Why doesn't Aqua Fresh Tooth Paste have the ADA seal of approval?
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before the ADA can approve of a dentrifice, it should have gone through clinical trials and the FDA also has strict guidlines as far as ingredients and formulations before it can be accredited by the ADA.  Its a lot of politics and science and I guess Aquafresh is making enough  profit not to go through it.  I would stick to using toothpastes with the ADA seal of approval.
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Try http://www.ProWhite-Teeth.com my wife and I have had great results with this product. \n\nProWhite works great!
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Call the ADA - American Dental Association\nCall the Better Business Bureau
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because the tube will not contain air- therefore, the tube will not give you anything to replace more toothpaste with- its atmospheric pressure will not work, since the shape of the tube has conformed to the shape of the bottle.
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welllll, if you gently apply an explorer, you're going to get a little stick - anytime you don't get a stick, I suggest leaving it alone- even if it's incipient lesions, they may remineralize and (assuming patient recall is good!) you can always catch it later.\n\nAs far as wet/dry, I BELIEVE the caries is more apparent dry, but I could be wrong.  I did some research and came up with this british journal, which seems to imply that the dx is so unreliable that you have to use fluorescence to do it!\n\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16946612&dopt=Abstract \n\nThis one seems to demonstrate the sheer RANGE of various caries detection techniques, thereby implying a need to standardize the diagnostics:\n\nhttp://jdr.iadrjournals.org/cgi/content/full/83/suppl_1/C56\n\nI'll see if i can find more info and post back, but I have the feeling the "wet/dry" technique, while somewhat helpful, may be dated....
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Depends on the manufacturer and the initiators they use. Usually, if its "acid free", it will say so on the box that you bought them in.
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It works by putting a light-activated acid on your teeth.  I personally don't recommend it, as it can cause burns on your gums and face, severe tooth sensitivity and discomfort, You are in the dental chair uncomfortable for one hour, and it is NOT cost effective (prices may range from $300-800).  Not to mention it does not last very long.  I do recommend using a carbamide-peroxide based bleach, either over the counter (Rembrandt is an excellent brand, just hard to use the trays they give you-Usually around $40 for a good brand.) or from your dentist (He will make the tray perfectly for you.-$100-200. And usually your will acheive the best results in two weeks, then just touch up (one dose) every 6 months to a year. You decide, but before you use anything make sure it was recommended by either the ADA or your dentist.
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We started our search by typing some of the better-known toothpaste brands into our browser's location window. We tried www.crest.com, www.colgate.com, and www.mentadent.com and received some information on the various types of toothpastes, what they do, and how they do it. However, we were ultimately unsuccessful in finding the basic toothpaste ingredients. \nRealizing our quick approach was ineffective, we went to the old standby and typed "toothpaste ingredients" into the Yahoo! search box. \n\nAs expected, Yahoo! didn't have a Toothpaste Ingredients category, but our search wasn't a waste -- we received thousands of web pages that featured the words "toothpaste" and "ingredients." We were on our way to a clean and sparkling answer. \n\nWe clicked on the BDA Facts File, a subpage of the official British Dental Association web site. We scrolled down to find a list of active and inactive ingredients that may be included in toothpaste. \n\nActive Ingredients: \n\nFluoride \nAntibacterial agents, most often Triclosan is used to control plaque \nDesensitizing agents \nAnti-tartar agents \nSodium bicarbonate (baking soda) \nEnzymes, to enhance the antibacterial properties of saliva \nXylitol, a non-sugar sweetener, which reduces levels of cariogenic (decay causing) bacteria in the mouth and enhances remineralization \n(Natural toothpastes may contain a variety of ingredients - anything from oil of ginger to seaweed extract.) \nInactive ingredients: \n\nWater \nDetergents, to make the toothpaste foam \nBinding agents \nHumectants to retain moisture \nFlavoring, sweetening, and coloring agents like peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon, wintergreen, and menthol \nPreservatives \nAbrasives for cleaning and polishing \nWe clicked on another link, this one an article from WebMD titled "What Are You Putting on Your Teeth?" The article explains that almost all toothpastes start with mild abrasives and detergents, as well as the near-universal ingredient, fluoride. After that, toothpastes vary quite a bit. \nPossible ingredients include: tartar-control agents, most often pyrophosphate; sensitivity reducers, such as potassium nitrate; triclosan; baking soda; and teeth whiteners. \n \n \nEmail this page - View most popular \n   Related Links \n\nCopyright © 2000 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Copyright/IP Policy \nAll information available through or in connection with Ask Yahoo! is informational only and provided "as is" without warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind. Yahoo! disclaims any and all implied warranties respecting Ask Yahoo!. Use of Ask Yahoo! is entirely at your own risk and is not a substitute for conducting your own research. \n \nPS...TRY THE SECOND LINK ALSO!  GOOD-LUCK!
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I'm going to guess it was Prevident 5000, a high concentration fluoride toothpaste.  The other toothpaste you could alternate with is Mentadent Replenshing White, as it restores calcium phosphate to the enamel, which is lost when there is less saliva. Maybe use the replenshing white toothpaste in the morning and the prevident 5000 at night.
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YES!!!! It still has phosphoric acid in it which is the main cause of demineralization of a tooth (decay process).  If the soda has sugar in it then the sugar takes over in the demineralization process in the areas that the acid did prior.  I have seen so many people, esp kids w/ a lot of decay inbetweeen their teeth from soda...any kind!! Gaterade and Kool-Aid are other big no gos when it comes to teeth
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I've put a seal on about every couple of day's.mine keeps comeing and going.It is a problem with the seal program not your pc.yahoo told me there aware of problem.what ever that means.
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Always get a second opinion. They are out to make money. I saw a dentist and he said I had 5 cavaties!!! I went to another and had only one small cavity. They will rip you off!!! Also, who in the heck needs a $100 toothbrush? Go buy a sonic care one at Target or Wal-Mart. They are the best. Take action and let them know that you are going elsewhere.
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We have a material that was designed to be used for "jungle type settings" its sticky, hardens quickly, works in a moist environement, and releases flouride.  unfortunately the designers and chemists made it too good and the general dentist started using it, so much so, that they increased the price  20 fold.  to make up for the losses from the drop in sales of their standard filling material.   Sad isn't it.\n\nIt's called Fuji IX and its expensive.  Since it is so cheap to make and produce,  you may consider calling the manufactuer, tell them about your project, they may well donate some to you.  But if you are going to a place without services, Definitely fuji IX is what you'd want to work with.
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That would be nice...... but plaque still needs to be removed manually, mouthwashes just can't remove it from around and below the gumline where it causes most problems\n\nI think I'll be doing my job for a bit longer yet !! :0)
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Hi I am not sure where are you are, but if you have an allergist, ask them as they should be able to tell you where you can get it. If your not under the care of a allergist, ring one and ask, if they have any or where you can get it.\n\nMy allergist (Australia) has plain tooth paste for $4 a tube. The tube has an email address on it, so you might be able to have some sent to you, plaintoothpaste@hotmail.com. I believe that there is a pharmacy that does stock it in the USA.\n\nI have included some links for you. \n\nGood luck
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You could call the ADA - American Dental Association for a reference or call your regular general Dentist and get his recommendation
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Not approved by FDA.  Check out site below.  FDA said generic doesn't have same ingredients as non-generic.