Tooth soaps

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A question about tooth soaps...

Below is something I got from http://www.rawguru.com/rawfoodarticles.html. Now

he suggest not using soap because of the lye that is in the soap then goes on to

explain that this lye is caustic to the enamle of the teeth. Now it is my

understanding of the process of soapmaking that the saponification of oil and

lye changes the molecular structure of the lye and if porportioned properly not

caustic. Someone who also makes soap and understands the chemical reactions

etc.. help me on this.. is this true or not?? does the " Guru " just not

understand the process of making soap? Or is it me? Does the saponification of

the oils do something bad to the oils?? Since I know we are not to get the oils

past their flash point.. What does the gelling do to it? And here I thought I

understood soaping..heavy sigh..

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What do you think about tooth soaps?

-I think they are toxic to a degree. Yes, they do help many people however in

the long run I don't recommend them. Most of the tooth soaps contain saponified

oils. A Saponified oil is a result from the careful combining and continuous

stirring of water, oils and sodium hydroxide, a process that initiates a

chemical reaction that produces heat. Most likely these palm, olive and coconut

oils are all heated to high temperatures before they get saponified. I think we

all know that cooked oils are some of the worst substances for our body. SO why

brush your teeth with them?

 

Sodium hydroxide can react violently with water and numerous commonly

encountered materials, generating enough heat to ignite nearby combustible

materials. Contact with many organic and inorganic chemicals may cause fire or

explosion. Reaction with metals releases flammable hydrogen gas. Sodium

hydroxide in solution is EXTREMELY CORROSIVE. It can cause blindness, permanent

scarring and death.

Still want to use tooth soap? I didn't think so.

 

What do you think about root canals?

Don't get them. If you have root canals in your mouth, check up on them often.

They leak very easily and cause a huge burden in your body. Some dentist offices

still put a tiny bit of mercury into the root before doing root canals.

Terrible.

 

What should I brush my teeth with now?

Brushing your teeth with a solution of celtic sea salt, pure water, and

essential oil of lemon or grapefruit is great. Another favorite of mine is

coconut oil mixed with tea tree oil. Very healing and antiseptic. A line of raw

vegan tooth care products is in the works. More info about them will be in the

next issue RawGuru's newsletter.

 

Happy brushing and remember anything you put in your mouth enters the blood

stream almost immediately.

 

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