OraMD® versus Fluoride Toothpaste

Have you noticed how many brands of toothpaste today offer added fluoride as an ingredient? Have you ever wondered why they are doing this or if there are any important health issues that you should know about concerning fluoride? If so, this article may help.

Most people know that in many cases fluoride is delivered to them via their city or town water system. If you did not know this, you may want to call your local water company and ask them how much fluoride is commonly added to the drinking water that comes out of your faucets.

Why is this important? It is important because there are safe levels of fluoride and these levels are usually maintained through city drinking water systems. Levels above the safe limit can be hazardous to you and this is especially true if you have children or elderly people in your family who are at more risk when they are exposed to higher levels of fluoride.

Fluoride at levels of 0.7 to 1.2 ppm (parts per million) can be beneficial to teeth in that it decreases dental caries. But when fluoride is consumed in levels above these levels problems can begin. Many of these problems are associated with tooth issues, but some are even more serious in that they are associated with bone and joint issues.

The important point here is that if you are already getting your fluoride through your drinking water, do you really want to add to those levels by using toothpaste that has even MORE fluoride in it? The answer to this question should be a resounding no. The risk associated with fluoride overdose are too important to be discounted or ignored.

So what can you do? Look for oral care products that:

• Do not contain fluoride
• Are all natural
• Are effective in oral health care

OraMD® is an all-natural, 100% pure oral care product that does not contain fluoride and it does not contain alcohol. You can keep your oral care at a high level while avoiding dangerous chemicals.

Consumers who wish to learn more about fluoride issues can do an Internet search and will be rewarded with a lot of information that is important to know. By knowing the facts, you can make the best decision on which products are best for you and for your family whether you need help with a serious form of gum disease or even just a small amount of bad breath.