Ursula Wastl
Dentists and clinicians generally recommend the use of fluorinated dentifrices as studies have shown a link with low fluoride supply and more frequent caries. Fluoride is therefore intended to prevent tooth decay in principle, but scientists are divided over quantity and shape.
Also in the evaluation of the ingredient triclosan, which is used in toothpaste as a biocide and a preservative, the experts can not agree. Triclosan is said to fight bacteria, but could - according to a number of studies - harm health.
Currently, toothpaste without fluoride and triclosan is found almost exclusively in natural cosmetics manufacturers. Naturkosmetik expert Christina Wolff-Staudigl has dealt extensively with the topic: "With a balanced diet, the addition of fluorine in toothpaste is not necessary. On the contrary, it can even lead to too much fluorine. Fluorine is a trace element and should therefore only be taken in traces. When we eat nuts, such as almonds and walnuts, and lots of vegetables (radishes and leafy vegetables), we have plenty of it in our bodies. The item is also included in mineral, tap water and other beverages. An overdose may cause irritation in the mouth, stomach and intestines. "
Natural cosmetics manufacturer Weleda also supports the view that a sufficient supply of the body with fluorine by food and drinking water is basically guaranteed. "A fluorine dose as a therapeutic measure is indicated in individual cases of deficiency symptoms and belongs in the hands of a doctor who decides on the dosage and duration of treatment individually," said the Swiss company.
Synthetic vs. Naturally
Conventional toothpaste usually also contains surfactants, such as sodium lauryl sulfates, ethoxylated petroleum products (PEG substances) and synthetic colors and flavorings or even hormonally active chemicals. Natural Cosmetics Toothpaste is made entirely without microplastics, formaldehyde releasers, preservatives, etc.
In natural cosmetics toothpaste, active ingredients from sage, neem bark, myrrh and propolis care for teeth and gums. Essential oils made from clove, cinnamon and chamomile work against inflammation and strengthen the gums. Peppermint or lemon bring freshness and have an alkaline effect. Christina Wolff-Staudigl: “The manufacturer“ Bioemsan ”, for example, uses finely ground calcium carbonate, which occurs naturally as chalk or marble. Chalk, in a precipitated form, has a low abrasiveness that is gentle on the enamel - it also has the advantage of a basic pH value, which in turn results in a healthy oral flora. Yellow clay, which is rich in minerals and also basic, serves as a further natural cleaning body. "
The extract of green tea is also found in many natural toothpastes: Green tea extract contains at least 50 percent of the particularly effective green tea ingredient epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Green tea has been valued in Asia since time immemorial for its beneficial health effects.
Why Natural Cosmetics Toothpaste?
Andreas Wilfinger founded the natural cosmetics company Ringana for 1996. The idea for fresh cosmetics came to him through his children. His son brought one day from the kindergarten of the "Zahnputztante" with a toothpaste. This contained a substance that has actually lost nothing in a toothpaste. Wilfinger found this questionable: "We had become parents at a very young age and had sworn to do better than others. It was important for me to know what my children are facing in the world. And I wanted to show that you can make products without such substances. "
One of his first products was tooth oil with all-natural ingredients. The old tradition of "pulling oil" is reflected in it. The oil pulling should strengthen the body's defenses and detoxify. By the way, that's just the way to brush your teeth. The Ringana products include, for example, xylitol ("birch sugar") as an anticaries agent. One of the benefits of the natural sugar alcohol is that it inhibits the growth of the primary carcinoma responsible for caries, Streptococcus mutans. The sesame oil also contains additional natural antioxidants, such as tocopherol, sesamin and sesamolin and has proven to be anti-inflammatory.
Clean, clean, clean
Most important for caries-free teeth, as dentists worldwide agree, is regular brushing. Dental plaque takes a relatively long time to form, it is steadily removed, the risk of caries is relatively low. What is cleaned, is of course up to you. Since through the daily use of toothpaste their ingredients through the oral mucosa get into the bloodstream, but it pays to read in detail what is actually in the toothpaste used so everything inside.
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