Finding better-for-you home and personal products that actually work has been a mission of mine throughout motherhood. During times of illness, it was essential for me to research and provide safer options for our family. When swapping items in our home or products that we use directly on our body, it is never the pursuit of perfection, rather it is a single choice to make the best decision possible for our personal situation. This series of posts is about products that we have used consistently and have found to be as effective as others.
Ditch the fluoride and the mouthwash. You don’t need it.
In place of antibacterial mouthwash and fluoride filled toothpaste, we swapped to “natural” toothpastes but noticed a difference in brightness or whiteness in tooth appearance. This caused a bit of concern and additional research. After switching again to hydroxyapitate toothpaste, we all had improvement in color, appearance, and cleanliness.
Pur gum —an alternative to sugar, xylitol, helps
Boka kids toothpaste — this kids toothpaste made with nano-HA is sure to be a hit with kids for their fun flavors
David’s toothpaste — slightly different than Boka but also formulated with nano-HA, this adult toothpaste has a stronger peppermint flavor, is made for sensitive teeth and comes in a metal tube (this toothpaste key is super helpful)
Cocofloss — my dentist provided a sample of this floss and it quickly became one of my must haves, replacing those “floss picks” that are notoriously breaking when used. This floss is thicker than others which provides more of a scrub between teeth.
Pur mints — a xylitol mint alternative
Uncle Harry’s Remineralization Liquid — these drops replace mouthwash and promote
Lumineux whitening strips — we love these whitening strips for removing stains without harsh chemicals or increasing senstivity.
Nimbus toothbrush— super soft and effective. This toothbrush has bigger and longer soft bristels. Great for teens and adults.
Metal Tongue Scraper — cleans tongue gently and effectively to remove bacteria and reduce bad breath.
