February 20Feb 20 7 hours ago, KhunLA said:Make my own toothpaste, hydrogen peroxide (3%) & baking soda. Haven't needed a cleaning since.P&G make both Crest and Oral-B brands, with Colgate having the most market share.It seems to work because hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria and whitens stains, while baking soda scrubs the teeth so they look cleaner and brighter in the short term.The problem is that regular use slowly wears away enamel and irritates gums, and the mixture contains no fluoride, which is what actually protects and repairs teeth. Over time this can lead to sensitivity, higher decay risk, and permanent damage even though it initially feels effective.Since fluoride was introduced into toothpaste in the 1950s, tooth decay rates have fallen by about 60–70% in populations using fluoride toothpaste regularly.Hence I have been using the toothpaste quoted in this blog for many years now. No problems.
February 20Feb 20 Fluoride is a poisonous waste byproduct of the manufacture of aluminum. So what to do with the waste? Put it in the grain silos to kill rats. Of course, people got some, too.Water fluoridation, which, thank goodness, we don't have here, was adopted in some areas after a concerted lobby by industry and bought-off dentists.Use in children leads to fluorosis--skeletal & tooth weakening, bone pain, fractures-- cognitive issues, thyroid dysfunction, and neurological problems. (Yale school of Public Health).I think ingestion of fluoride is harmful. But I do a dental fluoride treatment at the dentist every year. Couple of decades since I had a cavity.My family always used tooth powder when I was a kid. Use Spinbrush.
February 20Feb 20 My favorite of all time is Black Man toothpaste.Unfortunately, about 20 years ago, they changed the packaging.Al Jolson no longer appears on the box and tube, so very sadly.I love starting my day looking at those ultra-white teeth against the dark background.The past used to be called: Darkie Toothpaste. I so miss the good old days.Today, nobody can take a joke.Great taste, too!!!
February 20Feb 20 47 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:Water fluoridation, which, thank goodness, we don't have here,We DO have it here.There is high concentrations of fluoride in groundwater (well water).It is better when the government mandates safe concentrations.
February 20Feb 20 1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:I useShould be DARKIE, as it always used to be.This guy has painted his face white.Why paint your face white when it is your teeth that you want to be white.White teeth on a dark field just looks better.
February 20Feb 20 9 hours ago, Terrance8812 said:But then all my teeth fell outThis is not a good testament and recommendation of Darkie toothpaste.
February 20Feb 20 1 hour ago, JamesPhuket10 said:It seems to work because hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria and whitens stains, while baking soda scrubs the teeth so they look cleaner and brighter in the short term.The problem is that regular use slowly wears away enamel and irritates gums, and the mixture contains no fluoride, which is what actually protects and repairs teeth.Over time this can lead to sensitivity, higher decay risk, and permanent damage even though it initially feels effective.Since fluoride was introduced into toothpaste in the 1950s, tooth decay rates have fallen by about 60–70% in populations using fluoride toothpaste regularly.Hence I have been using the toothpaste quoted in this blog for many years now. No problems.Hence the store bought, and moderate use of BSoda. Fluoride is not a problem, as long as not ingesting it. TH doesn't fluoridate the drinking water, so no issues there. Up North, may have a natural fluoride problem, and good to have a T .. D .. S pen. It won't detect fluoride, be let you how bad the water is. Why I buy the RO jugs locally.
February 20Feb 20 For those not familiar with Dentiste toothpaste, this may help. Prefer to buy the 'Premium & Natural White' version when I see, though local Makro doesn't stock it. Has less fluoride also (1100).
February 20Feb 20 1 hour ago, Terrance8812 said:WTF?Black Man Toothpaste is a very enduring brand.I used to use it religiously, when I lived in Taiwan in 1980.Great Taste/Great LookHere is an image of the box:Why do we call it Black Man Toothpaste?Because, those the are words on the box, in Chinese.HeiRenYaGao = Black Man Toothpaste.Back in the Day, the guys on Taiwan were confinced that Black Men had great teeth.This is the reason for the name.Anyway, as you can see: His teeth look kissing white. I guess we all recall Maryln Monroe's ads for DazzleDent Toothpaste in the 7-year itch.
February 20Feb 20 No matter which brand, but those toothpaste tubes I always bring back and that are given complimentary in hotel bathroom goodies...I must say that it is great to clean the toilets, sink and other bathroom and kitchen areas. As it is strong enough to remove stains but not that harsh as the cleaning products that wreck your silicone joints in the bathroom and kitchen.
February 20Feb 20 Colgate blue or green gel because it is mint flavored as opposed to tea or salt. Anything with Fluoride will work though. I used to favor Pepsodent because I liked the vanilla/spearmint flavor but it is not available.
February 20Feb 20 6 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:Fluoride is a poisonous waste byproduct of the manufacture of aluminum. ...Thousands of substances are 'poisonous' if taken in enough quantity. Boron (Boric Acid) is a common substance used to kill ants, but smaller quantities strengthen bone joints, especially knee joints. Arsenic is considered highly poisonous, but we ingest small amounts daily in our food, since arsenic is a natural element found in the soil.
February 20Feb 20 5 hours ago, simon43 said:Arsenic is considered highly poisonous, but we ingest small amounts daily in our food, since arsenic is a natural element found in the soil.In addition, it can be argued that the greatest comedy was made from arsenic, which is an element that is highly reactive with tissue proteins and thiol groups.Arsenic and old lace is chiefly an American product, imho, although grant is British.Arsenic and Fluoride are present in groundwater.It is the concentrations of elements in water which determine eventual harm and toxicity.I would never brush my teeth without a dab of fluoride.However, when we buy Colgate toothpaste, the concentration of fluoride in the paste seems to be written in Thai.Also, just what IS the most effective concentration for a paste?
February 21Feb 21 17 hours ago, JamesPhuket10 said:It seems to work because hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria and whitens stainsI would be cautious about using hydrogen peroxide regularly.But then again, I failed chemistry so what do I know?Even baking soda can be abrasive?I am experimenting with Xylitol gum. I literally scraped some plaque off my teeth with a toothpick, so it seems to be doing sth.
February 21Feb 21 4 hours ago, daveAustin said:SLS-free Xylitol is very good, but probably tough to find here.I have been experimenting with Xylitol gum.Also, they sell a toothpaste here with Xylitol and Vitamin C, but haven't tried it yet.Not sure what the Vitamin C is doing exactly tho. Anti-oxidant, I guess. Vitamin C combats sugar molecules ??
February 21Feb 21 Back in The Netherlands (many years ago) I liked to use Paradontax fluoride free toothpaste. Seems a bit hard to get here in Thailand.
February 21Feb 21 At home in Europe and the first time in Thailand I used always Sensodyne, but the last years I always use a Thai toothpaste, Thepthai.They have different tastes (colours), but I prefer the blue (sometimes the white) one.
February 21Feb 21 On 2/20/2026 at 8:02 AM, Kyoto Kyle said:Assuming you even brush, what's your favorite type of hydrated silica? I go with Colgate Total Sensitivity plus Gum Health. It tastes great and I’m happy for you. 🤦♂️
February 21Feb 21 15 hours ago, simon43 said:Thousands of substances are 'poisonous' if taken in enough quantity. Boron (Boric Acid) is a common substance used to kill ants, but smaller quantities strengthen bone joints, especially knee joints. Arsenic is considered highly poisonous, but we ingest small amounts daily in our food, since arsenic is a natural element found in the soil.I'm thinking more of cumulative ingestion. Not any others poisons I can think of we ingest twice a day for two minutes.
February 21Feb 21 5 hours ago, save the frogs said:I have been experimenting with Xylitol gum.Also, they sell a toothpaste here with Xylitol and Vitamin C, but haven't tried it yet.Not sure what the Vitamin C is doing exactly tho. Anti-oxidant, I guess. Vitamin C combats sugar molecules ??Name of toothpaste, please.All toothpastes use some artificial sweetener, arguably as bad for you as fluoride! I'm waiting for an American one with high-fructose corn syrup, dentists' favourite!
February 21Feb 21 14 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:Name of toothpaste, please.All toothpastes use some artificial sweetener, arguably as bad for you as fluoride! I'm waiting for an American one with high-fructose corn syrup, dentists' favourite!
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