The PROBLEM With Toothpaste

We all know brushing your teeth is good for you, but do we know why? And, more importantly, is there a difference between the products we use??
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[@liyanglim6616]

Dentist here. I agree with most of your points, but I'd like to reiterate, emphasise, and summarise some key points: 1. Prehistoric humans DID have perfectly straight teeth with no decay (although really worn down). This is because their diet contains highly fibrous non-sugary unprocessed foods scavenged from various sources. 2. Our diet now is highly processed with loads of simple sugars and other carbohydrates, which feed the pathogenic streptococcus mutans. They ferment the sugars which produces acids that dissolve our teeth leading to tooth decay. Cutting down on sugary foods would be beneficial. 3. Consequently, toothbrushing AND flossing is pertinent to maintaining our oral health. Correct toothbrushing techniques mechanically remove food residue and plaque on tooth surfaces, while flossing removes those in between the teeth. 4. The fluoride in toothpaste IS a must, to kill bacteria, neutralise acids, AND strengthen teeth. I always recommend patients to not rinse after brushing - ie brush, spit and NO rinsing. Do not buy any expensive naturopathic toothpaste - choose cheaper well-known brands with fluoride. 5. Fluoride is NOT poison. Much like literally any chemical (including water, sugar, and salt), the poison is the dose. Fluoride is only considered harmful at above 5-10g for an adult. An entire tube of toothpaste only has 0.2g of fluoride, and you use a minuscule amount each time. Of course, I am NOT encouraging anyone, especially kids, to swallow tubes of toothpaste.

[@SUPREMELEGEND]

You're wrong about fluoride. If it was safe and good for us, the government would never put it in the water.

[@alexworm1707]

I'm sure as hell rising after brushing, as I've done my whole 30 years of life, with p cavities, and brushing 2 times at most a day, most days only once.

[@pucky8231]

@@alexworm1707 you're getting no benefit from the fluoride then, it has to sit in your mouth for a while.

[@tdgdbs1]

Pre historic humans do not live pass 40.

[@alexworm1707]

@@pucky8231 never needed it

[@leackls1529]

"Just buy the cheapest toothpaste, floss and soft toothbrush. Unless you have a specific medical need to use certain expensive brands, anything else is literally just a waste of money." - pretty much any dentist with an ounce of honesty

[@FutureProofTV]

Haha so true, very often dentists are just working with specific brands which is why they'll recommend them. For the most part, it all works fine!

[@noob19087]

I wonder why do they even sell medium and hard bristled toothbrushes. In my experience they just irritate my gums and don't even clean any better.

[@szetrox]

Dentist here: medium toothbrush is the way to go. I can usually guess that a patient uses soft brushes the moment they open their mouth. 9/10 my guess is right. Soft brushes are not effective in removing plaque. We usually only recommend them to patients who underwent oral surgery. Use medium, dont use too much force or too abrasive substances and you'll be fine

[@noob19087]

@@szetrox Really? I guess it does make sense that soft brushes wouldn't be as good at removing plaque. Is there any situation you would recommend someone to use a hard brush, then?

[@szetrox]

@@noob19087 not really. The bristles are too hard and can wear down the enamel. They can be used to clean dental prothesis' but you can buy specific brushes for that

[@vukstefanovic5348]

Bruh , naturalistic fallacy is strong with people who hate on the "chemicals"

[@furfss]

That’s the vibe I got from this video. If it’s a chemical, it’s bad.

[@marnenotmarnie259]

wait until he finds out that everything is chemicals

[@allisont.6878]

Side note, if you're on any sort of medication (prescription, over the counter, or off the shelf), it's best to check with your doctor before using activated charcoal body products or eating food that has it as an ingredient. If that medication is actively keeping you alive or sane, ABSOLUTELY check with your doc first. Activated charcoal is amazing at absorbing chemicals, and may absorb your meds lessening their effectiveness. Or if it absorbs SOME of your meds but not others, it can totally mess with the balance your doctor(s) intended and cause all sorts of "fun" issues.

[@mnmgirl24]

Especially true for birth control, it can absorb it and make it ineffective

[@Jakey4000]

I'm a pharmacy tech, this is all true, definitely don't ingest activated charcoal if you don't need to. Don't use charcoal toothpastes either, they're extremely abrasive and can easily scrub off tooth enamel.

[@jons2447]

"Doctors" are total frauds, think about it-if the 'doctor' got you 'well' would you keep going to the 'doctor'? Would you keep buying drugs, the way many 'doctors' make most of their money? It is the most ridiculous thing that no one ever questions the way people make money from us. They may not be 'aware' of what the system does but they are part of the problem. The entire 'medical' establishment is based on people profiting from the illnesses & injuries of others. Worse, most never even see what is going on & how they are being abused. This video mentioned the fake 'processed food' industry but it is just a small part of this issue. 'Dentists' are just another kind of 'doctor' & if they actually fixed teeth they would lose money. Worse, they won't even tell their 'patients' what to do to help themselves.

[@allisont.6878]

@@jons2447 If doctors are frauds because people keep going back, I guess I'd better stop getting my car oil changed regularly too. Or fixed when it makes weird noises. Or tires or brake pads replaced when they get thin. They're just going to wear out or break again. The whole car repair and maintenance industry is based on people profiting from the worn & broken cars of others. And dusting the house doesn't work, it'll just get dusty again in a few days. Cleaning the bathroom? Washing clothes? Pssh. Wastes of time and resources. You need to buy all kinds of supplies if you want to do these things society's "right" way. Supplies that run out or wear out and you "need" to buy more. Wait a minute! Should I even bother buying or eating food, when I always seem to get hungry again a few hours later? Hmm. You've opened my mind to the horrors of all sorts of modern ripoff industries. I wonder what other scams I've been blind to my whole life? (/s, because tone can be difficult on the internet.)

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

YES! 10000x this

[@markpugliese6623]

Few things to add- fluoride actually makes teeth resistant to cavities as well. When incorporated into the tooth it can handle more acid (lower ph) before erosion occurs. As far as I know, there are no ADA approved charcoal products as their is concern that it’s too abrasive (you wouldn’t take sandpaper to your teeth would you?). If you really don’t want fluoride you can try nanohydroxyapatite toothpaste. It needs more research but current studies show it is promising in remineralizing teeth but you still lose out on the erosion resistance provided by fluoride

[@chandler_h]

ADA? Americans with Disabilities Act? Perhaps you mean FDA?

[@markpugliese6623]

@@chandler_h American dental association

[@camwholikestrees]

Can you cite where this evidence is from? I’m in Australia and dental associations are often not up to date with research and are more influenced by cooperations than most politicians, some have unchanged polices and recommendations from the 80s/90s despite research providing evidence that is slightly different or now contradicts them. From what I’ve found, fluoride in toothpaste is marginally statistically significant and by comparison ingesting it has a much larger impact on oral health, which is why so many governments globally have added it to water supplies.

[@SUPREMELEGEND]

@@camwholikestrees fluoride is poison. Why would the government ever be concerned with its populations oral health? It's better for government if it's populace is sick and dependent.

[@camwholikestrees]

@@SUPREMELEGEND … not sure what country you’re living in, but after fluoride was introduced the number of tooth decay cases in Australia halved… have any peer-reviewed research to back up your claims?

[@user-tx5vr2lu6e]

The discussion of this topic seemed to sway from being unbiased and empirically-focused. I get that a youtube channel has to present in a way that sounds persuasive and elicits an instinctive reaction, but a lot of the phrasing that was chosen seemed to just be appealing to the naturalistic fallacy. e.g. describing toothpaste as "chemical-intensive" as if that implies it's bad in some way - literally everything in the world contains chemicals. There's over 300 in an apple - pretty "chemical-intensive" if you ask me. The only reason to bring up the number of chemicals is if you're trying to get your audience to think that chemical=bad, or you're under that poorly informed impression yourself. Plus saying the ingredients are "far from 'natural'" - again, as if that has any bearing on their safety. This is classic naturalistic fallacy - cyanide and arsenic and poison ivy are natural but very harmful! Plenty of food additives are artificial but benign! Also, "artificial sweeteners - yeah, like sugar!" confused me. Artificial sweeteners aren't sugar, that's the whole point of them. If you're drinking sugar-free Coke, the acid is still going to harm your teeth, but chewing sugar-free gum (e.g. with Xylitol) can be beneficial for teeth.

[@frodojuniormlg653]

YES thanks for posting this i couldn't agree more i was about to do it myself but you said it way better then i ever could thanks m8

[@neyaneya5554]

While you make good points, also keep in mind that this is an individual making videos with general information. They're not a doctor, not a professor, and cover a wide variety of topics. If viewers watch this and assume it to be 100% truth, then they're delusional.

[@doctorqwerty]

@@neyaneya5554 then maybe this KZbinr is being incredibly irresponsible by spreading misinformation to their 261k subscribers. This video alone has 173k views

[@neyaneya5554]

@@doctorqwerty It's not irresponble. They don't have studies or professional expertise in journalism or scientific fact checking. What if they simply don't know that their information isn't perfectly accurate? It's a youtube channel, not a government. If people are taking every single statement for granted as truth then that's on them.

[@doctorqwerty]

@@neyaneya5554 the fact that they made this video to be informative and educational is irresponsible

[@GregVidua]

My dude, focus on things you can research without attending university for five years. You've messed up both anthropology and chemistry in this one by stumbling on anti-science content online. Just buy a cheap fluoride toothpaste that doesn't taste awfully. There's zero risk.

[@prince5922]

really? that's all you got? "messed up" you have nothing to add, no arguments. You are basically saying "Trust me bro, I'm a keyboard warrior"

[@twist3d537]

and future proof isn't ?@@prince5922

[@stephaniehunter422]

I hate to say I’m disappointed in this video. Given the focus of this channel I thought the video was going to be about the sustainability and ethics of toothpaste manufacturers. But instead there’s some weird, mixed messaging about fluoride and the paleo diet all of which would be more at home on an untrustworthy new age wellness influencer’s Instagram. Everything is made of chemicals, chemicals in and of themselves aren’t ‘bad’. I am so baffled as to why this subject was chosen to be looked at from this angle.

[@donnapeter3060]

Yesss, also promoting charcoal and baking soda is a really bad move. It can erode the tooth enamel. This is irresponsible.

[@ambitiousunicorn57]

Agreed. I love Future Proof a ton, but this video seems kinda random. Maybe something more appropriate would've be diving into the unspoken/unknown marketing, manufacturing, and operation practices in the dental products industry?

[@user-tx5vr2lu6e]

@@donnapeter3060 erode it chemically or because of physical abrasion?

[@donnapeter3060]

@@user-tx5vr2lu6e the latter

[@cathylau7061]

Super disappointed. Talking about ancient humans had perfect teeth. I'm a vet, animals and wildlifes all suffer from horrible dental disease as they age. Yes they live but with a potentially painful mouth. Dental disease also lead to many other systemic illness and death. They lost me as a viewer on this video.

[@genesis_jimmy]

Hi! Dental hygienist here. A fluoride alternative is nano hydroxyapatite. It's non toxic and helps remineralize and protect your teeth from cavities. Definitely recommend looking into it.

[@beyondredemption8179]

Whilst nano hydroxyapatite does remineralise your teeth, it does NOT protect them against cavities. Only fluoride can carry out that job.

[@theeccentric7263]

It is toxic, as the dose makes the poison. Everything is toxic in the right dose.

[@JohnCup-yi4lt]

Read Weston price

[@whauk]

Just adding that there is a toothpaste for children (that has less flouride) because they have smaller bodies and are maybe not so good at spitting out yet. So this keeps them under the dangerous threshold for flouride. Or the other way round: Don't give children an "adults'"-toothpaste.

[@Psychx_]

While I wouldn't recommend trying it out, even children should be fine using regular, fluorinated toothpaste. There's a safety margin of around 500x-1000x incorporated into the regulations that restrict the max. amount of fluoride permitted in tooth paste, while the body wheight of a child is like 0.33x-0.66x that of an adult. They'd have to use at least 165-660 times the regular amount on a daily basis in order to start experiencing some systemic side effects. The reason, why children should use paste that's labeled for them, is that milk teeth absorb more fluoride, which can lead to white ("overmineralized") spots on them - this is a purely cosmetic problem though.

[@nicoled.4472]

Quitting soda was my first step in fighting my autoimmune disease, but at the same time it has change my sugar taste buds and helped me start to cut back on processes foods. That one change was a cascade effect that I now feel so much better and have not had a cavity in years since I quite. And yes I put sugar in my coffee and do eat a sweets/bread. Just not the same amount as the 1-2 cans of soda a day.

[@abedshaaban8876]

quitting sugar stopped all the binge eating and helped me stay at a healthy weight, best decision of my life

[@Pomagranite167]

I have extremely limited my sugar intake in the last few years as well. Went cold turkey in 2019 and slowly reincorporated them once I got some good self discipline going. Have sipped a soda maybe 10 times in the last 3 years. Cant finish half a can. Shits too sweet. Its allowed me to appreciate tea with no sugar, and I've learned to enjoy coffee finally- a plain latte without the need to drown it in sweeteners, creamers, and syrups. Still might enjoy an iced latte with a miniscule amount of vanilla syrup, but for the most part, my drinks are seperated from my sugar. I consume sugar through desserts at this point, intentionally and consciously, every once in a while. My teeth have never been better. But thats only after wrecking them from a childhood of poor habits and hygeine, lack of education, and a dr.pepper addiction 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@albeit1]

I heard the other day that autoimmune disorders may be related to Vitamin D deficiency.

[@laethe230]

Pretty sure my lack of sugary drinks is exactly why my teeth are as good as they are, considering I do not floss, I can barely keep up with brushing (mental illness), and we use fluoride free because anything else tastes like ass. I almost exclusively drink water and rarely eat candy. Haven't had a cavity since childhood and only one crown from when my tmd cracked a molar.

[@Psychx_]

Soda is the worst. It's around pH 2.5-3.5, which is plenty acidic. Additionally, things like added citric acid can act as chelators and thus worsen the erosion process some more by providing an environment allows the enamel minerals to be solvated much more easily. The sugar makes sure that the pH in the mouth stays acidic due to the bacteria.

[@radkovicbe]

Say it with me now, “Anything can be a poison, it’s just a matter of dosage.”

[@OC-CPA]

Can moderation be a poison?

[@rosemarygriffin2184]

Yes, that's why they put fluoride in water, because it causes cancer, Parkinson's disease and dementia,. Fluoride is a by product from making aluminium, and is highly toxic, because they can't dump it, they sell it to water supplies and they put it in our water supply.

[@OC-CPA]

@@rosemarygriffin2184 Who is "they"?

[@jocelynkatz9033]

absolutely not. anything you put in your body has an impact no matter how small. you should learn to cut out toxic foods instead. it also helps with guilt so you don't feel bad for eating a little bit of a chocolate bar or something.

[@rustylarry7465]

"Potency makes the poison" is much more catchy

[@Matty002]

it always makes me laugh that after putting fluoride in tap water, people not only stopped drinking tap water, they switched to soda, which is just sugar and acid which is the worst combination for teeth along with not brushing or flossing

[@user-ci4wl8bv6q]

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[@carmelafernando7823]

Because they're stupid.

[@unknownuser6809]

Hahaha, you also forgot our ancestors usually died a lot earlier. So they didn’t have the length of time to have their teeth rot.

[@Tamajyn69]

Yep, the pseudo-science in this one was disappointing

[@user-ci4wl8bv6q]

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[@starsINSPACE]

I am sensitive to mint so I have to use kids toothpaste with odd flavors. I find the Colgate bubble fruit is less obnoxious than crest sparkle fun. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk 😂 😝

[@joermnyc]

Some brands sell cinnamon flavored toothpaste. Be careful some are “cinnamint”.

[@TechTchno]

One time at school when we were getting those dental checkups, during I believe either my junior or senior year (it was pretty recent though regardless, done within the past year or two), they asked if I wanted vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry flavored toothpaste or something along that line. I am so sad that I can't buy vanilla flavored toothpaste 😭

[@zucchinigreen]

They say cocoa actually has a decent amount of Flouride. I've never tried it but I want to lol. Another alternative is tooth powders made of tumeric and spices. I've never tried it but it's been sold for years as a toothpaste alternative in the East Indian community.

[@squirrelnibbler19]

Tom’s used to have many exotic flavors and Asian toothpastes come in fun flavors too. Also the marshmallow paste on Amazon is great.

[@Tenosyn]

I really really hate mint. My teeth are terrible because everytime I try to restart a hygine routine, I get so annoyed and frustrated with the mint flavor that I just go "Fuck it, I rather have my teeth rot". I go to any grocery store, it's all mint. There is 40 toothpastes here and it all fucking mint. Go online it's either children's tooth paste or some vegan organic stuff that barely works. Abrasives are pretty bad but at least charcoal tasted better than mint.

[@swedneck]

Sorry if i missed it in the video, but i feel it's important to note that in a lot of countries they add flouride to drinking water so afaik that isn't much of a worry, also in medieval times people would just brush their teeth with twigs and maybe some salt to help with abrasion and taste.

[@oldcowbb]

funny enough, conspiracy theorists love to hate fluoride in drinking water

[@beardiemom]

@@oldcowbb Yeah, because conspiracy theorists think that there is no way any government would ever do something for public health. So it *has* to be for mind control.

[@Alias_Anybody]

Regarding teeth specifically, the AMOUNT of sugar/carbs is actually not what matters most, but for HOW LONG you have it in your mouth. Basically, eating all the time or stuff like lollipops are kind of a bad idea.

[@dolphinandwhale9664]

Did he really just say humans have survived millions of years before tooth care? Humans have only existed for ~100,000 years 😬

[@firdaushbhadha2597]

I think he meant the upright walking folks not just sapien.....Google: essential timeline understanding evolution homo sapiens : should be something from the Smithsonian magazine. ~100,000 is a little over simplified.

[@renato360a]

this is a verified channel, but I missed some fact-checking that I'd come to expect of such, specifically I think it would be safer for us all if you cited sources on that baking soda bit and maybe even read short transcripts from the literature documenting your claims. That part of the script did not sound good at all as is. The overall message is constructive, so I don't know, I'll still give the benefit of the doubt.

[@user-tx5vr2lu6e]

Yeah, also including more numbers (for instance with the fluoride vs. fluoride-free toothpaste) would be important rather than just giving a vague "it's not AS effective".. if the research is unclear, some insight into the state of it (a rough range of findings, highlight any problems/limitations of particular papers) would be a start.

[@zeromailss]

yea, he makes great content but not so much on anything beyond that

[@recoveringsoul755]

Fluoride is not good. There's a warning on toothpaste to call poison control if you swallow it. no fluoride for me.

[@PatrisDev]

Never knew that tea has fluoride in it as well. With the amount that I drink, I'm probably undead at this point...

[@FutureProofTV]

Haha I'm sure you're fine... but maybe seek advice from a healthcare professional 😁🤣

[@himat4]

@@FutureProofTV can you release the name of the opening song?

[@CotSwossel]

Just watch out for bladder stones if you drink tea too much. That said I can't resist 2-3 cups a day.

[@steve-qr5up]

I believe there was a video from Brew about that. I think a lady used something like 150 tea bag to brew her iced tea for a number of years and her bones fell apart or something like that. It's been a while since I've seen it so some things might be a bit incorrect.

[@al-rediph]

Hmmm, as a fellow heavy tea drinker, I worry more about manganese content.

[@guineawheat]

For anyone interested, there are some toothpaste tabs (so the "zero waste" option that do have fluoride! They're basically baking soda, mint, fluoride and probably salt or something to bind or stabilize it all so it's a great middle ground for those who don't want all the stuff traditional toothpaste has but are not going to give up fluoride.

[@bk4698]

Thats what I use and its great

[@debutchi]

@@bk4698 any brands you recommend?

[@greenhippie5360]

I've been trying to get some of these for ages but they're so hard to find where I live.

[@leporid257]

I'm allergic to mint so. I'll pass. It can't be that hard to skip the herb that has the point of an allergic reaction. Like. Remember lip plumpers? Acids, chili or mint. You'll cry if you smear mint under your eyes. why.

[@Gilamath.]

Yup! byHumankind sells toothpaste tabs that are made of fluoride, baking soda, binders, and stevia plus mint or cinnamon for flavor (depending on which one you want)

[@reallyamir23]

Disappointed in this one, they are *not* all the same, stannous flouride based toothpastes protect against gingivitis in addition to the other benefits of the more common sodium flouride.

[@SUPREMELEGEND]

LOL! fluoride is poison.

[@al-rediph]

@@SUPREMELEGEND so is water. Overhydration will destroy your kidneys and liver. YOU should stop drinking water!

[@Shortytrevor]

@@SUPREMELEGEND so is water in high enough quantities

[@SUPREMELEGEND]

@@Shortytrevor ya, cause there's fluoride in it.

[@al-rediph]

@u-dont-exist dotcom Mate, your IQ and tooth decay problem are not because of fluoride. It is just ... you and your dental hygiene.

[@shunyucao6538]

So the fact ancient people has life expectancy of less than 30 years old was never put into consideration?

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[@EtienneMaheu]

This video is massively filled with misinformation. From the top... No, the reason you need to brush your teeth with fluoride isn't because your diet is trash and full of "processed" ingredients or even carbs. You could eat tomatoes all day, every day and you'd still come out with the same kind of problems. Why? Because the bacteria in your mouth isn't the only acid stuff that comes in contact with your teeth. Tons of stuff that we eat, starting with citrus and tomates are acidic enough to ruin your enamel over time. They are so acidic, in fact, that they should even be avoided for people suffering from acid reflux. Yeah... Bad enough to mess up your stomach's PH. Sure, 500 years ago people that brushed didn't had fluoride at their disposition. But you know what else they didn't had? Modern looking healthy teeth at the age of 50. NEXT! No, the chemicals in toothpastes aren't dangerous, even in high dosages... because you aren't supposed to be ingesting the stuff! All of the risks mentioned in the video doesn't apply unless you start swallowing your toothpaste. The most ridiculous claim in here is that toothpaste might cause cancer because it contains artificial sweetener. You know what doesn't give you diabetes? Leaving your hand in a bag of sugar for 15 minutes every day. This is why every toothpaste with a high fluoride concentration comes with a warning not to use if you suffer from dysphagia (swallowing problems) because that will definitely cause you some serious problems. With proper toothpaste, you only need to use a gain of rice worth at a time. Way less than what is shown in most Colgate commercials. Speaking of which... No, they are most definitely not all of the same! Not only different tubes will vary in fluoride concentration, from 0.2% all the way up to 1.1%, but some will even contain medicinal ingredients to help with teeth sensitivity. Only toothpastes with 1.1% fluoride have been scientifically demonstrated to remineralize your teeth. In a study, 80% of participants showed measurable improvements after 6 months of use, once everyday before bed, after flossing. That number drops to less than 30% when you compare to 0.5% fluoride and is indistinguishable from control at 0.2%. Not everyone needs this level of fluoride in their toothpaste, but everyone who shows sign of cavities should switch to one of those at least until they can afford proper treatment. They look more expensive, not only because of the listed price, but also because of the quantity you get in a tube, but again, you're only supposed to use a very small amount at a time so they come out as just slightly more expensive than the competition. Disclaimer, I'm not a dentist, but hey guess what! Everything I said here comes from a dentist that saved my badly degraded teeth this way. I went from trice a day Sensodine multi-action (a 0.2% fluoride for sensitive teeth) with worsening symptoms to not even once a day with a 1.1% toothpaste and no more teeth sensitivity. No other treatment was required.

[@theirmom4723]

I have an adult son with special needs and can not spit..he swallows his toothpaste...what should I do?

[@user-tx5vr2lu6e]

@@theirmom4723 I would definitely look at some scientific papers (not just youtube videos like the above which often have misinformation) and work out if 1.1% fluoride would cross into harmful amounts for your son if swallowed. Remember that tap water in many places has fluoride in it, so using a fluoride-free toothpaste (if you decide that is what is advisable) doesn't necessarily mean he'll get no fluoride no his teeth at all. Best of luck :)

[@marnenotmarnie259]

it's so funny looking through the comments, cause they only ever reply to the positive ones and completely ignore the *many* comments about how extremely wrong this video is. (except for the one about how honest dentists will not recommend the fancy expensive crap because it doesn't make a difference. that one they replied to saying that actually dentists are just secretly sponsored by those companies (even though they weren't recommending any specific brand) lol

[@ChryslerPTCruiser]

You’re right! Switching to 1.1% fluoride toothpaste drastically improved my oral health. The thought of using a fluoride free toothpaste makes me shudder

[@Mary1337]

@@marnenotmarnie259 Its... Disappointing. Like at least reply to SOME feedbacky comments? Literally just looks like "not positive comment? OK ignored. Onto next video" 😕😬

[@Zeverinsen]

I'm disappointed that you said to "Just go for the cheap toothpaste", without acknowledging that many of the cheapest brands contain unnecessary foaming agents (SLS) that can irritate your gums, and to steer clear of them if you can afford it (Though the price difference is only a few cents). There's a reason why my dentist uses SLS-free toothpaste, and my oral surgeon recommended that I use SLS-free toothpaste from brands like Zendium, instead of cheap but well-marketed brands like Colgate. I thought you did more thorough research than this TBH.

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[@natashalussier6413]

Be careful with baking soda. It can be to much abrasive and have to potential to harm the enamel of your teeth. I asked my dentist about it and, depending on your situation, can be bad on the long run. Just saying.

[@robhingston]

Correct, just use baking soda to once or twice week to get rid of any stains.. From my in-depth studies, ideal routine is Always take a xylitol mint or gum after your meal or snack, Always Be very gentle when flossing and use a Quality soft toothbrush, Use a fluoride toothpaste a good mouthwash rinse: (Optional but a tongue cleaner can have benefits in reducing Mutans streptococci and Lactobacilli bacteria in the mouth)

[@takase5037]

Fluoride is not a heavy metal. It doesn't accumulate in your body. Baking soda being "mildly abrasive"? That thing can absolutely clean a lot of dirts, not too sure about that

[@klauserji]

"not eat sugar and starch as much" as an asian that have rice as our daily consumption.... it's hard

[@LandonJobe]

As a westerner, with staple starches such as potatoes, carrots, and corn, hard agree.

[@captainmakai]

Probably also why the skeletons had good teeth.. they died at like 25 so..

[@ricardoludwig4787]

An important problem with activated charcoal is that in some ways it's just like fluoride, where your really really don't want to ingest it, because it has such a massive surface area that it's linked to disrupting intestinal absorption, not to mention it being very abrasive. Tldr you just replaced one useful and long term tested cleaning substance for another useful but less tested cleaning substance.

[@estefaniaboujon6830]

I think its safer to ingest the carbón than the fluoride because its probably going to help the absorsion of some toxins too, thats why its use for intoxications and poisonings( I take a tablet of charcol when I drank too much and it works wonders). Also I have a friend studying to be a dentist and she told me they practice with corps's teeth and to clean them they use activated charcoal and wraped them in aluminium paper and they come out great

[@user-ci4wl8bv6q]

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[@carolinekathleen5277]

just found out that this channel has less than 200k subscribers- here i was thinking you had at least a million! insanely high quality videos, keep it up!

[@FutureProofTV]

Wow, thank you for being here!

[@Artofcarissa]

One important thing to note is that toothpaste without SLS helps prevent the inside of my cheeks from sloughing off, so I always make sure the toothpaste I use doesn’t have that and I’m fine.

[@oofshapedhuman4974]

Cheeks sloughing off? I’m sorry could you explain that for me. Never heard of it before

[@Artofcarissa]

@@oofshapedhuman4974 sure, basically the skin of the inside of my mouth would peel, almost like I was exfoliating or something. It was pretty gross and horrifying the first time it happened; I brought it up to my dentist and they suggested to use toothpaste with no SLS and it helped immediately.

[@oofshapedhuman4974]

@@Artofcarissa that does sound unpleasant glad it seems like it was an easy fix at least

[@bullcherokeee]

I have the same issue. I found out when I tried my ex gf’s toothpaste while staying at her place for a week and was concerned i suddenly had oral cancer. Switched back to sensodyne and it stopped :)

[@Pomagranite167]

Crest does it to me. I avoid that shit like the plague

[@yohaan9]

Definitely didn't guess Colgate was that old. In India it's a household name since AGES! Just asked my grandmum and she remembers her grandmum use it as well. Darn!

[@FutureProofTV]

Haha yeah that seems to be the case with a lot of brands we cover here, these companies have been around foreeeeever 😅

[@yohaan9]

@@FutureProofTV I have been noticing that yes, just never ever heard of the other brands in India except Colgate. It could be a developing vs Developed country thing as well but. The first time I ever heard about Gortex (sorry if I butchered the spelling) was on your channel and then a world touring biker who I met at a service station. It's still a pretty big world :)

[@yohaan9]

@@FutureProofTV correction : Never heard most of the brand names. Not all. My bad. Sorry!

[@kayshah233]

@@yohaan9 Hey there! My mom's from India and she said that growing up her mother used charcoal and would rub it on her teeth. Wasn't until the British introduced Colgate as the "civilized" option that it became a big thing. Tons of civilizations have used charcoal with more or less no effects (also healthier diets)

[@yohaan9]

@@kayshah233 Good....my grandmums first child (my uncle) was born when she was around 15. So you see, her grandmum was well around post British colonization. I don't mean to question anyones knowledge, of course people till this day use charcoal in alot of places. I'm just saying Colgate was around then, she could be lying to me as well but doesn't matter here really. 😊. Have a good day buddy

[@tillie_brn]

I have a lot of siblings, so when I was a kid my parents weren't always able to keep track of who had brushed their teeth or not, and I hated doing it so I got away with not brushing my teeth for weeks at a time. Thing is, we rarely had carbs or sugar, my parents being health nuts we would mostly have fruits, veggies and lean meat/fish. Our dentist was always surprised that everyone in the family had excellent oral health, and praised my parents for teaching us good hygiene. 😂

[@leighm]

Yes!!! It’s the carbs and sugar!!! Those hamburger buns from certain fast food establishments are full of sugar and turn into a mushy paste and sits right on the gum line. I noticed a big difference when I started eating celery sticks and other plants and gave up the carbs. My mother is a dentist and I haven’t been to the dentist in like 12 years. And She hasn’t looked in my mouth. I make my own toothpaste. My oral health to me feels sooooo much better on a WFPB diet. I learned the difference after my time as a junk food vegetarian lol I also remember having chicken getting stuck in my teeth and it causing halitosis because I wasn’t a regular flosser. Now a days I try and remember to floss but it doesn’t feel like a sin not to, on a very low carb WFPB diet.

[@Ludix147]

My parents would always check whether all the toothbrushes were wet, but it took us a long time to figure out their method :D

[@luckybreak360]

I think toothpaste is a lie

[@Phalaenopsisify]

I appreciate the work you have done with this video, I know it takes a lot of energy and time to produce this kind of content but I'm disappointed with the amount of errors. For your next video I suggest you brush up (see what I did there? ;) ) on source criticism and use a majority of first hand, peer reviewed sources from recognized institutions. Perhaps Leah can help as she has a well rounded scientific background.

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[@Sk8rToon]

Oh, I have not heard that brush your teeth PSA in soooo long! Fun fact: that PSA was done by an animation studio that was outsourced to work on Animaniacs episodes. That’s why the one character looks like Skippy with bigger teeth.

[@FutureProofTV]

Hey, that's super interesting!! Thanks for sharing and joining us here 😁

[@owenhowever1958]

Y’all should do a video on the vulnerabilities of local as well as regional and national Internet service providers when there is a catastrophic service failure, because this morning I missed the premiere of this video and everyone at work couldn’t clock in or book rooms because of a fiber optic line broke a few towns over

[@Jakey4000]

I currently use neutrafluor which is colgates 5000ppm fluoride toothpaste, it's a pharmacist only product here because of its high fluoride content, though it's amazing for how well it works. My teeth used to be in pain from neglect, my dentist recommended I use this and I've never looked back. I once bought a different toothpaste because nutrafluor is kinda expensive, within 2 days my teeth were starting to hurt again.

[@DemonEyes23]

Yes toothpaste contains sugar, but it's sugar that doesn't add to tooth decay as the bacteria can't metabolize it. An odd fact to miss IMO. Among other issues with this video.

[@derrickheng564]

Have you adjust your conjecture due to different life expectancy and infant mortaility rate (perhaps from from poor diet) between stone age and morden human?

[@elise8917]

My dentist from childhood said that the stuff that makes your toothpaste foam is actually bad for you. Also the consistency of your saliva and your genetics are important factors in dental health.

[@FutureProofTV]

Didn't know saliva consistency was a factor, thanks for sharing Elise!!

[@kkwijaya2567]

Think that's SLS and/or SLES

[@Call-me-Al]

@@FutureProofTV saliva composition quality AND saliva quantity are big factors. Which is a problem for people with Sjögren's syndrome because they usually have both shitty quality and insufficient quantity.

[@Zeverinsen]

It can be, and I'm surprised that he didn't mention it. The fluoride content as well as the absence of SLS/SLES is usually a quality indicator for me when it comes to toothpaste, but I guess that didn't fit into the "All toothpaste is the same"-narrative of the video.

[@elise8917]

@@kkwijaya2567 Now I know what to look for when I buy a different brand of toothpaste thanks :D

[@kakaderaunak]

This is a lovely video! I once ended up visiting a local community dentist instead of one's with flashy credentials here in India. He candidly told me between my cavity fixing sitings that most of the stuff you see in advertisements is pure garbage. All you need to do is cut your sugar, brush twice with a Colgate, much better if ones got powdered forms of teeth cleanser and finally use a strong threat from the sewing kit to floss once a week instead of using the flavoured plastic

[@Pomagranite167]

A strong thread from a sewing kit? Most thread these days is made from polyester. Aka plastic lol.

[@druec2863]

My dad's a nutritionist so I have been through all types of toothpastes as a child. Here's my opinion. Branded toothpaste (i.e. Colgate) is the general public option. There isn't much argument over its effectiveness and its dentist recommended. Activated charcoal has health benefits but it can be overly abrasive. I suggest using it only if you need to remove teeth stains (i.e. coffee and tea). Baking soda always tasted terrible to me so I used it once and never again. Any other non-fluoride option will clean your teeth but with less chemicals to assist you. Overall, the more natural you go, the more extra work you will have to put in to maintain oral hygiene. So you better be brushing at least twice a day, flossing regularly, and maybe even using a mouthwash for extra freshness. Which is what my dad does. All of his dental products are natural, he has a rigid dental routine, and he never gets cavities. Whereas, brand name toothpastes are designed to assist in our tooth decaying diets (as mentioned in the video) so it allows for more room if you don't brush, floss, and oral rinse at the dentist recommended levels. Additionally, your diet plays a huge factor. Don't buy your dental products from the health food/nutrition aisle and not eat healthy. Those products are generally marketed for people who eat healthier diets and will work for them aka my dad. 😂

[@ChocookieMonster]

I don't actually have a problem with fluoride, in fact I use a tooth paste that contains both, but one of the few other things that doesn't just protect enamel but helps to renew it is Xylitol and you can use it as a sugar substitute! I sweeten my tea with Xylitol now and if you include the effect of eating two spoonfuls of sugar less, it's like I'm brushing my teeth one more time per day.

[@Shortytrevor]

had issues a few years back with lots of cavities, change in diet didn't help so dentist recommended using a high-fluoride toothpaste a few times a week. Made the switch and have seen only 1 or 2 cavities in the last few years, sometimes your genes just make for a mouth biome that is more susceptible to cavities

[@AkhierDragonheart]

The one thing I've heard online and from my dentist over and over that will help is an electric toothbrush. Toothpaste? Use what you can afford. Flossing? Yes, but unless you have tight teeth the normal stuff will work. Toothbrush? Technically you can do just fine with a normal one, the thing is the electric cheats by doing the tough/tedious part for you. Least that is my understanding.

[@politereminder6284]

I hate electric toothbrushes. They are a pain to clean. Yuck!

[@Zeverinsen]

It's true for most people, and a worthy investment. An oscillating toothbrush with a 30 second quadrant timer is the best way to go for most. I saw significant improvement after I started using one myself! And that was after having switched to an SLS-free toothpaste already :-)

[@trollhungry5225]

I went low carb about 10 years ago, when I found out about this connection between carbs and tooth decay. Not a single cavity since then, while before that I had had quite a few. It's such a pity I have found out about this connection far too late to preserve my teeth in mint condition.

[@Grumplestitskin]

I’m a Dental hygienist. (One of the people busting up those poor suckers mouths in the TikTok videos) On the whole this is pretty accurate. I could nitpick it, but great job condensing so much info into a relatively short video.

[@cadmean-reader]

Just flip the carton around to look at the ingredients list and the order that they're listed in. Interesting read; surprisingly lots to learn from. Also a useful life-hack for any other food/stuffs with an ingredients label

[@Jcewazhere]

We used toothpaste as a cheaper alternative to buffing compound in my high school jewelry classes. It's scary how fast that stuff will abrade away copper and silver. To be fair that's on a several thousand RPM buffing wheel, and copper is much softer than enamel, but still...

[@marnenotmarnie259]

that's kinda the point… it has to get rid of the gross stuff stuck to your teeth or you might as well just brush with water

[@Zeverinsen]

And if you drink too much water you can die. Your anecdote is spiking unnecessary fear inside your head.

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[@stewie6166]

Colgate arrived really late in our region due to late market arrival (or poor connectivity). I still remember people use ash with charcoal dust on mouth and just chew on small bamboo branches. Instead of baking soda, we using the liquid filtered out from burnt pea plant ash with water. Taste better than baking soda if we use to cook food, now people dont use it, either bcz lazy or more conventional .

[@Call-me-Al]

Toothpastes vary in quality a lot, and some do have "revolutionary" ingredients if you have vulnerable teeth. Using toothpaste with "novamin" has radically improved my dental health, I haven't tried any with "biomin" yet because the novamin tooth paste I can buy at any pharmacy while the biomin stuff I would have to order from outside of the EU (UK, brexit makes it costlier to buy UK stuff) but it is supposed to be far better than novamin which is pretty shocking considering how much of a huge upgrade novamin toothpaste was for me already. This despite before it using fluoride toothpaste twice daily plus fluoride gel once a week. Fluoride alone isn't as great as with the novamin stuff.

[@BenMeier814]

Lowkey, kinda disappointed you didn’t mention toothpaste containing Nano-Medical Hydroxyapatite…. It’s a game changer when it comes to toothpaste. Not only does it help prevent cavities, but it can help reverse them too.

[@FutureProofTV]

That's an oversight on our end - we already had a 16min script so it wasn't included but it definitely deserves a mention. Thanks for bringing this to the table! 🤘

[@sierrasouthwell9237]

Any brand recommendations?

[@benjaminnhlam2867]

Most clinical studies don't find significant differences between Hydroxyapatite and Fluoride toothpaste formulations. And given the much higher cost of the novel Hydroxyapatite toothpastes, fluoride would still be a better choice unless you're specifically advised by a professional to use it.

[@MetalAnimeGuy]

@@sierrasouthwell9237 I've liked boka

[@JHenriqueFranco]

@@benjaminnhlam2867 Could you share some sources?

[@boowiebear]

Oh man, anti-fluoride people are going to show up and spout anecdotes.🙄

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[@iqskirby]

When I was younger, the kind of toothpaste I would often use was Mentadent, which featured both a blue fluoride/peroxide side and white baking soda side from its dual dispenser device. I'm sad that it's been discontinued over here in the US

[@cityhunter2501]

havet had cavities in years but my gums are receding and rear teeth are getting sensitive, one thing i just recently learned is that after brushing you shouldn’t be rinsing with water

[@spilledmilk4801]

Might have gum disease then.

[@cityhunter2501]

@@spilledmilk4801 me having gum disease? maybe but I just had my teeth cleaning done last week and our dentist didnt see anything wrong, he did say though that you shouldnt be rinsing your mouth with water after brushing your teeth and he's been doing it for the past 20 years and he's in his 60s now.

[@clarkcampbell6890]

@@cityhunter2501 i have receding gums too, dentist told me its down to brushing too hard

[@cityhunter2501]

@@clarkcampbell6890 thanks, that’s a very possibility as before last year i always thought a hard brush was better. i changed to a medium last year and will look for a softer brush.

[@SoEmmaz1ng]

There's been a few studies of how Stannous Fluoride has been proven to be more effective at enamel remineralization and killing bacteria at/preventing bacterial growth at the gum line. I've tried this and can say a lot of enamel and periodontal diseases, INCLUDING AN ABSCESS, have resolved. The most important investment on top of that has, to me, been a GOOD toothbrush (aquasonic for me) and a water flosser.

[@mktemple476]

EVERYTHING IS CHEMICALS

[@Paperfiasco]

By and large the only reason I use a specific toothpaste is for sensitivity thanks to a few caps in place, the difference is genuine to me, I can feel a lot less stinging pain when I switched.

[@thecapone45]

I know this is dark and idk how applicable it is here, but one random thing I remember from reading The Will to Live (a book about a man who, against all odds, survived the death camps during the Holocaust) was how he commented on how he doubted the claims of dentists. No one was able to brush their teeth or had any sort of dental hygiene. Yet, everyone’s teeth seemed to be healthy and their gums had been better off. It seemed that a large portion of the prisoners had actual better dental health once they’d been cut off from conventional tooth hygiene. Purely anecdotal but still something I think about.

[@PlainBlueFolders]

So floride which has been tested again and again is bad and should be avoided, but activated charcoal which has a potential to interact with medications is a-ok.

[@keco185]

That’s not quite what he said. He didn’t say activated charcoal was better. Nor do I think he implied it. All he said what that the most important thing is to eat right and brush with something

[@FutureProofTV]

So true, not everything that the "all-natural" community deems safe has been tested enough to prove its benefits. Thanks for sharing + joining us here!!

[@michealpersicko9531]

Yet there's people like me who have hypocalcemia and are told to use prescription strength fluoride in order to build back up the minerals in your teeth that your body doesn;'t make enough of naturally. It's only a problem and hazardous to your health if you're ingest enough of it. f you arent using prescription strength toothpastes the amount in normal toothpastes are small so swallowing a little bit isn't going to to do you much harm. If you really want to be safe then just don't swalow it because if it isn't ingested then it's pretty much inert and won't casue you much harm at all. stop spreading misinformation and claiming shit without any sources to backup your statements.

[@MsRainingDays]

@@keco185 let me introduce you to the concept of sarcasm

[@keco185]

@@MsRainingDays sarcasm is a bit more nuanced than just to make jokes. It’s used as commentary to illustrate why a remark is misguided. The comment they made was to illustrate the idea that the video stating activated charcoal is good while fluoride is bad was misguided. I responded saying the video didn’t make that claim

[@repker]

I noticed a problem while watching through some of your videos. Basically, you platform fringe conspiratorially adjacent ideas. For instance, you put fluoride dissent on equal footing with it's support. The funny thing about people is that we generally don't account for this kind of skepticism. Many people will leave this video and later perhaps talk to their coworkers and say something along the lines of, "did you know fluoride might be bad for you?" Then the potentially impressionable coworker will take from that, "fluoride is bad for you, you should just use charcoal based toothpaste!" This is one way misinformation spreads. Skepticism is okay, but it really only works for some people. For the most part you kind of have to come down pretty hard on fringe ideas. Yea, epistemologically speaking it's difficult to know much of anything for certain. Always entertain the idea that you might be wrong! Yadda yadda. Trouble is, that isn't pragmatic. This kind of approach just doesn't work for larger and larger groupings of people.

[@grantmillard8387]

I brush once a day, in the morning. Floss as needed which comes out to about once a month. Don't go to the dentist for checkups and haven't had to do so for any active care since I stopped. Have all my teeth. Gums don't bleed when I floss. Everything is fine.

[@Natuesanomalies]

We need floridie and minerals which used to be in the rivers our ancestors would drink from but now it's all filtered out.

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[@buchti95]

In Germany we have this medical toothpaste concentrate called Ajona since 70 years now. It's used by many dentists, without flourids and with natural ingredients & lasts forever because you just need to use paste the sice of a lentil to brush your teeth.

[@hanwagu9967]

Why are you always talking about US rather than Canada stats since you are Canadian are you not? But I digress. Why is the title called "The PROBLEM with Toothpaste" when almost everything you talked about has nothing to do with toothpaste but diet. A subset of people are adopting Paleo but ignore that humanoids in Paleo times didn't live long, so there's always that conveniently ignored fact. Ok, so the only debate about flouride toothpaste is flouride, which is rather idiotic. The US has had flouride in water since the 40s and has not been a vector of overdose or health stemming from flouride. When I grew up, we brushed at school and basically everyone just swalled the toothpaste as young kids, and there was no spike or widespread or even a blip of flouride related issues. It seems all these issues have increased concomitant to the prevalence and increases in immune, bacterial, and allergie issues among kids that has more to do with over cleaning and over use of antibiotics, etc, (and oh boy we are going to definitely increased spikes as a result of covid over cleaning). For example, peanut or nut allergies were rare growing up, but the prevalence in children in the US has more than tripled over a just the past couple decades. yes, we could do what hunters and gatherers do and many developing countries do: just pull out bad teeth and not worry about how you look; however, western societies (save UK maybe) values appearances for whatever reason. Even though you would think that teeth are medically necessary, at least in the US and most countries, teeth are considered cosmetic, which is why in the US dental insurance is separate from health insurance. Talk about a problem.

[@Mary1337]

Some creators do it because their audience is more from one region than another. A British youtuber that I watched yesterday did it too lol, got confused for a second! And sometimes studies and shit are limited.

[@mikaem]

I really liked the video and I completely understand that this is just an overview (and its really good btw). I would have loved if you touched on the different types of fluoride. As someone in the small minority of individuals who's teeth are stained by stannous fluoride, I would love to know why its seems like every brand is switching to it over sodium fluoride.

[@reallyamir23]

Because it has the added benefit of protecting against gum disease on top of the other benefits of sodium flouride. Also the staining is much less common with colgate based stannous flouride products due to them utilizing zinc phosphate as the stabilizing agent, compared to crest which uses a different stabilizing agent I can't recall but doesn't prevent staining.

[@cele1977]

I've had staining as well from drinking flouride water, or possibly from those 80's toothpastes. My dentist fixed the couple that were visible, and couple in the back are as is, but I was also told those are the strongest teeth and not to worry about the way they look. I haven't used flouride toothpaste in years, figured I get plenty of it from drinking the water. My twice a year visits to the dentist for cleaning and check up have been going smoothly. I have only added a waterpick to my cleaning routine, so now I waterpick, floss, then electric toothbrush. It's working out well for me.

[@katir6969]

Okay, so, I grew up with NO flouride. Even at the dentist. I had soo many cavaities until I switched to big brand toothpaste with fluoride when I was 16/17. Suddenly, no more cavities, my gum line is recovering and my teeth don't hurt. Almost like flouride works.

[@jessepinkman8158]

This is not TRUE when your tooth is prune to cavity and got already a lot of fillings on it. There is some special toothpaste that can clean fillings well specifically like PreviDent for example. It actually does work.

[@MsRainingDays]

But filling are not attacked by microbes so not sure why that's important

[@SjaakSchulteis]

Well, I'm exactly doing that: I stopped eating sugary things like bisquites, white bread and all, no sweets, no sugar in my coffee. For my "sweet tooth" I eat fruit. We never buy vegetables out of a can or any other processed food (as far as I can see). My wife buys food at the markets... so all in all we should be on the right track. Oh and did I not mention that I lost weight as well?

[@Pomagranite167]

Super happy for you and i've been loving the same way! I still get the occasional hankering for some chocolate and a custard filled fruit tart but for the most, my sweet tooth takes a backseat to me "needs real food" teeth lol

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[@nadiamin168]

Hey man. What about junk food? Did you cut that down too?

[@SjaakSchulteis]

@@nadiamin168 If you ask me: yes I nearly never eat junk food...didn't do much before either.

[@SjaakSchulteis]

@@nadiamin168 If you're asking me: I nearly never ate junk food. Maybe once in half a year at KFC.... I don't like hamburgers etc.

[@jesusavila4024]

I theorize that cavities really didn't start until sweeteners were discovered which is honey and sugar cane. Some of the foods that didn't really come out until modern times that really corroded teeth like colas which contains phosphoric acid is terrible for teeth.

[@misstekhead]

Bwahahaha! I love you for reminding me of that PSA shown at the beginning of the vid. Muah! Pure chef’s kiss!

[@kazooduck]

future proof keeps on getting both more and less obscure every time, and im here for it! who's choosing these topics, levi or the writer team? also, that Egypt joke was good!

[@AJL713]

Great videos 👍 I once brushed my teeth with baking soda and my teeth felt amazingly clean but, I later read that baking soda may be “too abrasive” and will gradually wear your enamel. Did you find any similar negatives to using baking soda in your research for this video? What do you think are the right ingredients to look for in your toothpaste after making this video? Thanks

[@FutureProofTV]

As far as our research, baking soda is mostly safe and people have been using it foreeever - all of our sources are linked in the description. However! Always make sure to consult with a healthcare professional to see if it's right for you. If any dentists 👀 have anything to add feel free to comment below! Thanks for tuning in 🤙

[@dracarmenhenriquez3310]

@@FutureProofTV unlike what everyone says, baking soda it’s no that abrasive, you can check RDA charts and it’s pretty much safe, sadly as you said in the video you lose the fluoride protection when you brush with plain water or baking soda (I’m a dentist abroad) 🦷✌🏼 overall super informative and educational video

[@cele1977]

@@dracarmenhenriquez3310 I have been living in two separate countries where flouride is added to the water. I haven't been using flouride toothpaste for years, I figured I get enough by drinking the water. So far so good.

[@dracarmenhenriquez3310]

@@cele1977 nice! Diet and hygiene are key to oral health🦷 because cavities are sugar and plaque dependent, if those factors are controlled you may have low cavity risk. Saliva plays a fundamental part too. Sadly not every country has access to fluoride tap water 💧 like in my country for example

[@sini234]

I once asked my dentist if I could use baking soda for brushing my teeth and whitening, he looked at me as if I‘d grown a second head. Told me to never, ever, ever put something that agressive (bc of low/high pH) in my mouth (at least not for cleaning). Afaik, that is the standard in my home country.

[@flamevell3258]

I was really hoping you would mention nano-hydroxyapatite, or mhap. I've been using it for a bit and I think it might be a good thing to look into. Maybe a video about on it in the future?

[@joetilman7227]

Urine does not have teeth *cleaning* properties, but it is a teeth *whitener.* Still not recommended, for multiple reasons...

[@ChocolateDealer]

I use natural toothpaste and avoid fluoride including when I visit the dentist. However I also cleaned up my eating (cut a lot of carbs) and my tooth and gum health has improved so much. I have 6 monthly check ups and before there was always a serious discussion on my gum recession. However after years of natural toothpaste, no fluoride and better eating - no such conversations at the dentist and better gums (and gums are a massive correlation with other health conditions). So for me - natural is 💪🏼

[@krinklesofmadness]

quite a bit out of your depth here, I would think at best you’ve communicated muddy info from the internet on fluoride and how diet affects dental health. For the sake of brevity I can tell you were sorta afraid of the weeds in this video but those weeds matter. A lot. Would be better when you leave off on a confused note to give your audience some direction. Public health history on dental care is ever relevant and will continue to exist that way because commodity agriculture and refined foods are here to stay in some form.

[@chachachazki]

Yes, there is difference between them and the ingredients. I'm severely allergic to one of the colourants especially in whitening toothpastes, titanium dioxide, and really struggle to find ones that I can use. There are a lot of chemicals that get shoved into them.

[@muderbuder]

So one more thing to do to help deal with this issue. Anytime you want anything, especially with sugar or carbs. Rinse your mouth with water just like you would with mouth wash. It's not a lot but it does help some by reducing the overall acidity. This will keep it from being as strong sitting on your teeth

[@PandaTheGreen]

Baking soda? Seriously? Again? At this rate it won't take too long before we find out that we can reach different solar systems using the stuff. That shit can do anything.

[@grumpybulldog19]

Baking soda will save the world somehow. If doesn't, use vinegar instead. These shxx are used for everything.

[@PopeDope69-420]

Ask a dentist what to use. They will all say Sensodyne because it has a chemical in it that the other brands don’t use.

[@donnapeter3060]

Other brands do use the same stuff

[@luriglilleskutt]

Also opt for a toothpaste from a company that does not require animal testning!

[@davestagner]

I have to use a lauryl sulfate free toothpaste due to autoimmune-related irritation (lichen planus). My daughter has the same problem. Lauryl sulfate is EVERYWHERE, a popular industrial foaming agent. I use Periosciences Hydrating AO, which is pricy and sometimes hard to get, but just about anything else causes painful irritation to my cheeks and gums.

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[@cyler6127]

The problem with toothpaste… thanks for listening to my Ted talk

[@FutureProofTV]

😅😅

[@debutchi]

I’m surprised sensodyne wasn’t mentioned

[@DanAlexC]

we had toothpaste for thousands of years. Apples. eat one after every meal. I'm pushing 40 and never seen the inside of dentist cabinet. Still got all my corn healthy. Can get another 15 years with them easy.

[@DanteVelasquez]

Studies have shown that xylose works in a similar way to fluoride by inhibiting the bacterias ability to feed and create acid. When adding calcium it remineralizes the teeth.

[@joermnyc]

I’ve used Toms of Maine because they explain where they source ingredients from, and what they do. I don’t understand the weird “Flat earth”-ish “fluoride is evil” thing, though it does help to know that if you have kids, and they have baby teeth, do use kids low fluoride toothpaste, as too much fluoride can make their adult teeth permanently brown for some reason.

[@justinmellem8964]

As far as diet goes, most Americans eat excessive amounts of carbs because they are affordable. I know potatoes and rice are a big part of my diet since I spend 60% of my income on housing alone and can't afford anything else

[@duroncrush]

Hydroxyapatite it is what your teeth are made of, it can replaces Fluoride in toothpaste with similar results. It's great for suffers of dry mouth. Fluoride needs saliva to remineralize teeth, Hydroxyapatite works even in a dry mouth. Several countries have banned Fluoride including Japan, Hydroxyapaite is used in stead. I use a tooth paste called "Grind" it has several other ingredients that help control bacteria, and assiste with remineralizing. I recommend it because I want it to continue to be made.

[@dragonskunkstudio7582]

I need to buy a new tube as what I have left is the backup tube of Close-up AKA Sweet big red gum red gel, doesn't feel like I'm helping brushing my teeth at all. Colgate or alike I like the white paste that has a chalky feel to it making seem like I'm using a fine tooth polish. Oh I been on a zero sugar diet, zero bleeding gums since among many other benefits.

[@MssIAMNOBODYSPECIAL]

This video was really helpfull. I recently switched to (natural) toothpaste tablets with Fluoride (mostly because no tube = less plastic, the tablets come in paper bag that I put in a glass flask at home). Untill now I was still a bit worried if it would have adverse effects on my dental health, but this really helped bring my mind at ease. It was a bit getting used to, but I really love the tablets, because I never accidently use too much toothpaste anymore. Recommend for anyone that wants to use less plastic. Next step is to find myself a more sustainable toothbrush, but still need to do my research on what to watch for and then where I can buy it.

[@Geskipt]

To the brand who started adding the unnecessary foaming agent (SLS) to most tooth pastes: I hate you. I do have to be picky with brands because that stuff causes mouth sores for many people.

[@literaterose6731]

This!!!

[@ilostsomethingonce]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you need either starch or sugar in your diet? Like to prevent fainting? So the only natural option would be to just get this from fruit right?

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[@ridnaw9796]

Eat complex carb, red rice or something like that. You don't need starch or sugar to live or not faint. But it would not be an enjoyable life.

[@Hathur]

I went my entire first 22 years of life using fluoride toothpaste. Never had 1 cavity. At 23 I switched to fluoride-free toothpaste made from mostly baking soda and a few other ingredients. Within 4 years I had SIX cavities. Went back to fluoride toothpaste and 21 years later now in my mid 40's I've never had a single cavity again.

[@adera234]

Yessss cannot stop watching those videos. Side note: tartar and oral bacteria can be linked to heart disease, go to your dentist.

[@FutureProofTV]

SO glad you're enjoying them! And yes, always consult a healthcare professional 👀👀

[@mckamy4711]

This came at the perfect time because I've been thinking about this a lot recently. How we clearly aren't supposed to eat the diets a lot of us do today because otherwise we wouldn't need this manmade chemical concoction that our ancestors did not have or need and were perfectly fine without it. That said, I would much rather kiss someone who brushed their teeth or used mouthwash than someone who hadn't

[@sini234]

My ganddad lived to see his 100. birthday, such old age was unthinkable for hunter/ gatherers. Don‘t you think that the fact we live sooo much longer than in the stone age has a lot to do with our need to brush our teeth and keep them healthy not only til were 40, but until were 100?

[@marnenotmarnie259]

@@sini234 nooo that's impossible, our ancient ancestors died at 40 because that's healthier than living to 100 /s

[@semekiizuio]

I will just say the only thing keeping old people alive is pharmaceuticals. With out them they'd enter withdrawal and shut down

[@serene4693]

I guess I should just focus on what kind of toothbrush I'd use. I have been using colgate paired with my Oclean Flow and its kinda working well.

[@wintersprite]

I’ve also heard it’s best to have a gap of at 20 minutes between eating and brushing (or vice versa) as you teeth are more vulnerable to acids and sugars within the 20 minutes. I’ve heard, too, that glycerin in toothpaste can make it harder for the fluoride to help remineralize teeth.

[@GDRobbye]

Problem is that by waiting 20-30 minutes after eating allows the harmful bacteria to attack the tooth. I've tried the "wait 30 minutes before brushing" thing and I've noticed my teeth weren't as clean as when brushing straight away. I think the best option is this: Straight after eating, you floss; after flossing you use mouthwash (something with fluoride) and then brush gently. The fluoride in the mouthwash should help mineralize the tooth enamel.

[@wintersprite]

@@GDRobbye I don’t know the while mechanics of it but the enamal is supposedly softer right after eating and brushing can make it worse. Most days I skip breakfast since I have to be up early for work so I brush my teeth and then don’t eat until a few hours later. So either might be harmful, I suppose, for different reasons.

[@GDRobbye]

@@wintersprite Yes, enamel is weaker after eating, but fluoride helps with strengthening it. That's why I suggested using fluoride mouthwash after eating, as it will help strengthen the enamel back up. Also, the tooth absorbs more minerals in that weakened state than it does in its normal state. So you'll get more out of the fluoride at that point. There's pro's and con's to each and I haven't heard of a clear "this way is objectively better" method