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(N.Morgan) A vast majority of consumers have heard about Fluoride in many toothpaste commercials, all touting that Fluoride is a paramount ingredient in dental care.

A recent study has revealed there is another dangerous chemical lurking in toothpaste, even more dangerous and damaging than Fluoride and already linked to causing Cancer.

Toothpaste Health Risks

The revealed chemical goes by the name of triclosan, and can be found in only one major toothpaste brand.

Colgate is the only major toothpaste brand known to use the chemical triclosan as an ingredient. Colgate is one of the mainstream toothpastes most often used by Americans, and is exposing them to the health risks of triclosan.

The chemical triclosan is added to the toothpaste to supposedly reduce the risk of bacterial infection. However, studies have found that the health risks associated with triclosan may cancel out any benefits that the chemical can provide.

Various animal studies conducted on triclosan uncovered that it has a extreme affect on the hormone balance of mammals.

This means that it has an impact on male and female hormones, including testosterone and estrogen, as well as our thyroid system.

Disrupting the balance of certain hormones, specifically estrogen, has been linked to various diseases, most notably breast cancer.

This is because breast cancer cells are generally receptive to estrogen, meaning that having an excess amount of estrogen can cause them to grow.

If triclosan exposure really does increase the amount of estrogen in our bodies, which many studies have shown is a reasonable possibility, then it is safe to conclude that exposure to the chemical triclosan can greatly increase our risk of breast cancer.

Apart from being linked to cancer, triclosan’s antimicrobial properties have also caused concern among experts due to the possibility of “super-bugs”.

These are bacterial strains that have become resistant to triclosan’s antimicrobial properties, and will eventually spread without any form of medication able to stop these bacterial strains.

Natural Toothpastes

Instead, there are a variety of options for natural toothpastes or even homemade toothpastes. Here are a few examples.

Organic Toothpaste- How to make DIY Easy

Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide

Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide both have natural whitening and antimicrobial properties.

To use them, all you have to do is mix them together and apply them to your toothbrush the same way you would any normal toothpaste.

In order to properly make baking soda-hydrogen peroxide toothpaste, make sure to use less baking soda than hydrogen peroxide.

Mix about two tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide with one tablespoon of baking soda. Make sure that it isn’t gritty.

After brushing with the paste, let it sit on your teeth for about a minute to get the full whitening effects of both ingredients.

Coconut Oil and Peppermint Leaf

Coconut oil is another great, all-natural bacteria killer.

Although you can use coconut oil on its own, add peppermint leaf for that distinctive fresh, minty flavor.

Simply mash up some peppermint leaf (mixing in peppermint extract instead works as well) and brush your teeth with the mixture.

Unlike other antibacterials, coconut oil is not an immediate solution. Instead, it breaks down bacteria and plaque over time.

This means that it may take prolonged use before you will see any noticeable effects.

Oil pulling

Oil pulling is an ancient technique has been used for centuries to keep keep the teeth and gums healthy.

It uses oil to cleanse infected areas and help the gums heal.

Take a tablespoon of sesame, coconut, or sunflower oil and swish it around your mouth for a couple minutes, focusing on the infected gum.

Spit the oil out (do not swallow!) and rinse immediately with warm water.

References:

theheartysoul.com

www.breastcancerfund.org

www.cancer.org

www.fda.gov

www.colgate.com

www.newsweek.com

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    • Johnny

      I’ve also seen trisodium phosphate in toothpaste, which, according to the Clean Water Act, is bad for the environment. Seems like it would be bad for your body as well…

    • Pink Slime

      Hello Angle #3(Of-ful Prelim),

      Charlie here. Do not use any product with Triclosan. You are correct in that it has been associated with all kinds of serious health problems but I did not know it was used in toothpaste. It is even used in dishwashing soap so be careful. Get the ones that don’t have it in.

      There was a lady who said her grandma brushed her teeth with salt and had perfect teeth and perfect health and was in her 90′s. Possibly mixed with baking soda, can’t remember but i know salt was used.

      I have tried oil pulling and don’t like it! YUCK! instead I get my oil pulling by eating doughnuts!

      Signed,

      Charlie (pulling for you to become a full-fledged Angle) :lol: :lol:

    • Man

      concentrations, how do they work?

      Triclosan is is most care products with minimal amounts… since it can fight off Staphylococcus… you that can cause bad breath in your mouth

      • Everette

        Why even use anything that has bad side effects ? It builds up ! Then over time you have a mountain of poison in your body . Like Aluminium in deodorants . It’s toxic to your body . Now the asses are putting it in antacids . The leaders of codex is a former natzi that went to the UN , NWO and said here is how you can depopulate the earth and make medical money while you do it ! Every person involved in this manure needs to be tried for crimes against humanity !

        • Man

          so if you drink alcohol, which is a toxin, do you get forever drunk. it is a toxin.

          your arguement is stupid as not all toxins are equal.

          you need an x amount per day per body weight to have any impact

          • Armed&Friendly

            yeah, depending upon your own body chemistry….. and some chemicals DO build-up in our bodies to a greater extent than our bodies can expel them.

      • Armed&Friendly

        a better way to “fight” bad breath is to have a good, healthy diet and brush & floss regularly. no need for dangerous chemicals….

    • Josie

      I have a tube of Colgate and I don’t find that ingredient in it. Is there another name it goes by?

      • Morgana Le Fay

        It’s probably only in certain types, most likely the ones that focus the most on “fresh breath” on the labeling. Honestly, there’s probably like 40 or more “types” of Colgate, and upon further scrutiny most of them are nearly identical in terms of ingredients, and are merely packaged with different labels that tout varying benefits.

        • Morgana Le Fay

          To answer your question though, I found this on Wikipedia:

          IUPAC name:
          5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol

          Other names:
          2,4,4′-trichloro-2′-hydroxydiphenyl ether, 5-chloro-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol, trichloro-2′-hydroxydiphenyl ether, CH-3565, Lexol 300, Irgasan DP 300, Ster-Zac

    • The Real Deal

      Gee, I wonder who owns those toothpaste corporations that put chemicals in their product to cause cancer.

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