Oral hygiene is extremely important to prevent dental disease and bad breath, as well as for your overall health. General guidelines suggest brushing your teeth with toothpaste twice a day, after breakfast and before going to bed. Of course, it is important that you choose a good toothpaste that will keep your teeth clean and your oral cavity healthy. Check out natural toothpastes with herbal extracts by Family Doctor.
Most commercial toothpastes contain three main ingredients: abrasives that help to remove dental plaque, fluorides that restore tooth enamel and prevent cavities, and detergents (surfactants) that improve the cleansing power. In addition, toothpastes can contain antibacterial agents, flavourants, remineralisers, herbal extracts, and essential oils.
The problem is, some of these ingredients can do more harm than good. For example, harsh abrasives can scratch dental enamel instead of polishing it. The efficiency of fluoride therapy has been questioned repeatedly because it is associated with the risk of dental fluorosis (hypomineralisation of tooth enamel caused by ingestion of excessive fluoride). Finally, synthetic surfactants such as SLS/SLES can irritate the oral mucosa and have other side effects.
For this reason, more and more consumers are choosing natural toothpastes that contain mild abrasives and as little artificial ingredients as possible. For example, Ukrainian personal care brand Family Doctor has created a line of natural toothpastes formulated with herbal extracts. They are free of fluoride, sugar, chlorhexidine, mineral oil, and sodium lauryl/laureth sulphate.
The brand’s Striking Whiteness & Caries Protection Whitening Toothpaste is designed to delicately, yet effectively polish your teeth, restoring their natural whiteness and shine. Its key active ingredients include activated carbon, lemon essential oil, peppermint essential oil, and a blend of herbal extracts (sage, chamomile, and St. John’s wort). They effectively remove stains from tooth enamel, prevent dental plaque, tartar and gum bleeding, help to keep your breath fresh throughout the day, and speed up the healing of sores and other minor injuries in the oral cavity.
If you have gum problems (oversensitive gums, gum bleeding, etc.), try cleaning your teeth with Family Doctor’s Gentle Cleansing & Extra Strength Preventive Toothpaste. It has a delicate, non-abrasive formula (PRO Active Prophylactic) that is safe for sensitive teeth and gums.
The toothpaste contains natural ingredients that strengthen gums, reduce bleeding, relieve inflammation, eliminate pathogenic microbes, and accelerate the healing of micro injuries. These ingredients include propolis, eucalyptus extract, oak bark extract, aloe vera extract, peppermint essential oil, and nettle extract. They have antibacterial, antiseptic, soothing, and astringent properties. In addition, the product effectively removes stains and dental plaque, as well as prevents cavities and bad breath.
For those who are looking for a toothpaste for the whole family, Family Doctor has created Dental Care Family Toothpaste. It is suitable both for adults and for children aged six or older. The product is formulated with calcium, medicinal herbs, vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and prebiotic Biolin P. Together, these ingredients take good care of the oral cavity and keep it healthy.
Medicinal herbs (green tea, chamomile, Baikal skullcap and St. John’s wort) have a pronounced anti-inflammatory and soothing effect. They prevent gum bleeding and inhibit the growth of bacteria that cause bad breath. Calcium remineralises tooth enamel, making it stronger and thicker. Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant that helps to prevent gum disease. Finally, prebiotic Biolin P restores and maintains the normal pH of your oral cavity and its healthy flora.
Family Doctor toothpastes are perfectly suitable for everyday use. It is recommended that you brush your teeth at least twice a days after meals, in the morning and in the evening.
In our online shop Organic Store, you can buy natural toothpastes by Family Doctor at a reasonable price. We also have oral care products produced by other brands, including SPLAT, Aasha Herbals, Happy Dent, Biomed, Veda Vedica, Granny Agafia’s Recipes, Triuga, Ekolux, and others. At Organic Store, we offer convenient payment methods and international delivery to almost any part of the world.
