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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Glycerine and Teeth

Dear Dr. Ellie:

I can get hold of the Colgate Fluorguard, but unfortunately it contains glycerin, which I couldn't see in the ACT. I understand that glycerin coats the teeth, preventing absorption, and isn't quick to clean off.
Thanks again.



Dear Friend:
I know that lots of people worry about glycerin - but I do not think there is enough true research to worry about this - certainly not as a primary concern.

I have always believed glycerin interference may be a "possibility" but it has been talked about as fact recently - without studies. This "fact" is frequently used by people who make products without glycerin!!

SLS is another product - not good, but not possibly not quite as bad as people believe - I think there may be qualifying facts. The only companies that extol the horrors of SLS are people who sell products without it!!

Now I see toothpaste companies generating fear among hygienists about abrasion - what a joke. These same companies provide pastes that cause damage by whitening agents! Fear is a great selling point!!

You will be fine with the Colgate Fluorigard!

Dr. Ellie
www.zellies.com
ellie@zellies.com

2 comments:

Elizabeth Cull said...

There are a lot of teeth whitening products today. There times some of us are confused in choosing the right whitening toothpaste. Maybe some of these products are effective, but we can't deny that we have different oral health, that's why some dental products are not effective to some of us. If you want to know the right dental products for you, it is good to ask your trusted dentist. (Libertyville (IL) dentists for example).

It is also advisable that you never miss any appointments with your dentist, for good (Libertyville) dental services, and monitoring of your dental health.

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