Primal Life Organics Blog

Dental care can be confusing but it doesn't have to be. As a mom and a nurse, I know how important it is to maintain good oral health.

I also understand how confusing it can be to stand in the dental health aisle of a store and try to choose dental products based on their flashy marketing claims.

It gets even more confusing when you know to avoid what I call “toxipaste” - dental products with fluoride and toxic chemicals - and start looking for “natural” toothpaste.

Natural ingredients are extremely important - I get it! However, there's more to dental care than just being natural. To truly be effective, dental products MUST provide three essential things. Miss any one of these, and the product will not be able to prevent and heal cavities and gum disease.

Taking care of your body is one of the best investments you can ever carry out. This consists of detoxing your body regularly, eating healthy meals, and using safe oral and skin products.

Fluoride is a flooding mineral found in our meals, water, and other products. If you make use of commercial toothpaste or drink tap water, there’s a high possibility that you’re exposing your body to fluoride. 

Fluoride has been hailed for its cavity-fighting powers by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the America Dental Association. However, according to a growing body of medical research, too much fluoride in your system poses many risks. Furthermore, fluoride doesn’t actually fight off cavities. Instead, it puts an outer coating on your teeth without fixing the core issue – a lack of mineralization. 

Studies show that fluoride’s negative effects include cognitive impairment, thyroid dysfunction, and many others we’ll explore in this article. So, yes, you need a fluoride detox. It doesn’t require any painful process or exhausting exercises.