suchandra Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Probably not only US but anywhere else. WHY THE US GOVERNMENT REQUIRES WARNING LABELS ON TOOTHPASTE WARNING Keep out of the reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for bushing, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. As with other toothpaste, if irritation occurs discontinue use. <table border="1" bordercolor="#999999" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="400"> <tbody><tr> <td>DIRECTIONS: Adults and children 2 years and older. Apply toothpaste onto a soft bristle toothbrush. Brush thoroughly after meals or at least twice a day or as directed by a dentist or physician. Children under 6 years: To minimize swallowing, use a pea sized amount supervise brushing until good habits are established. Children under 2 years: Ask a dentist or physician. </td> </tr> </tbody></table> The above guidelines are the typical warning labels and directions for toothpaste. Let’s examine the ingredients found in most toothpaste’s to find out why the FDA requires warning labels. The following are common ingredients found in toothpaste: hydrated silica, sorbitol, sodium saccharin, titanium dioxide, glycerin, sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, and sodium fluoride. Hydrated silica is made from a crystallized compound found in quartz, sand, and flint and is primarily used as an abrasive in toothpaste. Sorbitol and sodium saccharin are both sweeteners and used as carriers and sweeteners in toothpaste. Titanium dioxide is a pigment used for providing brightness and whiteness to such products as paint, plastics, paper, inks, fibers, food, and cosmetics; and is used as a stain remover/whitener in toothpaste. Glycerin is a syrupy, sweet, colorless or yellowish liquid obtained from fats and oils and used as a solvent, antifreeze, plasticizer, and sweetener in the manufacture of dynamite, cosmetics, liquid soaps, inks, and lubricants. Glycerin prevents toothpaste from drying out and helps maintain product consistency. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a powerful surfactant (wetting agents) and detergent. It has industrial and cosmetic uses and is used around the world in clinically studies as a skin irritant. The molecule is small enough to penetrate the skin and can enter the blood stream being carried to every organ of the body. SLS is used in toothpaste as a foaming and cleansing agent. Sodium fluoride is a colorless crystalline salt used in fluoridation of water, in treatment of tooth decay, and as an insecticide and disinfectant. Sodium fluoride is used in toothpaste to harden the enamel of the teeth to prevent tooth decay. You are probably as shocked as we were to discover what’s in toothpaste, and what we are exposing ourselves and our children to everyday. Although there are proponents that warn against the use of all of the above ingredients, sodium fluoride is the one ingredient that triggered the FDA to require warning labels on toothpaste. Here are some facts about fluoride. The FDA lists fluoride as an “unapproved new drug” and the EPA lists fluoride as a “contaminant”. Fluoride has never received “FDA Approval” and is considered to be a toxic waste product from the fertilizer industry. A July 1998 report for The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry states that at least 22% of all American children now have dental fluorosis as a result of ingesting too much fluoride. Fluorosis is light spots and discoloration forming on developing teeth of children. In advanced cases pitting of teeth can occur. Fluoride has been linked to many harmful health effects including: Alzheimer’s, kidney damage, gastrointestinal problems, cancer, genetic damage, neurological impairment, bone and tooth decay, arthritis, and osteoporosis. Check the Internet for government and scientific reports validating this see http://www.zerowasteamerica.org/Fluoride.htm. Battelle released the results of its study of fluorides and rats in April 1989. The study showed a dose-dependent relationship between the incidence of oral cancerous tumors and fluorides. After learning this, the National Cancer Institute did a study and found that as exposure to fluoridation increases, so does the incidence of oral cancer; sometimes by as much as 50%. In 1990 forty US dentist brought a case against the American Dental Association contending that the Association purposefully shielded the public from data that links fluoride to genetic defects, cancer and other health problems (Columbus Dispatch, Oct 21, 1990). Since 1990 over 45 US cities have rejected fluoridation. Ninety eight percent of Europe’s drinking water is now fluoride free. In 1986-1987, a study involving 39,207 children aged 5-17 showed no statistical difference in decay of teeth from using non-fluoridated or fluoridated water (Dr J. Yiamouyiannus Water Fluoridation & Tooth Decay Study, Fluoride 23:pp55-67, 1990.). The FDA has determined toothpaste containing sodium fluoride enough of a risk to require warning labels. Historically, when the FDA requires warning labels there is a good reason for it. Look at the progression of cigarette warning labels: 1970 - Caution: Smoking may be hazardous to your health; 2000 – Surgeon Generals Warning: Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and may complicate pregnancy. Although there is a growing movement against the use of fluoride, there are also some big companies with deep pockets and strong lobbyist in Washington DC that want to continue selling fluoride. We suggest you find a use a safe, alternative to fluoridated toothpaste. For an all natural solution to fluoridated toothpaste, gum disease, gingivitis, bleeding gums and bad breath check out this highly effective product. 100% guaranteed to work. <!-- #EndEditable --> <!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/FTCarticles.lbi" --> <!-- ***** InSite Code Snippet Start ***** --> <!-- ***** COPYRIGHT SITEBRAND.COM INC. ***** --> <!--- SITEBRAND CONTENT SPACE 600_175 2.1 START ---> <!--- SITEBRAND CONTENT SPACE END ---> <!-- ***** InSite Server Code Snippet End ***** --> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theist Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Best teeth cleaning formula I have found. My dentist turned me on to it. Baking soda Salt Hydrogen peroxcide To a very small amount of baking soda add a little salt and mix it in. Next add a small amount of hydrogen peroxcide. You will be able to tell the right consistency for brush your teeth AND gums. The idea is to massage the paste into your gums. This is really great for killing nasty bacteria throughout the mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarva gattah Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issacnewton Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 i agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theist Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 The nastiest mouth must belong to the Komodo Dragon. They never use the baking soda, salt and hydrogen peroxcide formula. They kill their prey by their saliva. Do Not try to pet one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchandra Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Mouthwash 'can cause oral cancer' Some mouthwashes can contribute to oral cancer and should only be available on prescription, researchers have claimed. Last Updated: 6:34PM GMT 12 Jan 2009 Researchers claim "sufficient evidence" that mouthwashes containing alcohol contribute to an increased risk of cancer, and that they should be taken off supermarket shelves and labelled with health warnings. Photo: GETTY They claimed there was now "sufficient evidence" that mouthwashes containing alcohol contribute to an increased risk of the disease that they should be taken off supermarket shelves and labelled with health warnings. In a review of the latest studies, the scientists found evidence that the ethanol in mouthwash was allowing cancer-causing substances to permeate the lining of the mouth more easily and therefore cause harm. Professor Michael McCulloch, chairman of the Australian Dental Association's therapeutics committee and associate professor of oral medicine at Melbourne University, said the alcohol in mouthwashes "increases the permeability of the mucosa" to carcinogens like nicotine. He added that a toxic breakdown product of alcohol called acetaldehyde that may accumulate in the oral cavity when swished around the mouth is also a carcinogen. Prof McCullough said: "We see people with oral cancer who have no other risk factors than the use of alcohol-containing mouthwash, so what we've done in this study is review all the evidence that's out there. "We believe there should be warnings. If it was a facial cream that had the effect of reducing acne but had a four-to-five-fold increased risk of skin cancer, no one would be recommending it." Some mouthwash can contain as much as 26 per cent alcohol. The findings, published in the Dental Journal of Australia, said the most popular mouthwashes contained higher concentrations of alcohol than drinks such as wine or beer. Prof McCullough said: "If you have a glass of wine, you tend to swallow it. With mouthwash you have a higher level of alcohol and spend longer swishing it around your mouth. The alcohol present in your mouth is turned into acetaldehyde." He said regular alcohol consumption was a cancer risk - but usually did not involve swishing it around the mouth. Eating while drinking increased salivation which lowered the risks, he said. Oral cancer is a mutilating disease that afflicts thousands of people each year and kills half of them within five years of being diagnosed. Smoking and alcohol consumption are well-established risk factors, but the use of mouthwash containing alcohol is more controversial. Prof McCullough and co-author Dr Camile Farah, director of research at the University of Queensland's School of Dentistry, recommended mouthwash be restricted to "short-term" medical use or replaced by alcohol-free versions. Dr Neil Hewson, of the Australian Dental Association, said: "It hasn't actually been established there is a direct relationship between mouthwashes with alcohol and oral cancer." He said if people floss their teeth, brush properly and have a good diet they should not need mouthwash at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kam11 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Battelle released the results of its study of fluorides and rats in April 1989. The study showed a dose-dependent relationship between the incidence of oral cancerous tumors and fluorides. After learning this, the National Cancer Institute did a study and found that as exposure to fluoridation increases, so does the incidence of oral cancer; sometimes by as much as 50%. In 1990 forty US dentist brought a case against the American Dental Association contending that the Association purposefully shielded the public from data that links fluoride to genetic defects, cancer and other health problems (Columbus Dispatch, Oct 21, 1990). Since 1990 over 45 US cities have rejected fluoridation. Ninety eight percent of Europe’s drinking water is now fluoride free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajitha Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Guys, Check out Coral White toothpaste which does not contain any sulfates, titanium dioxide, etc/. Go for the mint flavour and not Tea-tree. Sells for around $6. It is better than Toms from Maine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjp200 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Some mouth washes makes me feel as if I am badly drunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vrindavan Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 >> Avoid hydrogen peroxide and glycerin, which are drying and can lead to tooth sensitivity. Is it true ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindustani Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sadly US govt near issued warning on buying homes on loans and spendings by using CC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allisone Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 There is a website regarding Fluoride poison that I would like to share, and it points out, that Fuoride was used in the WW2 to dumb down the prisoners, well worth researching. On a spiritual note, it is also said that Fluoride calcifies the Pineal gland making it dificult to activate the third eye, look up David Wilcox. The informaton regarding Fluoride poison can be found if you Google the title, Fluoride poison, hence why you should not swollow large amounts. Just a thought, if we are using items with fluoride, and in addition, it is in the water, then is it a safe dose, if safe at all, as the body weight of people/children would differ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pranman Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 By 1860 the United States produced more than twice as much tobacco as in 1775, ..... In the 1950s the federal government began to regulate the sale and production ... The warning labels that were required to help inform consumers of the health ...... spearmint, menthol, and camphor, and sold in a toothpaste tube . ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sant Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 thanks i may i have swallowed this. But i heard a person on babas show also speaking. here in india colgate pepsodent is advertised quite much especially showing dentists using them and due to unstrict laws the warning is never given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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