Healthy Teeth Series: Fluoride is a No-Go.

I have always had sensitive teeth, but they were becoming more and more sensitive and brittle over the years.

I had my suspicions that my toothpaste was causing an issue. I used a major brand recommended by many dentists, but every time I brushed my teeth were more sensitive right after. I even had tooth pain.

This is why I don't use conventional toothpaste. 

I switched to a natural toothpaste with no fluoride. My teeth feel stronger, they don't feel sensitive after I brush & I don't have tooth pain anymore. My teeth aren't breaking. 

I did some research on fluoride and discovered that it isn't for me. I truly hope one day when I own a house, that we will have a whole house filter to rid our water system of fluoride as well.

I feel that it is that harmful. This is just my opinion & I am no expert, but I do know what does and does not feel good, and well, I have to say that fluoride free feels good to me :) 

I read a few articles that I will list as resources at the bottom, but the summary of what I  have learned is this:

• Fluoride is poisonous
• Fluoride doesn't prevent tooth decay
• Fluoride can discolor your teeth
• Fluoride dosage cannot be controlled person to person
• Fluoride can accumulate in a person's body
• Dental Fluorosis is not pretty (go here to learn more)
• It can affect your hip bones
• Fluoride has been associated with IQ "deficits" in children

Research for yourself:

• http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/health-hazards-to-know-about/where-the-yellow-went
• http://www.fluoridealert.org/50-reasons.htm
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thomas-p-connelly-dds/mouth-health-fluoridated_b_641767.html
• http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/why_fluoride_is_dangerous_and_should_be_removed_with_fluoride_filters
• http://www.fluoridealert.org/health/brain/

Be sure to come back for the next installment in the Healthy Teeth series!!!!!!!!!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong!

Lolli

Disclaimer.

Healthy Teeth Series: Taking care of your teeth naturally!

Things I avoid in caring for my teeth:

1. Fluoride

2. Chemical tooth bleaching products

3. Sugars
4. Chemical Mouthwashes

I recently ran across this video which is awesome.

I adapted my tooth care routine from his.

I don't personally use the zeo-light, however I do use a natural bristle tooth brush made from boar's hair. I also use a natural toothpaste that does not contain fluoride.

Before switching to non fluoride tooth paste I noticed that my teeth were getting more and more sensitive after I would brush & I even had some teeth in the back starting to chip!

I knew I had to do something. So I started researching natural tooth care and that is how I came across this video.

My teeth feel so much better now. I think 90% of it has to do with the new toothpaste I am using!

We all have to find what works best for us but my routine goes as such.

1. Sea salt water rinse

2. Tongue scrape

3. Floss

4. Coconut Oil Pulling

5. Brush with natural toothpaste

6. Sea salt rinse

If I am in a hurry I do steps 1, 3, 5.

My mouth feels sooooo healthy and clean!

Here's the tooth paste I switched to, I get mine at Vitamin Shoppe:

photo from vitaminshoppe.com

Here is the natural bristle tooth brush I use:

Record V from fuch's website. Only mine is pink!

The next part of the series I will explain more about why I don't use a conventional tooth paste & why I don't believe in fluoride.

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Healthy Teeth Series: My Teeth's Journey to Health.

My teeth have always been sensitive. Not to mention there is a family history on my mother's side of teeth decalcifying & breaking. 

I have a slightly chipped tooth in the front & a tooth in the back that started to break. 

Interestingly enough I have not had any cavities that I know of and have never had a filling or any kind of work done on my teeth aside from a regular cleaning.

I do however believe that a lot of my issue with my teeth is due to having had major acid reflux from undiagnosed Celiac disease for many years, and on top of that a bad diet through out my childhood and teen years.

Which brings me to this....my teeth have stopped breaking, and a not anywhere near as sensitive as before. If I go from a bowl of hot soup to drinking ice cold water I will get a little sensitivity. However, I couldn't drink lukewarm water without getting tooth sensivity before, not to mention ice cold water which would send shooting pain through my jaw and face.

It was a total bummer.

My teeth are feeling better, and here is partly why:

1. Went gluten free/ dairy free to correct issues with Celiac disease & no longer have acid reflux.

2. I eat a healthy diet rich in veggies & don't eat sugar.

3. I take a calcium supplement.

4. I do not use chemical tooth whiteners.

5. I no longer brush with fluoride.

These are huge things in the transformation of the health of my teeth.

Through this series I am going to take you through various natural ways of taking care of teeth & certain things that I avoid in tooth care products.

I hope that you enjoy this series & maybe gain some knowledge on self  tooth car, as I am spending a lot of time on this series.

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli