As the Fedora Lounge hygienist, I would never recommend anything that's called "black monkey" be put in your mouth!! However it is the preferred method of tooth brushing for The Evil Monkey"!!Barry said:
I don't think airport security will even let you on with any kind of powder. If that was the case, drug dealers would be flying high, no pun intended...Dinerman said:
Completely usable, but make sure you check out the ingredients. Some pumice powders can actually be rather harsh and wear down the enamel on your teeth. I'd say they are ok for occasional use, like out in the field fighting a war, but I wouldn't recommend them for everyday use. Aside from the enamel wear, they might not contain the beneficial ingredients that modern toothpastes offer, such as flouride. The minute amount you might get in your drinking water is not enough to sustain healthy strong teeth. It is important to use a flouridated paste. Also, the older brushes might not be as good at removing plaque build up as the newer ones are. This is very important to remove because it is able to get into your blood stream and make you very ill. It is especially detrimental to your heart. Taking care of your teeth isn't just for aesthetic purposes, it is beneficial to your overall health. Gingivitis and periodontal disease are linked to such illnesses as heart disease, diabetes, intestinal disorders, and low birth weight babies (not that you men have to worry about that). Sorry to harp on the subject. Like I said earlier, I know we all strive to live like it's the 30's or 40's, but some things are better left in those eras. Why do you think that nearly 80% of the elderly have lost most if not all of their teeth?? It's not because they didn't brush properly, they just didn't have the advanced dental care, toothpastes and toothbrushes that we have now..If you do choose to use an older style powder and a vintage style brush, I would recommend that you either rinse twice a day with Listerine, which will kill any left over bacteria (you should do this anyway, but I know that a lot of people don't). Or ACT mouthrinse is a great alcohol free flouride suppliment that tastes a lot better than Listerine and is able to re-build small areas of worn enamel. Sorry to go on a rant! I have to put my education to use somehow, and I'm not working at the moment!jeep44 said:
...and it contains fluoride and tastes nice, too. Every once in a while I pick up a bottle because I like the taste (it has a very fresh, sweet taste like baking soda and aspertame, which is essentially what it is). However, in general, I'd agree with Daisy's recommendation re modern toothbrushes, Listerine and ACT for good overall oral care.Jay said:
Bespoke said:
There are a lot of people in the US who still believe this! They also think that the government puts anti-biotics in the water and that's why there is widespread anti-biotic resistance. I assure you, these are all conspiracy theories. The amount of flouride put into driking water is 2-4ppm, that is a miniscule amount, not nearly enough to cause any harm to even the smallest of children. I have been to quite a few water treatement facilities as part of a project I did while I was in school. I assure you, the amounts are monitored very closely. Once per hour to be exact. The level stays at 2 parts per million, but up to 4 is acceptable. Some people think that it will cause cancer or bone deterioration. There is no proof that flouridated water systems and it's miniscule amount have caused these detriments. One would have to drink an entire bottle of sodium flouride solution from the dentist to even feel sick. That is they have a bad tummy ache and blurred vision which effects decline within 24 hours.Dinerman said:
Thanks for posting this information Daisy! I have always heard conspiracy talk about flouride in the water, blah, blah...Daisy Buchanan said:
A&H may very well have discontinued the stuff. It's probably been a year since I last purchased any, but I used to find it at Safeway and Walgreens.The Reno Kid said:
