https://www.economist.com/science-a...-in-the-mouth-and-gut-are-linked-to-many-ills
Aqua,Glycerin,Aroma,Cetylpyridinium Chloride,Poloxamer 407,Methylparaben,Sodium Saccharin,Cinnamal,Propylparaben,Eugenol,CI 42090
on the back writes "In some cases this rinse may cause surface staining to teeth. This is not permanent or harmful, and may be prevented by adequate brushing or removed at your next dental visit." wtf?
Oral-B 3D White Luxe Perfection Mouthwash
Aqua,Glycerin,Sodiumhexametaphosphate,Poloxamer 407,Sodium Benzoate,Sodium Lauryl Sulfate,Aroma,Phosphoric Acid,Sodium Saccharin,Sucralose,Cinnamal,Sodium Hydroxide,CI 17200,CI 42053,BHT
Oral-B Gum & Enamel Care Fresh Mint Mouthwash
Aqua, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Fluoride, Aroma, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Poloxamer 407, Sucralose, Cinnamal, CI 42053, CI 15985, BHT.
Aqua,Alcohol,Sorbitol,Poloxamer 407,Benzoic acid,Sodium saccharin,Eucalyptol,Aroma,Methyl salicylate,Thymol,Menthol,Sodium benzoate,CI 42053
Johnson & Johnson.Listerine Stay White Arctic Mint mouthwash
Aqua,Alcohol,Sorbitol,Poloxamer 407,Benzoic acid,Zinc chloride,Eucalyptol,Methyl salicylate,Thymol,Sodium benzoate,Menthol,Sucralose,Aroma,Sodium saccharin,CI 42090
Colgate Plax Cool mint mouthwash
Aqua,Glycerin,Propylene glycol,Sorbitol,Poloxamer 407,Aroma,Cetylpyridinium chloride,Potassium sorbate,Sodium fluoride,Sodium saccharin,Menthol,CI 42051, sodium fluoride 0,05% (225 ppmF)
Mouthwash | Does it work
Chlorhexidine can cause brown stains on teeth
Dictionary :
Menthol = oils of corn mint (or as organic compound made synthetically).
Methyl Salicylate = Ingredient in mint candies (aka called "minty"). It is produced by many plants, particularly wintergreens. It is also produced synthetically.
Menthyl Lactate = Created by synthesizing menthol and lactic acid.
Mentha Piperita Oil = Peppermint (aka Menta).
Eucalyptol = terpene found in rosemary, sage, basil, Wormwood, tea tree, camphor, daphne.
Thymol = is an organic compound, a component of the essential oils of many plants (mainly thyme and oregano species).
Toothpaste
Toothpaste may seem unimportant, but as a daily habit, it is important to health. Toothpaste can improve oral health by using ingredients that enhance the condition of the mouth. It comes in direct contact with the mouth, and ingredients can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Avoid ingredients like :
➜ sodium lauryl sulfate
➜ DEA
➜ aspartame
➜ propylene glycol
➜ microbeads
➜ fluoride
Flouride is in the water supply and its use has been questioned multiple times over. No need to have it in toothpaste—it is redundant. Drug store brands may have these ingredients as well as added sugar, mineral oils, colorants, detergents, and synthetic preservatives. The following are good ingredients to look for and their benefits:
➜ Sodium bicarbonate - good old baking soda! It neutralizes plaque acids preventing the build-up of plaque.
➜ Sea salt - encourages natural saliva production, keeping the gums and teeth strong. Also a good natural whitener for the teeth.
➜ Ratanhia - a plant ingredient that is a natural astringent, tonifying the gums and oral cavity
➜ Natural chalk - gently and thoroughly cleans the teeth.
➜ Silica - a natural component of teeth and bones, it also a mild abrasive to help remove plaque build-up.
➜ Calendula - very soothing to the mucous membranes and healing any sores or cracks in the mouth.
➜ Tea tree oil - a natural antiseptic, it helps clean and tonify the mouth.
➜ Myrrh - an astringent that acts on the mucosa and cleanses rotten gums. It can also be helpful for excessive salivation.
And of course ➜ xylitol-as described below
Choose a natural brand of toothpaste for the best maintenance of the teeth and mouth.
Xylitol – Secret Weapon for Dental Health?
2024 - Study Links Sugar Substitute (xylitol) to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke [2]
Caries is a bacteria in the mouth that acts on the sugar we eat and produces an acid that erodes tooth enamel, exposing the tooth to damage and decay. Caries is the most common reason for tooth decay. While we are not born with Caries bacteria in the mouth, most of us have acquired it by casual contact by the age of 18 months. Caries cannot feed on xylitol and thus is unable to thrive in the mouth. Studies have also shown that in the presence of xylitol, bacteria in the mouth and upper respiratory system lose their ability to adhere to the tissues, allowing the natural cleansing process to wash bacteria away. Xylitol is an alcohol sugar with 5 carbons that is used as a sweetener in everything from baked goods to gum and mints. It is naturally found in the body.
Since Xylitol tastes very much like sugar it can be used as a sugar substitute in baking, cooking, or even your coffee or tea. Using Xylitol is a great way to reduce your glycemic load (it has a GI rating of only 7 versus 68 for sucrose), improving blood sugar and reducing the inflammatory effects of sugar on the body. It has 40% fewer calories than sugar and can be used 1:1 in baking. Larger amounts of xylitol can cause gas and bloating in certain individuals, so you may want to use half xylitol and half raw sugar. src (mirror)
Other names : Wood Sugar Alcohol / Xylite / Eutris / Kannit / Klinit / Newtol / Xylite / Xyliton, it is also called 'wood or birch sugar', is harmless to teeth.
Has significant beneficial effects in the field of dental and oral hygiene (helps to repair damage to tooth enamel, reduces the formation of dental plaque, counteracts the formation of tooth decay, etc.) src
98% natural products with Xylitol
Biomed.Charcoal toothpaste (includes also Hydroxyapatite (mirror) + L-Arginine)
Biomed.Superwhite mouthwash
Biomed.Gum Health toothpaste (no Xylitol, includes Hydroxyapatite, is to try)
DIY Homemade Mouthwash (mirror) - 500ml recipe
Baking Soda and Xylitol Rinses
ref
Weleda.Salt Toothpaste
Weleda.Ratanhia Toothpaste (study)
OptimaNaturals.AloeDent Toothpaste
The Influence of Essential Oils on Human Attention
Investigation of the Cognitive and Mood Effects of Mentha × Piperita (aka peppermint)
Nighttime Bacteria: What Happens in Your Mouth While You Sleep
Have you ever wondered why your mouth is sometimes so sour first thing in the morning? This phenomenon, known colloquially as “morning breath,” happens because the bacteria in your mouth experience ideal conditions for reproduction at night. It’s not an attractive thought that you have an abundance of bacteria in your mouth in the morning, but that is the case. The result of that abundance is a sticky, filmy mouth and smelly gases that you perceive as morning breath.
What’s different about your mouth during the night? Mostly a lack of saliva. Your body automatically reduces its flow of saliva at night, but this means that bacteria is not continually being washed away the way it is during the day. Saliva is also high in oxygen, which directly kills some bacteria. src
ref natural product, brands
https://jason-personalcare.com (USA)
https://www.weleda.com (German)
https://www.jordanoralcare.com (Norway)
https://www.buccotherm.com (France)
https://www.splatglobal.com/brands/biomed.html (Russia)
ref dont use brands
https://www.marvis.com/ (ITA) couldnt find ingredient list for most of products, ended up with this.
Ecigarette with co-use with alcohol can contribute to negative consequences, there is limited information on the effects of nicotine content in the e-cigarette on oral microbiota and periodontal infection. src
Is It Safe to Whiten Your Teeth? and If So, What Works?
BCS3-L1 - genetically modified bacterium that outcompetes the bacteria that cause tooth decay