Image by Tamaki Sono For Immediate Release A new fluoride-free toothpaste has changed its advertising after being challenged to provide evidence to back its claims that it reduces plaque and tooth decay. The toothpaste, called Grin, launched earlier this year and relies on propolis, manuka oil and sea salt as its key ingredients. A [...]
For Immediate Release Recent calls for children to use full strength fluoride toothpaste have been criticised by a fringe group calling itself the Fluoride Information Network for Dentists. Making Sense of Fluoride president Daniel Ryan says media and the public need to be aware the so-called network run by anti-fluoride dentist Stan Litras has a [...]
We received this school project essay and I say it is spot on! What would you grade it? The writer wants to stay anonymous. The Anti-Fluoride Campaign: Fluoride is a horrific substance. It is a systemic poison, causing skeletal fluorosis, organ failure, and lowers children’s IQ. Upon consumption, it is converted to hydrogen fluoride [...]
How do astronauts brush their teeth? "Astronauts use the same toothpaste as on Earth and can even select their preferred brand. Instead of rinsing with water and then spitting into a sink, astronauts spit toothpaste into a towel. Recently, astronauts have been using edible toothpaste to reduce water waste. With long-duration flights, dental care is [...]
Is theobromine better than fluoride? "An organic compound, theobromine, found in chocolate is better than fluoride at remineralising and hardening tooth enamel, according to a new study published in Caries Research. The study investigated the surface micro-hardness of enamel after artificial enamel lesions were treated with theobromine, fluoride or artificial saliva. While artificial saliva did [...]
