Titanium dioxide is another ingredient sometimes seen in toothpaste. It is most dangerous when inhaled, so isn\u2019t as dangerous when bound in a product like toothpaste. Still isn\u2019t great to swallow more than small bits, so personally I wouldn\u2019t feel good using for a small child. But if your child spits and rinses thoroughly you might consider it. I almost considered Hello brand until I realized some of them contain this ingredient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I couldn\u2019t find any research to back but the rumor that glycerin shouldn\u2019t be used in toothpaste, so I don\u2019t avoid that one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See my recommended products below and also check out my teeth whitening tips<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This post may contain Amazon Associates or other affiliate links, that I may earn small amounts from. See the bottom of this page for more details<\/em> about why this doesn\u2019t bias my recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids Toothbrush<\/strong>: Radius; Amazon Associates link: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tWqbNC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Another good kids brush is Jack n Jill. Amazon Associates link: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3um40jb<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids Electric Toothbrush<\/strong>: Brush Baby; Amazon Associates link: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F4La6f<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another good kids electric brush is Jack n Jill. Amazon Associates link: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VquOL3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Adult Electric Toothbrush<\/strong>: I bought Burst brand https:\/\/amzn.to\/45PqISm<\/a>, which recently switched away from charcoal infused bristles (so you may still see some for sale). Charcoal has a small risk of have heavy metals in it, but it is a very small amount, so the risk is low if you want to use these. Quip is another brand to look into. At the least, they don\u2019t use dye on their bristles. Be aware that some models have Bluetooth, which is an EMF concern. The kids brush has Bluetooth and appears to have yellow dye in the bristles so I don\u2019t recommend that one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Floss<\/strong>: Radius Amazon link: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ogXKXl<\/a> or Desert Essence. I greatly prefer Radius. Almost all other brands contain PFAS chemicals. To make it easier with kids, you can get reusable floss pick devices to use with regular floss (Affiliates link: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CXjptn<\/a>). Flossing the back teeth at night is most important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Toothpaste for Adults: <\/strong>For many years I used no toothpaste (just wet the brush with water), or sometimes use plain baking soda. Some say it\u2019s too abrasive, but I read a compelling source that actually compared abrasiveness of compounds and found it was safe for teeth. My dentist also approves and says my enamel is great, even when I used to brush with baking soda every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, I my efforts to have more opaque, brighter looking teeth, I decided to try a hydroxyapatite toothpaste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are conflicting opinions about whether nanohydroxyapatite is safe. There was some research<\/a> showing hazards if swallowed in large amounts, but many proponents claim that the nano form is safe and necessary for the tooth mineralization \/ anti cavity benefits. Depending on your oral health needs, if you want a nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste, this one has the least toxic ingredients list I could find, and has the recommended 10% concentration: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YKTWic<\/a>. To my knowledge it hasn\u2019t been independently tested for heavy metals, so be sure to spit it all out and rinse your mouth after using. FYGG is another brand with good ingredients but hasn\u2019t been tested for heavy metals and is not 10% hydroxyapatite because they claim that a lower percentages is better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The only toothpaste I\u2019ve seen so far that has tested free of heavy metals is Miessence Toothpaste, but it doesn\u2019t contain any hydroxyapatite. It\u2019s basically baking soda and essential oils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Toothpaste for Kids:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For kids up until age 4, no toothpaste is recommended because of the propensity of swallowing it; just water is fine. You can also try straight coconut oil, especially for kids who won\u2019t like the taste of baking soda. A successful idea I had is to put it into a \u201cSqueezey Snacker\u201d silicone squeeze bottle to make it easier to put on a toothbrush (as long as it doesn\u2019t get too cold and hardened). Amazon affiliate link: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tV1m4I<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For ready made kid toothpastes that don\u2019t have fluoride or citric acid and tested free from heavy metals, I am trying Spry https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EyC83W<\/a>. There is also Dr. Browns https:\/\/amzn.to\/42ByCO0<\/a>, and Oragel https:\/\/amzn.to\/44EvxiQ<\/a> (note that the ingredients Amazon lists are inaccurate for Oragel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n I thought Wellnesse https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZMTkLa<\/a> (website<\/a>) had the least toxic ingredient list, but then independent testing showed a higher level of lead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is all the toothpaste testing by Lead Safe Mama<\/a> including this chart<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Radius used to be an ok choice for kids toothpaste but they recently added citric acid (and their website may not yet reflect this): https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Pn5fJC<\/a>. In the past I used Jack n Jill for a while for my toddler because it doesn\u2019t have ingredients risky for lead, which was my foremost concern because at her age, kids end up swallowing most of it. They have great flavors. But I stopped using it because it contains citric acid that the company says is derived from corn. But that means that mold<\/a> was probably used for the fermentation process. If she would use just coconut oil I would do that, but she doesn\u2019t like it. I then switched back to just water. What I might try is making a DIY toothpaste with coconut oil, baking soda, and some kind of flavoring… maybe vanilla or monk fruit ? I\u2019ve also heard that a tiny amount of castor oil can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mouthwash<\/strong>: This contains xylitol which has great benefits for teeth (including helping them look whiter), and is the least toxic brand I could find if you really want a mouthwash. It does contain natural flavors and a few things I\u2019d normally avoid, but I everything else I\u2019ve seen is much worse. Do check the ingredients of each flavor as they do differ between flavors. I rotate between some of the flavors. https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01N1RPCS4\/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_8R9SJX4HYPT4V2G5MYC7?linkCode=ml2&tag=cleangreentox-20<\/a> (Amazon associates link).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Xylitol gum is another product to consider, but I haven\u2019t looked deeply into the toxicity of different brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that teeth are alive and part of the body, which needs to be supported by good nutrition from the inside out. Check out this article<\/a> about nutrition for teeth, including why milk may not be great. Sugar is definitely not good for teeth, as well as anything that acidifies your mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n -Play a short video on your phone or tablet about teeth brushing (or just a fun video) while you brush. We are a low-screentime house, but this was a game changer and had the additional benefit of making our daughter actually be excited and willing to start bedtime instead of fighting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Has daddy tried? For some reason at some points in time my kids were more cooperative when my husband did it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Try a different position. Standing, sitting, laying in your lap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead of that aspartame tasting tooth polish, you can ask for plain pumice. Doesn\u2019t taste like anything and is the same stuff without added flavor or color. Or, the polisher tool can still work with just water. That\u2019s what I do for my kids, because they don\u2019t like the taste of the paste and I don\u2019t like the ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, if you need to have silver colored amalgam fillings removed, you should look for a SMART Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART), which is a protocol developed through the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) to safely remove amalgam fillings and reduce mercury exposure to patients, doctors and clinical staff. The Andy Cutler group has great tips on more details to look for to make sure dentists are following correct protocols because even dentists following SMART protocols sometimes differ on certain parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also check out my teeth whitening tips<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/CleanGreenToxicantFree\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n ***Thank you for visiting Clean Green Toxicant Free! I started this site simply because I want to help people and share information. I dig deep and seek the most truly non-toxic products, without bias. I am not paid to write anything and I don\u2019t sell anything. In 2022 I became an Amazon Associate, which does NOT bias my recommendations. I may earn small dividends from purchases made after clicking my clearly labeled links (even if you don\u2019t buy those specific items), which covers the costs I pay to maintain this site, at no cost to you. 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-Try one of those silicone brushes that goes on your finger (but watch out for biting).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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