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UK Against Fluoridation

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Too much toothpaste (and mouthwash)?

Too much toothpaste?
May 22, 2012
Jamie Birch

Could the simple act of brushing our teeth be leading us down a path which undermines the aims of dental hygiene? We are all too aware of the dangers of antibiotic resistance when it comes to ‘superbugs’ such as MRSA in our hospitals. These super-resistant strains become more frequent due to the overuse of antibiotics, creating a situation where the few bacteria which happen to already be resistant suddenly become the majority.

Understanding this, why then can we be so liberal about bathing the bacteria in our mouth night and day with fluoride and triclosan, knowing full well the mounting difficulties we are facing in treating MRSA infections? Triclosan is a common antibiotic added to toothpastes, and fluoride. While it primarily prevents initiation and progression of tooth decay by enhancing tooth mineral structure, triclosan also happens to directly impede the metabolic functions of cariogenic (tooth decay-causing) microbes......

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