My gums were receeding the dentist told me it was because of the glycern in the 
toothpaste, I am now using ivory bar soap half the time than it is baking soda 
mixed with salt.

-------------- Original message from "Paul Holloway" : -------------- 

> My experiences with giving up using toothpaste have been 
> spectacular. 
> I will never go back to using anything containing glycerine. 
> 
> Paul H 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Roman" 
> To: 
> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 5:45 PM 
> Subject: CS>Re: CS>Why use soap for teeth? 
> 
> 
> > Nenah Sylver wrote: 
> > 
> > > What's wrong with using a tooth 
> > > 
> > >> paste (say, a "natural" one)? There are plenty of tooth 
> > >> pastes that don't seem to contain any dangerous 
> > chemicals. 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > See latest issue of Acres USA. A chemist says that 
> > the glycerine in most 
> > > toothpastes acts as a bonding agent (glue) that keeps 
> > bacteria adhered to teeth. 
> > 
> > 
> > Hmm... I don't think this has hurt me. I even take 
> > glycerine internally if I have sore throat. I've read 
> > somewhere about its healing qualities. 
> > 
> > Thanks 
> > 
> > Roman 
> > 
> > 
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