One very vital piece of sports equipment often forgotten about or underestimated is the protective mouth guard. It’s not just for children — adults need protection, too!

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Hard crunchy fruits and veggies (sliced apples, baby carrots, celery sticks)
Crunchy foods naturally cleanse the teeth by freeing loose debris and encourage salivary flow — nature’s way of keeping your teeth and tissues protected.

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Traveling on holiday or on the go this summer? Here are some useful tips to lessen or completely avoid dental emergencies:

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Oxyfresh has been formulating professional-grade, environmentally friendly, safe and effective oral hygiene products for nearly 25 years. We are truly the pioneers in alternative products that produce lasting results. With a wide variety of options and the support for all cosmetic and hygiene services, leading dental professionals have been personally using and recommending Oxyfresh products around the world since 1984.

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“Oxyfresh’s Power Rinse offers maximum breath control, great taste, and cosmetic support all in one. This is a product no other company has — and everyone wants.”
Anthony Stefanou, DMD
New York, New York

“The Oxyfresh Dental Success System has proven to be the most effective, greatest-tasting and longest-lasting system on the market to support all my patients.”
Tracy Butler, RDH
West Palm Beach, Florida

“Oxyfresh mouthrinses offer maximum breath control and they taste great. My patients love how well they work. And since they are alcohol-free, Oxyfresh mouthrinses don’t dry the mouth.”
Dennis Pezzolesi, DMD
Needham, Massachusetts

5 TOP DENTAL PRODUCT WARNINGS

1. Alcohol in Mouthrinse

Alcohol has been commonly added to most commercial mouthrinses (up to 27%) for decades. It is responsible for the burning sensation and what led to the conditioned thinking that if it tastes bad or burns, it must be doing “something.” Alcohol in mouthrinses primarily functions as a preservative and a solvent to stabilize and solubilize flavoring and active ingredients. The many downsides of alcohol in home care products are being recognized and taken very seriously in the dental community. Studies have demonstrated a degradation (weakening) of tooth-colored filling materials. Alcohol produces a dehydration effect in the mouth and there is a staggering list of categories of individuals who should not use alcohol-based rinses. Due to these drawbacks, many leading manufacturers are finally taking steps to remove alcohol from their products.

2. Acidic pH

Acidity is another drawback of alcohol in mouthrinses. Acidic solutions literally eat away the enamel, root surfaces and cosmetic dental work and lead to acid erosion — leading to increased risk of decay and tooth sensitivity. Research suggests the tooth surface is softened when exposed to a pH level of 6.5 or lower and enamel and root surfaces are softened and demineralized with pH levels of 5.5 or below. Here are a few of the leading commercial mouthrinses and their pH levels:

• Listerine: 4.2 (cited from manufacturer website)
• Scope: 5.4 (obtained directly from manufacturer)
• Crest Pro-Health: 3.2 to 5.0 (cited from manufacturer website)

3. Abrasivity of Toothpaste

Abrasive and polishing agents are added to assist in the removal of surface stain and aid in cleaning. However, literature suggests these heavy abrasive agents are resulting in unnecessary damage and premature wear to the enamel, root surfaces and cosmetic dental work at a rate that is attracting the attention of dental professionals.

4. Dyes/Colorings

There is absolutely no benefit or purpose to add dyes and coloring to products except to attract attention and offer shelf appeal. Commercial mouthrinses lined up on grocery or drug store aisle shelves are all competing for your attention. Dyes stain! Dyes and colorings stain your teeth and your dental work — it’s that simple.

5. Artificial Sweeteners and Flavoring

One of the greatest disadvantages of using artificial sweeteners, like saccharin, is the residue and aftertaste commonly left behind in the mouth. The good news is these aren’t the only options. There are alternatives to these chemicals. Safe sweeteners like Xylitol that inhibit tooth decay by fighting bacteria, contributing to better oral health.