i keep hearing that glycerin creates a barrier / film that prevents teeth from remineralizing -- can anyone dispute this? why is it used in this?
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I have read this many times on the internet. I know this to be true because when I used Dr.Collins Restore toothpaste, I noticed new bone growth occurring in my teeth where I had lost bone from periodontal disease. Dr. Collins does not contain glycerin or flouride which also inhibits the growth of new bone. Therefore when I used Squigle, I did not get any new bone growth so I attribute that to the presense of glycerin in the product.
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Can't answer that. I'm using it for gums/teeth (not been very persistent/consistent) in conjunction with Dr. Christopher's Complete Bone and Tissue Formula. http://amzn.to/1rCTu3s
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From what I read it doesn't absorb the calcium salts that tooth enamel is made of so it shouldn't. I only use it for 5 days at a time . It does a fabulous job of whitening. Not unnatural chiclet whitening but a noticeable difference.
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There may be other arguments against the use of propylene glycol but this is not one. You know what other "natural compound" is found in deicers and hand sanitizers? Water. So, by that logic, we shouldn't ingest water? Invalid reasoning.
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Poorly. My dentist originally gave me Nupro. I tried to buy Nupro on Amazon. It wasn't available so I tried Opalescense. It doesn't work nearly as well. After one use of Nupro, I can actually tell the difference. With this, I can't. I ended up using it 3-4x as often and that still gave less noticeable results. I wouldn't use it again.
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They have changed the formulation of Oral Balance. They have taken out the enzymes and xylitol and it doesn't work at all. It is thinner and burns the back of your mouth and hardly lasts 30 minutes!!! I called 1-800-922-5856 to complain and they will give me a refund for 2 tubes of Oral Balance and one tube of Biotene tooth paste(also without enzymes). I have been using this product for 10 years and it has really helped me at night (I have Sjogrens'). I managed to find some of the original OB at a small pharmacy - the originals will say on the front "Long lasting Symptom Relief" and the new formulation says "New improved pH Balance". What a joke! They have changed the formulation of Oral Balance. They have taken out the enzymes and xylitol and it doesn't work at all. It is thinner and burns the back of your mouth and hardly lasts 30 minutes!!! I called 1-800-922-5856 to complain and they will give me a refund for 2 tubes of Oral Balance and one tube of Biotene tooth paste(also without enzymes). I have been using this product for 10 years and it has really helped me at night (I have Sjogrens'). I managed to find some of the original OB at a small pharmacy - the originals will say on the front "Long lasting Symptom Relief"... » Read More They have changed the formulation of Oral Balance. They have taken out the enzymes and xylitol and it doesn't work at all. It is thinner and burns the back of your mouth and hardly lasts 30 minutes!!! I called 1-800-922-5856 to complain and they will give me a refund for 2 tubes of Oral Balance and one tube of Biotene tooth paste(also without enzymes). I have been using this product for 10 years and it has really helped me at night (I have Sjogrens'). I managed to find some of the original OB at a small pharmacy - the originals will say on the front "Long lasting Symptom Relief" and the new formulation says "New improved pH Balance". What a joke! « Show Less
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Just finished reading 'Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox' by Dr. K. Rheaume-Bleue. She says K2;MK7 is required, along with Vit A & D to direct calcium to bones and teeth and away from arteries and soft tissue. I use Jarrows Bone-Up with K2;MK7 and my teeth aren't sensitive anymore. After reading aforementioned book, I'm ready to up my K2;MK7 dosage to keep my bones & teeth healthy. (I'm 63) Read the well-written book and see for yourself. Good luck cleaning out those arteries!!
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I do not know if fluoride is an ingredient. But I would advise you to go with the next level of strength at a minimum. I found that the 4 tubes at the 10% level was not strong enough to do the job of whitening my teeth. I saw no change so I went to the next stronger % and that helped but think I should have gone to an even higher % to really do a good job. Or maybe I would have had better results with another 4 tubes. 10% might be ok to maintain your teeth whiteness once you have them white. I would go as strong of a product as I could without making my teeth to sensitive and uncomfortable.
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Only if the whitener makes your teeth and or gums sensitive. I had to use the remineralization gel but my daughter did not.
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I just checked the packages and there is no date, but there isn't on the ones I get from my dentist either. I've used this order with my husband and it works perfectly! I suggest using the lower % if you are just starting and don't use too much. The peroxide bubbles and if the 35% gets onto the gums it will BURN! A fine line in the bottom of your guard is perfect. My husband and I use one tube between us when we whiten. IMPORTANT: keep the syringes refrigerated!
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Yes...I told my dentist about Redmond clay toothpaste. He likened it to silica they use in standard. He had to agree it was working for me because my teeth are whiter and less cavities. Clay is wonderful and Redmond company is amazing. Clay can be drying so I switch it up with diff types of homemade toothpastes.
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First off, it's not in your mouth all that long unless you suffer from dry mouth. The color that it 'melts' away to is red. I've seen red after brushing my teeth in the saliva but never have I ever had staining on my teeth from these. You really shouldn't worry about this as you're supposed to let it fully dissolve under your tongue, not anywhere else in the mouth. Anywhere else in the mouth would NOT allow the B12 to be absorbed properly and would be a waste of product and money.
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I have bought some from both dentist & Amazon and haven't noticed a difference, except for the price. If the gel gets cold it will seem thicker however. I guess just see if it works as it's supposed to. Good luck!
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phil root canal is something you dont want to mess around with. dental procedures correspond with organ gland imbalances. I cant say whether using this will prevent a procedure. its a great toothpaste.
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Xylitol This ingredient is a low glycemic sweetener that occurs naturally in the body. Unlike other sweeteners, xylitol has been shown to promote saliva production providing protection against tooth decay. - See more at: http://www.argi9health.com/cardio/what.htm#sthash.dCqsA8JN.dpuf
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I know it is good for mouth sores straight. I would google about the dilution. Or maybe ask the product source. Let us know.
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Use vinegar to get the calcium buildup off! Don't use toothpaste, it's abrasive.