Getting kids started early on oral care is very important in
maintaining their overall health. And we all know that good
habits start young. But with so many toothpastes lining the
shelves today it can seem impossible to muddle your way through
them. It seems each label promises whitening, tartar control,
cavity prevention, and the list goes on, when all we really want
is a safe and gentle toothpaste for our tots. Most conventional
toothpaste contains a range of unhealthy ingredients that you
really do not need for healthy teeth and gums. Flouride is added
to everything from toothpaste and mouthwash, to soda and
drinking water. This practice began in the 1950's in an effort
to decrease the frequency of dental decay, but it comes with
unwanted negative effects. Fluoride is a toxic substance which
accumulates in the bones over time. Fluoride is thought to
possibly aggravate acne and other skin conditions, weaken the
bones, and has been linked to certain forms of cancer. sodium
lauryl sulfate (SLS) is also commo