Warning Labels on Toothpaste and Mouthwash: facts and myths

March 6, 2010 in Beauty, Best Essential Oils, Chemicals / Toxic, Edible Toothpaste/Dental Care, Family Health, Fluoride-Free, Natural, Natural Health, Oral Pathogens / Dental Health, Science, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Thieves, Wellness by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

What makes little sense to me is the fact that over 30 years ago it was proven that rates of cavities began going down around the world, even in countries that did not have fluoridated water, fluoride toothpaste, or fluoride tablets; yet fluoride was and still is touted as being the only way to prevent cavities. There is no accurate evidence that fluoride makes any difference to oral health.[1]

The chart below from the World Health Organization clearly shows the trends of oral health getting better since the 1960s in populations around the world who did not have fluoridated water and dental products. The question arises, why then do we continue to use an extremely deadly substance in our water and oral care products?

Typical toothpaste warning printed on the label/box:

“Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately.”

Typical mouthwash caution printed on the label:

“In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately. Do not use in children under six years of age. Supervise children over six.”

These warnings ARE on every brand of toothpaste and mouthwash I have seen!

When these warnings are on a product it does mean it is toxic and can be fatal.

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Read on to learn more about the facts and myths of dental care products…

Anita Shattuck states in Fluoridation: The Fraud of the Century

“Fluoridation is not about “children’s teeth,” it is about industry getting rid of its hazardous waste at a profit, instead of having to pay a fortune to dispose of it. [the industry she is referring to is the aluminum and phosphate fertilizer industries]

Only calcium fluoride occurs naturally in water; however, that type of fluoride has never been used for fluoridation. Instead what is used over 90 percent of the time are silicofluorides, which are 85 times more toxic than calcium fluoride…”

Shattuck continues…

“The largest study of tooth decay in America (by the National Institute of Dental Research in 1987) proved that there was no significant difference in the decay rates of 39,000 fluoridated, partially fluoridated and non-fluoridated children, ages 5 to 17, surveyed in 84 cities. The media has never disclosed these facts. The study cost us, the taxpayers, $3,670,000. Surely, we are entitled to hear the results.[2]

Newburgh and Kingston, both in the state of New York, were two of the original fluoridation test cities. A recent study by the New York State Department of Health showed that after 50 years of fluoridation, Newburgh’s children have a slightly higher number of cavities than never-fluoridated Kingston.[2]

The recent California fluoridation study, sponsored by the Dental Health Foundation, showed that California has only about one quarter as much water fluoridation as the nation as a whole, yet 15-year-old California children have less tooth decay than the national average.[3]“

Since there is no accurate evidence at all that proves fluoride is beneficial and only huge amounts of evidence showing that fluoride is extremely unhealthy it makes me wonder… why exactly are we still allowing these people to convince us that fluoride is even remotely beneficial???

Other Toxic Ingredients in Toothpastes and Mouthwash

The ingredients highlighted in “red” are the ingredients that are responsible for fatalities when ingested. The other ingredients are a slower accumulation of poisons becoming lodged in tissues, organs and fat cells.

In the case of oral care products, the most toxic ingredients are:

Alcohol, SD Alcohol
Artificial flavoring
Artificial food dyes & colors
- D&C Yellow #10
- FD&C Green #3
- FD&C Blue #1
- FD&C Yellow #5
Aspartame
Carrageenin
Chlorhexidine
Dispersants (unnatural)
- Poloxmer 403
- Sodium Hydroxide (Lye)
- Synthetic Glycerine
Fluoride
PEG-32
Pentasodium triphosphate
Preservatives
- Benzoic Acid
- Polysorbate 80
Propylene glycol
Saccharin
Silica
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
Sodium monofluorophosphate
Sucralose® (Splenda®)
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate
Titanium dioxide
Triclosan (read more about Triclosan)

One tube of ordinary toothpaste can literally kill two children if ingested. One tube can kill an adult if ingested. What are we doing putting this in our mouth!? This is serious stuff!

Visit the EWG (Environmental Working Group) website, type in any of the above ingredients or ingredients in personal care products you have at home right now to find out just how toxic the products are – this is a very cool and useful database!

Researchers in the US found that the chlorine added to water in Britain reacted with triclosan to produce chloroform-gas. They found that it was possible for the chloroform produced when soap containing the chemical mixes with chlorinated water to be absorbed through the skin or inhaled. Read more…

Fluoride’s Neurological Effects: studies show there may be grave implications for Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Attention Deficit Disorder, reduced IQ in children, read more…

Parents of Fluoride Poisoned Children (PFPC)

Fluoride: Worse than we Thought

If you want to get up to speed on fluoride you can check out these: Fluoride Action Network, and the Fluoride Deception with Christopher Bryson an excellent and historical informative video (below, in 3 parts) and book!

Part One: The Fluoride Deception

Dollar store toothpastes may contain up to 10 times the fluoride – an extreme health hazard!

It only makes sense to not use toxic dental care products, especially when it comes to our health and our kids health.

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Part Two: The Fluoride Deception

Part Three: The Fluoride Deception

Resources

1. “The Truth About Mandatory Fluoridation,” John R. Lee, M.D. Apr. 15, 1995.

2. “New studies cast doubt on fluoridation benefits,” by Bette Hileman, Chemical & Engineering News,Vol. 67, No. 19, May 8, 1989. “Recommendations for Fluoride Use in Children,” Jayanth V. Kumar, D.D.S., M.P.H.; Elmer L. Green, D.D.S., M.P.H., Pediatric Dentistry, Feb. 1998.

3. San Diego Union Tribune, Sept. 1, 1999.