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Toothpaste without fluoride is preferred by many people and many brands offer also have fluoride-free toothpaste

Commonly, the active ingredient fluoride is added to the toothpaste. It is added because it is supposed to make the teeth more resistant to acid. At first glance, this sounds very beneficial. However, we recommend to use a toothpaste without fluoride.

Cause of caries

Caries or tooth decay is caused by caries-forming bacteria that sit on the teeth and convert sugar from food into acidic metabolites. This acid is then released onto the tooth structure and begins to etch a hole in the teeth.

Therefore, the cause of caries is the caries-forming bacterial strains in combination with the consumption of sugar. To reduce caries, these two factors should be addressed.

Improving the oral bacterial flora

In our dental office we can quickly and effectively optimize the bacterial flora. Thus, the destruction process in the oral cavity is reduced and problems such as caries, periodontitis, bad breath are improved. This helps fillings and dental prosthetics such as crowns and implants last longer.

The prophylaxis treatment is based on the use of oxygen, which is mild and compatibe.

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Fluoride makes teeth more resistant to acid

Fluoride from toothpaste accumulates in the teeth and helps reduce/slow down the tooth decay caused by the acid formed. That in itself is a good idea. However, 2 points speak against it.

The cause of caries is not a lack of fluoride, but bacterial overgrowth and improper nutrition.
Fluoride is suspected of being harmful to health and the oral mucosa is very receptive to various active substances.

Consequently, it makes much more sense to work on improving the bacterial flora and nutrition.

Especially those patients who avoid fluoride should definitely take care to improve and balance their oral bacterial flora.

Ingredients of fluoride-free toothpaste

There are now many different fluoride-free toothpastes on the market. When choosing, be sure to pay attention to the composition.

The toothpaste should not contain any ingredients that are harmful to health and the list of ingredients should be simple.

Ingredients that should not be included are:

Titanium compounds such as titanium dioxide
Aluminum
Sodium lauryl sulfate and other surfactants
Synthetic substances
Nanoparticles

These types of substances mentioned above can enter the body through the oral mucosa and have adverse effects.

Recommended toothpaste without fluoride

A high-quality fluoride-free toothpaste is difficult to find. They often contain hidden ingredients that can be harmful and cause health issues.

A toothpaste without fluoride which we can recommend is the Freyacare toothpaste.This toothpaste meets all the important requirements in terms of health and dental care.

Freyacare toothpaste is based on xylitol, magnesium carbonate, diatom and essential oils. There are no added substances that are critical or harmful.

We can fully recommend this toothpaste for daily oral hygiene.

FAQ about fluoride-free toothpaste

What should I keep in mind when avoiding fluoride?

Provided you use a toothpaste without fluoride, you should improve your bacterial flora so that acid-forming bacteria are reduced.

Do we use fluoride in our dental practices?

Fluoride is added to many dental materials. In our practices, we are committed to using fluoride-free materials only.

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