If I've been using flouride toothpaste all my life and now use non-flouride  paste, will my teeth suffer?
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Non-fluoride toothpaste is definitely better for your teeth.  In fact, over-exposure to fluoride may cause flurosis, which causes the crumbling of the enamel, discolors and damages your teeth.\n\nTony Lees, from Herefordshire, a dentist for 40 years, believes that fluoride should be banned from toothpastes and water. The marginal benefit it displays for teeth does not outweigh its general dangers, he says.  “In the scale of toxicity, fluorides fall between arsenic and lead."
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They both contain about the same amount of flouride, however; closeup contains abrasive material (for whitening) that depending on your brushing habits and brush firmness can cause significant demage to enamel and gum tissue.
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The use of Flouride started in the 1940's.  Since then there have been numerous studies showing that flouride in the water doesn't necessarily mean better dental health.  Also there have been numerous studies on the dangers of Flouride as well.  \nTHe safety levels of 1ppm have been drastically increased beacuse now many soft drinks contain flouride as well.  \n\nIn fact, Dr. William Marcus who headed the EPA's Office of drinking water was fired for suggesting an unbiased study of flourides cancer potential.  Makes you wonder why.\n\nFlouride is a waste product of many industries like aluminim, steel, fertilizer, glass, cement.  If we changed our opinion of flouride and said it was bad for you all those industries would have to start removing their waste flouride from the water (costing them a lot of money).  SO it's no wonder that the government supports Flouride in the water, whether its safe or not.
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i Used to get so many canker sores.  But then i switched to this tooth paste.  See I was at the health food store, and like complaining about my canker sores or seomthing, and this random guy was like, try this toothpaste; it doesn't have <insert weird ingredient i can't remember right now here>.  So I did, and I have gotten like three canker sores in the past year.  I think it is called SeaFresh.  It's Sea something.
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bleaching/whitening does no damage/corrosion to enamel...  that is a common misconception.  the only downside of bleaching for some people is sensitivity in the teeth and gums.  this sensitivity is only temporary and if you want whiter teeth, you'll have to deal with a little discomfort along the way.  \n\nwhitening toothpastes are a gimmick!!  if you read the small print on some of the commercials, you'll see that their claims are made after using the paste for 6 months or longer.  whitening pastes and tartar control pastes have a higher particle size.  these pastes are abrasive and while they remove stains very well, they also remove your enamel (in microscopic amounts along the way).  if your technique is poor when using such pastes, you can do more harm than good.  you may create v-shaped notches in your teeth near the gums and also cause gingival recession.  remember to use a soft brush and gentle, circular motions.\n\nso, bleach until your desired shade is reached--there's no harm as long as you follow all of your dentist's/manufacturer's instructions.
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It is possible. No body brushes the same. Just because you did the brushing does not mean you got every nook and cranny. Also, most people do not floss (totally gross btw) and not flossing can cause cavities too. \n\nSugar + the plaque=acid\n\nThis acid is what causes decay, and each time you eat sugar it reacts with the plaque and causes an acid attack on your teeth that lasts for about 30 minutes. Rinsing or brushing after eating sugar will definitely lessen the amount of acid and sugar and plaque on your teeth. \n\nBut what it comes down to is simple, the more sugar you eat, the more prone you will be to getting cavities.
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Spit yes. Rinse no. If you rinse, you just washed off all the fluoride and antimicrobial agents in your toothpaste.
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I would look into a condition caused by excess flouride in drinking water, toothepaste, and dentist treatments, flouridosis.  Flouride is often falsely promoted as beneficial for teeth.  It is true that the flouride found naturally in tea, for instance, helps prevent infection in the teeth and strengthens the teeth, but sodium flouride is a byproduct of the aluminum and nuclear energy industries and is found in rat poison for a reason.....it is toxic.  Good luck.
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not sure about your teeth, but the clorox will wreak serious havoc on your internal organs!  don't use real bleach to whiten your teeth!
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Brush your teeth twice a day also see a dentist about a special teeth whightener. Drinks lots of milk. That way your teeth will get whiter and stronger. But you are right about baking soda. There is a special kind of tooth paste dentists use that is made with baking soda. It taste nasty but it works. Try to get your hands on some.
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There is no way of preventing it from getting worse. You might be able to slow it down by flossing, brushing and mouthwash and not eating sugar. If you wait too long to go to the dentist you will have to get a root canal. Take it from me I have lots of experiences with cavities, unfortunately.
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Flouride replaces some of calcium in dentin, It also enters in reaction of bacteria calcifying Tartar to plaque making it much more difficult to remove and much more of a place for acids to build up from bacterias and attack tooth enamels, if this was any help I am sorry.
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hmm...that's weird. that only happens to me if I eat food that is too hot before it cools down some. but, sometimes the insides of my gums get a slimy coating, and I discovered that was from using a toothpaste that was too strong. I use crest multi care cool mint and the problem has gone away. maybe you should try to use a sensative toothpaste or google your symptoms
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I don't think so but are you using a whitening tooth paste?  If so stop and use a sensitive tooth paste.  They even make sensitive tooth paste with whitening.  Did you have braces?  I did and the braces pulled down  my teeth so it did something to the root which makes my teeth extra sensitive.
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It's not dangerous to rinse with.  But it can make you sick if you swallow it.  If it was dangerous, they wouldn't be selling it.  Fluoride mouthrinses are very effective at preventing cavities.
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toothpaste, I have never tried it, but apparently it works???
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First you all, you should not be using any whitening products that can be purchased over-the-counter b/c none of them are ADA approved.... if you are, then discontinue use and begin using a sensitive toothpaste..... your teeth will be fine in a week or so.  If you are using a product from your dentist then contact your dentist as soon as possible to discuss the problem you are having with him or her.