I'm in the process of reading The Fluoride Deception by Chris Bryson (one of the 12 books I'm reading). And it has prompted me to switch to a new fluoride-free toothpaste.
So I picked up some Tom's of Maine from Whole Foods Market. So far, I've really enjoyed it. I like the flavor. I like that it doesn't have fluoride. And I like how they list all of their ingredients on the side of the box, going so far as to provide a Q&A about what xylitol, propolis, and myrrh are and why they're used in the toothpaste.
I'm currently using Tom's "natural antiplaque toothpaste with propolis and myrrh" (they offer a number of different toothpaste varieties, both with and without fluoride).
My friend Chad, who just completed a year of teaching English in Japan, is convinced that fluoride keeps teeth from getting cavities. For proof, he indicated that Japan does not use fluoride in toothpaste or drinking water... and he observed that their teeth are riddled with cavities.
I tend to believe the Japanese have cavities for some other reason besides lack of fluoride. When I finish the book, I'll let you know more conclusively what I believe about fluoride and why.
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