Brush Your Teeth...What Do You Use?

>> Colgate or Chewing Stick

Brush your teeth every day, dentists say. In Africa, that can mean keeping your toothbrush in your mouth all day long. Across the continent south of the Sahara, many people go about their daily business with a small stick or twig protruding from their mouth, which they chew or use to scrub their teeth. >> Read More

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>> Make Your Own Toothpaste and Mouthwashes


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>> Truth About Natural Toothpaste

You brush your teeth every day, so shouldn't you think about what you're putting on your pearly whites?

A simple perusal of the ingredients list of a tube of commercial toothpaste can yield a laundry list of chemicals, additives, detergents and (shock!) sweeteners. That's why we decided to try out some natural pastes and put them to the test.

Typical toothpastes can contain some harsh abrasives and chemicals. Among the worst ingredients to watch out for -- propylene glycol -- a solvent that is the active component in some anti-freezes, and is used in everything from makeup to mouthwash. Fluoride is also a questionable ingredient for some – it's used in commercial toothpastes to strengthen enamel, and many dentists recommend using a fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride is considered toxic when ingested in high levels and is a controversial additive in water. Accidentally ingesting high quantities of toothpaste -- as children sometimes do -- can be potentially toxic. >> Read More

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>> Make a Neem Toothbrush

Researchers believe that the use of neem toothbrushes is responsible for the bright smiles and healthy teeth of Indian villagers, people who never had access to any modern dental care facilities, products or fancy toothpaste.

On the page about neem toothpaste I talk more about the impressive results that researchers and individuals had when treating gum disease with neem.

Maybe you already read there, or somewhere else, how Indians traditionally chew on neem twigs to keep their gums and teeth healthy.

Well, there is a bit more to it than just chewing. Here is a more detailed description of how neem twigs rather than neem toothpaste are traditionally used in India. >> Read More

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What do you use to brush your teeth n keep them healthy?