Natural Toothpaste Ingredients Eliminate Worry from Chinese Toothpaste Scare

Lexington, KY (PRWEB) July 10, 2007 -- With concerns about the safety of Chinese-made toothpaste running high, an American company is stepping forward to offer a real alternative to chemical laden products. Trusted Health Products' OraMD is the natural solution to eliminate worry about oral hygiene.

OraMD is made in the United States, using only 100-percent pure botanical oils. Rather than rely on compounds that have a known toxicity and easily tainted (as is the case with the Chinese toothpaste scare) OraMD includes only natural ingredients. These ingredients have been chosen for their natural properties to clean teeth and stave off bacteria. OraMD's scientifically balanced formula is comprised with the botanical oils of peppermint, spearmint and almond. It uses no additives of any kind.

"OraMD is designed to work naturally to clean teeth, freshen breath and help prevent the buildup of bacteria which typically lead to gum disease," said Ray Spotts, president of Trusted Health Products Inc. "OraMD's unique formulation literally replaces chemical toothpastes, mouthwashes and breath mints with a single, safer product."

Interest in products like OraMD is at a peak right now for good reason. "We are fielding many calls regarding our natural toothpaste OraMD, with most inquiries looking for a natural alternative to chemical based toothpastes and especially asking if ours is made in America," said Spotts.

"OraMD is the answer to the question. It is 100 percent pure and natural and is made in the USA."

Spotts explained that the differences between OraMD and regular, drugstore and supermarket toothpaste are many. From the formulation itself right down to the application process, this product is unique from other tooth-cleaning products, he said.

Most commercially sold toothpastes contain ingredients that are well known to have potentially harmful implications. These include sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium fluoride, tricoslan, FD&C Blue Dye #1 and 2, and hydrated silica. Sodium lauryl sulfate is used in virtually all toothpastes because it is the ingredient that makes your toothpaste produce bubbles. But sodium lauryl sulfate is also used the world over in clinical studies to irritate the skin and also used in engine degreasers. One study in Oslo, Norway suggests it could weaken the mouth tissue over time.

Fluoride for example, has been shown to be helpful in preventing cavities, but it can also be toxic. If the ingredients of your normal drugstore tube of toothpaste are swallowed, the concentrated power of fluoride would kill a small child within hours.

That's why the directions say to use a pea sized amount for children under 6 years of age. Not to mention the warning label that the FDA requires "Keep out of the reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately".

Tricoslan has been registered by the EPA as a dangerous pesticide. The dyes themselves can trigger a wide number of behavioral and learning disorders. Hydrated silica can harm the enamel and can prevent re-mineralization of your teeth.

Unlike its drugstore and Chinese counterpart, OraMD is safe if swallowed, does not contain potentially toxic ingredients and is free from dyes and other chemical agents. Instead of a chemically colored paste, OraMD comes in a liquid drop form that is ideal for completely replacing toothpaste, mouthwash and even breath mints. It has proven effective for cleaning teeth, freshening breath and to help prevent bacteria buildup. It is recommended for use with regular, soft-bristled brushes, or electric toothbrush designs.

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