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Right now whenever I brush my teeth I use Colgate Total, which seems to be working well, except afterwards for about 30 minutes I seem to get very... phlegmy. It really builds up, to the point where it would keep me up if I were to go to bed right after brushing. I get around this by just brushing well before bed and rinsing my mouth before I brush my tongue.
I assume it's just a very mild allergic reaction to some ingredient in the paste, which doesn't suprise me since I find myself slightly sensitive to lots of chemicals and artificial colours/flavours. Whatever is causing it though seems to be in every paste I've tried.
I've used more "natural" products in the past (Neways brand was one I think) but that year, perhaps by coincidence I had a lot of cavities when I had my annual dental checkup. Though to be fair back then I didn't take as much care of my teeth as now.
Am I the only one who experiences this, and if not has anyone found any alternatives?
I assume it's just a very mild allergic reaction to some ingredient in the paste, which doesn't suprise me since I find myself slightly sensitive to lots of chemicals and artificial colours/flavours. Whatever is causing it though seems to be in every paste I've tried.
I've used more "natural" products in the past (Neways brand was one I think) but that year, perhaps by coincidence I had a lot of cavities when I had my annual dental checkup. Though to be fair back then I didn't take as much care of my teeth as now.
Am I the only one who experiences this, and if not has anyone found any alternatives?
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Are you swallowing any of it?
The only reason I ask is that I tend to get really phlegmy after eating. Especially after greasy foods.
So just make sure you don't swallow it.
As for an allergic reaction? Does it make your mouth or throat itch or swell at all?
Did the natural alternatives contain fluoride? They should, but unfortunately some don't.
I use Tom's of Maine fluoride toothpaste (they make some with and some without fluoride) because I don't like having artificial sweeteners in my toothpaste. There are also fluoride toothpastes out there that lack sodium lauryl sulfate (a sudsing agent that some people are sensitive to); Biotene is a good one.
the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
Are you implying that only Kids Crest contains fluoride? In the United States fluoride (at some particular concentration) is required for ADA approval and is effective in preventing tooth decay by strengthening the tooth enamel. Most toothpastes also have some antimicrobial action that inhibits gingivitis.