Toothpaste with flouride or without?

[SamC]

Hi there!

I am currently focused on cleaning up my diet, implementing more physical exercise and improving my health overall.

I am considering switching to a flouride free toothpaste but I am concerened it will affect my " mouth health".. although intuitivly, I am pretty sure flouride isn"t something good that I should put in my system.

If I should switch, is there something that you guys think I should think about and do so that I protect my gums and teeth? Do recommend any specific brand?

 

What do you say @Leo Gura based on your research and understanding? Do you use flouride free toothpaste? What's some good options?

[Yimpa]

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[Leo Gura]

I avoid flouride. I use black charcoal toothpaste. Just find a brand you like.

[Something Funny]

@Leo Gura how long have you been avoiding it for?

I am afraid of ruining my teeth.

[Leo Gura]

1 hour ago, Something Funny said:

@Leo Gura how long have you been avoiding it for?

Close to 10 years.

You don't need some man-made chemical to have healthy teeth.

Edited yesterday at 08:16 AM by Leo Gura

[cistanche_enjoyer]

If you’re prone to getting cavities also consider a toothpaste with hydroxyapatite. It provides an equivalent level of protection as fluoride, without all the negative side effects.

Hydroxyapatite is literally the stuff that the outer layer of teeth are made out of, so it’s very good at remineralizing any existing cavities (as long as they are small enough).

[AION]

Using charcoal toothpaste everyday is very bad for your teeth. 

[kray]

11 hours ago, Leo Gura said:

I avoid flouride. I use black charcoal toothpaste. Just find a brand you like.

Not enough scientific research has been done to conclude black charcoal toothpaste is good for the teeth. We need fluoride, as it is the primary component that keeps the teeth strong and protected.

[Ropuch7]

You might consider using something with xylitol.
It hinders bacteria growth in your mouth.

I'm making my own toothpaste:
- Coconut oil as a base (also has antibacterial properties)
- erythritol, which is similar to xylitol and is also a sweetener
- a bit of baking soda for lowering acidity and slight whitening
- mint and clove essential oils, for freshness and lowering inflammation

Edited 15 hours ago by Ropuch7

[Something Funny]

9 hours ago, cistanche_enjoyer said:

If you’re prone to getting cavities also consider a toothpaste with hydroxyapatite. It provides an equivalent level of protection as fluoride, without all the negative side effects.

Hydroxyapatite is literally the stuff that the outer layer of teeth are made out of, so it’s very good at remineralizing any existing cavities (as long as they are small enough).

thanks, I actually was able to find some locally.

 

11 hours ago, Leo Gura said:

Close to 10 years.

You don't need some man-made chemical to have healthy teeth.

And no major issues so far? I assume you are able to afford going to the dentist regularly and fixing whatever cavities you get, if you get any?

So you think that just keeping your mouth clean and bacteria free should be enough for your body to sustain teeth on its own?
 

[PenguinPablo]

5 hours ago, kray said:

Not enough scientific research has been done to conclude black charcoal toothpaste is good for the teeth. We need fluoride, as it is the primary component that keeps the teeth strong and protected.

I also saw numerous sources both anecdotal and from Harvard saying it damages the enamel