Of course,
every one of us desires to have a charming smile with our teeth
sparkling. That is why we sometimes try almost all brands and all kinds
of toothpaste just to know which one will give us the best results.
There is actually no harm in doing that. However, we must be aware that
this product that we use everyday may cause harm to our body a well.
One
of the main ingredients of toothpaste is fluoride. However, some
toothpastes contain huge amounts of this chemical. Excessive fluoride
inside our system can cause several problems like chronic fatigue,
arthritis, rheumatism, constipation, and maybe cancer. According to the
World Health Organization and the US Environmental Protection Agency,
fluoride is considered to be an unclassifiable carcinogen.
There
are also other chemicals found in toothpastes that are, sometimes, not
even listed in the tube. Chemicals in toothpaste, when we use them, get
absorbed by our teeth and gums. And since there are times that we
swallow toothpaste along with our saliva, these chemicals reach some
parts of our gastro intestinal tract as well. These chemicals can cause
stiffness in the joints and muscles all over our body because they are
being poisoned by these elements. Our nerves can also be affected which
can cause spasms and pain.
Some toothpastes claim to have formula
against sensitive teeth to prevent pain in the gums and teeth. The
reason why these can prevent the pain is the manufacturers include pain
killers in these toothpastes. As people use them everyday, the nerves in
the mouth slowly dies as they get poisoned by these chemicals.
Eventually, it will also spread to all the nerves in our body.
Regular
ingestion of these harmful chemicals from toothpastes can also cause
our breathing to be shallow. Our blood can get poisoned and makes our
heart beat go wild. This poisoning with toothpaste chemicals can cause
muscle cramps in different body parts. And since it affects the blood
and the heart, there is a possibility of a heart malfunction in the
future.
There are some toothpaste that also prevent gum bleeding. This is
possible because of blood-clotting chemicals that are put into these
products. However, these agents not only can stop the bleeding in gums,
but can also develop blood clots which can lead to strokes and heart
attacks.
Depression and restlessness can also be the side effects
of these chemicals in toothpaste. Eventually, the different poisoning
effects in the use of regular commercial toothpaste may lead to
different kinds of AIDS depending on the toxicity produced by these
chemicals.
One kind of chemical that was found in some toothpaste
is the sodium laurel sulfate or the SLS. This chemical has a bad effect
on our immune system. It can cause skin inflammation and separation of
the layers, as stated in the Journal of the American College of
Toxicology in 1983. SLS can also lead to permanent eye impairment
according to Dr. Keith Green of the Medical College of Georgia.
Though
these effects may not be seen right away, it is the long-term effect of
these chemicals in our body that is really disturbing. And the fact
that these products are part of our daily lives, we may be at a huge
risk to these side effects without knowing it.
Alternatives:
Just
like other products, there are always alternatives to these things that
we are already used to. We just have to learn to explore and search for
much safer products in your favorite grocery store.
There are
several toothpaste now available in the market that are all natural.
Some of them are made up of fruit extracts and essential oils. These
kinds of organic toothpaste do not contain sodium fluoride in them and
other toxic chemicals found in the regular ones. Though they are made
from different ingredients than the regular ones, do not discount them
for their quality. These organic toothpaste also can whiten your teeth,
freshen your breath, and eliminate teeth and gums sensitivity. You can
also combine a little gel with a drop of miracle ii soap for a wonderful
toothpaste.
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