is sold, that it must be healthy and developed by dentists for the good of patients. NOPE. It is developed to spur sales and for the good of Colgate's pocketbook.
March 03, 2019
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mouth, tooth paste, gum disease, tartar, braces, etc............. Not to mention social media marketing: charcoal, coconut oil, etc......... the new normal. What exactly is your concern , crest like every other company does marketing like this, the renamed product still has the same active ingredients
May 17, 2019
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efficacy of tooth brushing. METHODS: Five randomized, controlled, blinded, crossover clinical studies were performed among healthy adult volunteers who provided informed consent. After approximately 24 hours without oral hygiene, subjects with sufficient plaque were enrolled in the study phase. Plaque
December 01, 2014
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