ToothHugger: Fresh Smiles, Green Style http://toothhugger.com Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:56:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Sustainable Toothpaste Brands? http://toothhugger.com/2010/11/sustainable-toothpaste-brands/ http://toothhugger.com/2010/11/sustainable-toothpaste-brands/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:44:25 +0000 Dr. Nammy http://toothhugger.com/?p=1057 A patient recently asked a question that is probably quite common: what’s the most sustainable toothpaste brand?I recommend the following brands:

  • Desert Essence
  • Dr. Ken’s Total Oral Care
  • Eco-DenT
  • JASON
  • Kiss My Face
  • Meswak
  • Nature’s Gate
  • The Natural Dentist
  • Tom’s of Maine

In addition, I suggest the following tips for choosing a good toothpaste and for brushing teeth:

  • Try avoiding flouride (especially for kids).
  • Use just a pea-size amount.
  • Best toothpastes have minimal, natural ingredients.
  • Prefer toothpaste with calcium carbonate, which helps re-mineralize tooth structure.
  • Avoid sodium urealyl sulfate, because it’s linked to cancer.

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  • http://www.greenbusinessowner.com/public/Customer_Loyalty_Through_Greener_Medicine2_Key_Takeaways_of_a_Recent_Survey.cfm #
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  • Tom’s of Maine makes eco-friendly personal care products and are biodegradable. http://www.tomsofmaine.com #
  • A commitment to the profession @ http://www.sfgreendentist.com #
  • “Once they come in, they get comfortable and see what we’re all about,” says Dr. Patel. http://bit.ly/asgkLL #
  • Brand of natural oral care products created by a dentist and endorsed by dentists. http://bit.ly/9K2uqW #
  • Dr. Patel hopes to inspire other dentists by giving back to the community. http://bit.ly/aGZALB #
  • Xylitol is safe for people but it’s toxic for cats and dogs, so keep your toothpaste out of reach for pets. http://bit.ly/9K2uqW #
  • Use a metal tongue cleaner, because you can clean them in the dishwasher. http://bit.ly/dApTtW #
  • Green Health Care Online: An 8-week Leadership Course in Sustainable Medicine. http://teleosis.org/ #
  • Avoid alcohol-based mouthwash. They dry out the oral tissue. http://bit.ly/cOWfOD #
  • Dr. Patel hopes to see more businesses invest in green practices. http://bit.ly/c3MQrX #
  • Kids: Start them flossing at 8 years old. http://bit.ly/bSVdlW #
  • As Kermit the Frog likes to say, “It’s not easy being green.” http://bit.ly/cWGj8n #
  • Eco-DenT is a natural products company that offers a range of natural oral care products. http://www.eco-dent.com #
  • Digital imaging technology replaces X-rays to reduce radiation exposure by 90 percent. http://bit.ly/asgkLL #
  • Green Dentistry: Pioneer Fills a Gap in the Field http://bit.ly/109N9c #
  • Save 90 glasses of water every day just by turning off the tap when you brush your teeth! http://bit.ly/aE7kwK #
  • A recent survey showed that over 80% of Americans aged 18-49 want whiter teeth. http://bit.ly/c5mpXk #
  • "We use shot glasses for mouthwash to reduce waste." http://toothhugger.com/guides/ #
  • Green Dentistry's Dr. Nammy Patel discusses her eco-conscious dental practice. http://bit.ly/137Whp #
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  • More Natural-looking Restorations. Less Heavy Metal Waste. http://bit.ly/crR6zv #
  • Summer is over. With proper care and regular dental visits, your smile will look good. http://bit.ly/RDzZ8 #
  • A healthy and balanced diet centered on moderation and variety is important for good oral health. http://bit.ly/c9sNvy #
  • Preserve® is an eco-friendly line of products with a Personal Care line. http://bit.ly/bKYmGU #
  • Burt's Bees: new toothpaste http://bit.ly/af12tE #
  • Control the stress….grinding is bad for you! http://bit.ly/doAuNK #
  • Green is Good for Everyone. http://bit.ly/9HWBrV #
  • Eco-friendly dentistry is high-tech dentistry. http://bit.ly/agzWqw #
  • Green dentistry is good for the planet, your patients, and your practice bottom line. http://bit.ly/9HWBrV #
  • The most common cause of bad breath is not scraping or brushing your tongue. http://bit.ly/dApTtW #
  • Eco-DenT is a natural products company that offers a range of natural oral care products. http://bit.ly/9StWw6 #
  • West Coast dentist opens San Francisco’s first green dental practice by Daniel Casciato. http://bit.ly/apc9aX #
  • Save 90 glasses of water every day just by turning off the tap when you brush your teeth! http://bit.ly/aE7kwK #
  • Dentistry is a healing profession focused on prevention and early detection. http://bit.ly/bE4yIe #
  • Green dentistry is clean, comfortable, state-of-the-art dentistry that conserves time, energy and money. http://bit.ly/agzWqw #
  • Using digital imaging exposes patients to 90 percent less radiation than X-rays. http://bit.ly/asgkLL #
  • Our office has been designed to maximize energy efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint. http://bit.ly/asgkLL #
  • Brush or rinse mouth with water immediately after eating snacks to remove sugar content in the mouth and saliva. http://bit.ly/cjbydv #
  • Cloth operatory and sterilization methods instead of disposables. http://bit.ly/cnkdSV #
  • We use state-of-the-art dental technology to minimize toxic pollution and water waste. http://bit.ly/asgkLL #
  • I will encourage my patients to brush twice a day, and to conserve ninety glasses of water every day. http://bit.ly/c3MQrX #
  • Conserving water doesn't mean we have to sacrifice –
    it just means we need to stop being wasteful! http://bit.ly/a1o0Qk #
  • Dental professionals have an important role to play! http://bit.ly/46agGJ #
  • Help your patients save the planet while they save their teeth! Join the campaign and receive a FREE campaign button. http://bit.ly/a1o0Qk #
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  • Maintaining a proper diet is essential for good oral health. http://bit.ly/9HWBrV #
  • Less Radiation. Better Diagnostic Detail. http://bit.ly/crR6zv #
  • Less Chemical Contamination. Fewer Disposables. http://bit.ly/crR6zv #
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  • Maintaining a proper diet is essential for good oral health. http://bit.ly/9HWBrV #
  • Less Radiation. Better Diagnostic Detail. http://bit.ly/crR6zv #
  • Less Chemical Contamination. Fewer Disposables. http://bit.ly/crR6zv #
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  • @kevinrose We only want you to be comfortable :) If nitrous does it…. Nitrous it is! in reply to kevinrose #
  • @Casinotank Here we are we would love to take care of you too! Any friend of Kevin's is a friend of ours in reply to Casinotank #
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  • We are making dentistry easier with a warm herbal shoulder wrap, a blanket and tea! See you soon! #
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