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Whats the diff between reg toothpaste and that 2 in 1 mouthpaste

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Byte

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Its suppose to combine toothpaste with mouthwash. I don't see a difference. what a marketing ploy. mouthwash doesn't do anything either

Sorry, i always seem to click on Hot Deals, when trying to get to Off Topic. Why are they so close?!?!?! Maybe i'm dyslectic
 
Originally posted by: Byte
Its suppose to combine toothpaste with mouthwash. I don't see a difference. what a marketing ploy. mouthwash doesn't do anything either
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You are absolutley right Byte. I am a dentist and I was involved in a discussion not too long ago about the different ploys corporate america is trying to lay down onto the public about toothpastes, mouthwashes, etc. Let's start with the toothpastes. Those toothpastes with whitening "agent". You want to know what that whitening "agent" is? It's an abrasive, yes you are scraping that yellowish plaque off with this abrasive. Also, some companies put Hydrogen peroxide(very effective whitening agent) in the toothpastes. But, what they don't tell you is you have to leave the hydrogen peroxide on the teeth for a lot longer than any normal person brushes, were talking more than 30 minutes. Toothpaste with mouthwash, hah! Another product trying to fool the consumer. Lets move on!

Mouthwashes on the whole are pretty good at making your mouth feel fresh, and killing some forms of bad breath. Listerine is probably the numer one selling mouthwash in the US. Did you guys know it has almost 20% alcohol in it? Now I love Listerine, and it sure does make my mouth feel great but you know that burning sensation you feel when you gargle that stuff? That burning sensation really is your mouth reacting to a chemical burn, don't ever take Listerine at 100%, water it down just a tad. Some people (including myself) have sloughing (skin that peels inside the mouth) after frequent use of mouthwashes and toothpastes. If this is you, discontinue that particular product for a while and see if the sloughing disappears, try a different product. Sloughing is no joke, continuous irritation of your tissues could possibly result in some kind of Oral Cancer.

What was the end result of the panel discussion on toothpastes, mouthwashes, etc.? Well, there were some who said toothpastes and mouthwashes don't do any good and they don't recommend them, or use them personally. If you think about it, a toothbrush and floss is all you really need. Mechanical removal of plaque is the absolute best way to reduce the bacterial load in your mouth. I, on the other hand, like the taste of my toothpaste, and my mouthwash. As a consumer, caveat emptor.

 
Originally posted by: Naps
Originally posted by: Byte Its suppose to combine toothpaste with mouthwash. I don't see a difference. what a marketing ploy. mouthwash doesn't do anything either
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You are absolutley right Byte. I am a dentist and I was involved in a discussion not too long ago about the different ploys corporate america is trying to lay down onto the public about toothpastes, mouthwashes, etc. Let's start with the toothpastes. Those toothpastes with whitening "agent". You want to know what that whitening "agent" is? It's an abrasive, yes you are scraping that yellowish plaque off with this abrasive. Also, some companies put Hydrogen peroxide(very effective whitening agent) in the toothpastes. But, what they don't tell you is you have to leave the hydrogen peroxide on the teeth for a lot longer than any normal person brushes, were talking more than 30 minutes. Toothpaste with mouthwash, hah! Another product trying to fool the consumer. Lets move on! Mouthwashes on the whole are pretty good at making your mouth feel fresh, and killing some forms of bad breath. Listerine is probably the numer one selling mouthwash in the US. Did you guys know it has almost 20% alcohol in it? Now I love Listerine, and it sure does make my mouth feel great but you know that burning sensation you feel when you gargle that stuff? That burning sensation really is your mouth reacting to a chemical burn, don't ever take Listerine at 100%, water it down just a tad. Some people (including myself) have sloughing (skin that peels inside the mouth) after frequent use of mouthwashes and toothpastes. If this is you, discontinue that particular product for a while and see if the sloughing disappears, try a different product. Sloughing is no joke, continuous irritation of your tissues could possibly result in some kind of Oral Cancer. What was the end result of the panel discussion on toothpastes, mouthwashes, etc.? Well, there were some who said toothpastes and mouthwashes don't do any good and they don't recommend them, or use them personally. If you think about it, a toothbrush and floss is all you really need. Mechanical removal of plaque is the absolute best way to reduce the bacterial load in your mouth. I, on the other hand, like the taste of my toothpaste, and my mouthwash. As a consumer, caveat emptor.
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Interesting post (maybe this should be moved to OT). Anyway, how do you feel about Colgate Total, specifically, the fact that it has Triclosan (antibacterial agent) in it? Have you come across any research regarding its effectiveness?
 
mouthwash doesn't do anything either
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After my root canal my dentist told me to start using mouth wash cause it would help kill bacteria...

The best investment for my teeth has been the sonicare though.
 
I know a lot of dentists... its all a marketing gimic. Truely all you need are the diatoms (little glass(silicon) pieces in the glass for abrasive reasons). Actually, what is in toothpaste is actually the skeletal remains of what used to be a microscopic organism, a diatom. Anyhow, hope that helped 😛
 
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