Friday, July 28, 2017

Why Organic Tooth Powder Is Better Than Tooth Paste

By Anthony Schmidt


People have different ways of taking care of their teeth. While some are in support of the use of tooth pastes, others are of the opinion that nothing works better than organic tooth powder. Some others say that distinguishing between the two is of less importance provided they both make the teeth clean after use. Unfortunately, there is a whole lot of difference between these two products and studying them will help so much.

Powders are made more of abrasives and this could be the reason why they are more effective for taking care of plaques. Most tooth pastes on the other hand lack this special feature, which makes it look like a child's play sometimes when scrubbing it on teeth, even with a tooth brush. You may notice this by seeing how slippery pastes are when used alone. It is more convenient to use the powders without a tooth brush than doing the same with a tooth paste.

Moreover, powders are generally cheaper. They come most often in small cups making it an affordable option for students. Some of the organic forms contain mint, which also serves as an antibacterial agent.

More work can be achieved by using powders than with toothpaste. This means they are actually more convenient to use as well. In case you traveled a long distance and forgot to take your brush along, your teeth powder can still help in improving your oral health.

Lack of fluoride in powders makes them less toxic and safer for the children. Fluoride is poisonous when swallowed and can even cause death. Unfortunately, most children don't know this and they are more at risk because of the appealing taste of toothpaste. Mouthwash powders don't taste as sweet as toothpaste so there will be no temptation for your child to prefer licking it instead of using it strictly for teeth cleaning.

Fluoride is not the only dangerous element in toothpaste. There is something else known as triclosan which calls for serious concern among the paste users. The reason is that triclosan is known to be a skin irritant. Moreover, it is bad for the endocrine system and harmful to water life.

Another problem with pastes is the content called glycerin. Glycerin is a problem because it prevents remineralization, meaning the teeth are deprived of certain minerals which it needs to be healthy. The problem is noticed when the teeth fail to undergo natural healing processes such as wound clotting. The minerals that help this to happen are masked by the effect of glycerin. Powders on the other hand help to nourish the teeth by supplying essential minerals to it. They contain bentonite clay which makes this possible.

Do not let the sweet flavor of toothpaste lure you to preferring it to the powders. Many toothpaste flavors are actually MSG which is bad for the health especially when used much. Some of the problems associated with flavors containing MSG include headache, flushing, sweating, facial pressure or tightness, numbness, chest pain, weakness, nausea and heart palpitations. Unfortunately, not many people agree that MSG could be responsible for all these and that is because the reaction occurs slowly and may take a while before they can be noticed.




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