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WHAT MAKES WHITE & HEALTHY ORAL CARE SYSTEM DIFFERENT COMPARED TO OTHER
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET?
Whitens teeth
Our formula is specifically designed to maximize the whitening potential of Hydrogen peroxide through correctly balancing the Ph of the solution, using only the highest quality food grade ingredients and the exact correct formulation percentage of actives that produce maximum efficacy without discomfort/sensitivity.
Freshens breath
Our patent-pending formula specifically targets the types of bacteria that cause bad breath. Gram negative (anaerobic) bacteria combine with organic materials in the mouth to produce primarily hydrogen sulfides and methyl mercaptan referred to as Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs).
Inclusion of alcohol as seen in most other common brands of mouthwash used "to kill the bacteria that can cause bad breath" results in dead epithelial cells, rotten dead cells and their sulfur by-products. Dr. Nick's unique formula is designed to neutralize the bacterial colonies and reduce the resulting VSCs for a cleaner teeth, fresher breath and healthier gums.
Oxygen-rich Micro-foaming Action
Our specially designed one-of-a-kind dual chambered delivery system for our mouthwash and toothpaste is the only system available on the market today that provides the maximum strength in purest form of available whitening power of peroxide. Our system avoids degradation that occurs in other products which are mixed before you are ready to use. This maximum strength insures that the mechanical micro-foaming action is delivered at full capacity allowing a lifting of organic debris, food particles and stain from the surface of the teeth as well as in-between the teeth and slightly below the gum line. Our rinse and paste allow cleaning and whitening to occur evenly and completely, in some areas your brush cannot reach.
Anti-plaque/Anti-gingivitits:
Tooth decay and gum disease are serious problems. According to the American Dental Association, 75% of American adults over the age of 35 suffer from some form of periodontal disease. Needless to say, diet plays a major role in dental heath. When there is an excess of sugar in the diet, this weakens the immune system and creates an acidic environment; thus oral health suffers. The mouth is home to over 400 strains of bacteria. Most of these are benign, but when sugar enters the scene, it feeds the destructive strains, allowing them to proliferate.
Periodontal disease is basically caused by bacteria. These deposits permit the growth of bacteria that cause inflammation of the gums. The bacteria also release minute amounts of toxins that break down guru tissue, thereby helping the infection to progress. Plaque is an invisible, sticky film of saliva and food residue that constantly forms on the teeth. Ongoing low-grade bacterial infection also burdens the immune system.
Bacteria help create plaque and they also thrive within it. Unless removed, plaque formed along the gum-line can lead to gum disease. When left untreated, plaque at or below the gum line hardens into tartar.
Periodontal disease takes two forms: simple gum inflammation, called gingivitis, and a more severe gum infection, called periodontitis, which may lead to tooth loss and receding gums.
Gingivitis results from the build-up of plaque and tartar, which irritate the gum or periodontal tissue. The more advanced state of gum disease, periodontitis, occurs when inflammation of the gums is accompanied by bone and ligament destruction. Bleeding gums are usually the first indication that gum disease is developing, but obvious symptoms may not always be present.
Gum infection can also lead to other serious health problems. It doubles the risk of stroke, triples the risk of heart attack, increases the incidence of premature, low-weight babies, and also contributes to bronchitis, pneumonia, and emphysema. In fact, the same bacteria that cause gum disease end up either directly or indirectly infecting your heart and arteries. A study conducted at the University of Minnesota in 1998 found that rabbits injected with tooth plaque developed blood clots which led to heart disease. It seems that the bacteria first attack the bones and gums in the mouth and then enter the bloodstream through small cracks in the gums.
Diabetic SAFE:
Consuming sugar and other refined carbohydrates results in the rapid release of glucose, or blood sugar. In response, the pancreas secretes insulin to usher glucose into the cells, where it is burned for energy. Excess glucose stresses the system, and over time the cells become less responsive to insulin. This condition, known as insulin resistance, is a huge health problem and it is estimated to affect half the American population. Insulin resistance is associated with abnormalities in cholesterol and triglyceride levels, hypertension, increased risk of heart disease, and diabetes.
Xylitol has been demonstrated in repeated clinical studies to be very slowly metabolised. In fact, on the glycemic index, which measures how quickly foods enter the bloodstream, sugar is rated at 100 and xylitol at just seven! Xylitol is a natural insulin stabilizer, therefore it causes none of the abrupt rises and falls that occur with sugar. In fact, it actually helps in stopping sugar and carbohydrate cravings. Foods sweetened with xylitol will not raise insulin levels. This makes it a perfect sweetener for people with diabetes as well as those wanting to lose weight. There is a growing consensus amongst anti-aging researchers that maintaining low insulin levels is a key to a successful anti-aging program.
Antiseptic
No artificial colors:
Ever wonder why some mouthwashes and toothpastes are dyed green or yellow or blue? People learn to associate certain colors with certain flavors and this can sometimes cause the color of a food to influence the perceived flavor in anything, even toothpaste or mouthwash. For this reason many brands toothpaste and mouthwash manufacturers add artificial colorings and dyes to their products. Sometimes the aim is to simulate a natural color as perceived by the consumer, such as adding green color to impart the thought of a minty taste. The american food industry uses 3000 tons of food color per year.
While most consumers are aware that foods with bright, unnatural colors, like Froot Loops, are artificially colored, few people know that apparently "natural" foods such as oranges are sometimes also dyed to mask natural variations in color. Most trust the regulation of their governments to keep any unsafe additives off the market, but there is a vigorous public debate about the safety of many food colorings. A growing concern for many is that the effects of colorings have not been researched well enough and consider their regular and long-term use an unnecessary risk.
Many of the artificial food colorings are suspected to cause reactions ranging from hyperactivity to depression to asthma-like symptoms in sensitive individuals. Norway has banned many FD&C approved colorings. Many of these same colorings are approved and still used in many U.S. products today.
Dr. Nick's White & Healthy intentionally has avoided the use of these dyes and color additives. They provide no useful biological benefit so we've kept them out of our patent-pending formula to provide a more natural and healthier alternative.
No artificial sweeteners
Contains Xylitol
Xylan Hemicellulose is a NATURAL sweetener that is commercially produced from Birch trees in Finland, cane bagasse in China and corn cobs in the US. It is the sweetest of the polyols and is a pleasant tasting sweetener.
Bacteria in the mouth promote decay by production of acids through the metabolism of sugars present in the foods we eat as well as sugars found in some oral products. Unlike other sugars, Xylitol cannot be metabolized by these bacteria.
Xylitol actually provides can fight tooth decay (cariostatic) because of its inhibitive effect on some of the bacteria that can aid in the tooth decay. It can also slow or halt periodontal problems and re-mineralize tooth enamel. As a matter of record, Xylitol is given to expectant mothers in prenatal clinics in order for them not to pass Strep bacteria (strep mutans) to their babies. This has reduced infection in Finland by over 40% as published in the British Medical Journal.
As a sweetener Xylitol is "Diabetic-Friendly" because of its very low ( 7 ) Glycemic index and it has been used in Russia for many years for this purpose.
Used after meals and snacks, it can retard the formation of tooth decay. Xylitol is not merely an inert by-stander but can exert an active counter force to decay. Used correctly and regularly, it can enhance re-mineralization and the healing process. It can create a harder and less sensitive enamel surface in early stage decay.
Xylitol has recently received positive support in the Journal Of The American Dental Association. "Xylitol is an effective preventive agent against dental caries... Consumption of Xylitol containing chewing gum has been demonstrated to reduce caries in Finnish teenagers by 30-60%. Studies conducted in Canada, Thailand, Polynesia, and Belize have shown similar results.... " A study conducted at Harvard School of Dental Medicine concluded that: "Xylitol can significantly decrease the incidence of dental caries."
No alcohol:
Alcohol and tobacco are the two main risk factors for head and neck cancer. If you use one or the other, you have an increased risk. If you use both, your risk is even higher. Because many mouthwashes contain alcohol, concerns have been raised about whether the use of these mouthwashes may increase the risk of head and neck cancer.
Dr. Nick's more natural mouthwash is a refreshing departure from the excessively artificially sweetened, alcohol-based mouthwashes on the market today. Unlike most brands, our Dr. Nick's is both alcohol and saccharin free. We do not use aspartame or any artificial sweeteners. You'll find delicious natural 'polar mint" from natural oils for a refreshing flavor.
No sugars
As early school children we learned that eating sugar causes tooth decay by creating a highly acidic condition in the mouth. Acidity strips tooth enamel of minerals, causing it to weaken and making it more vulnerable to attack by bacteria, leading to tooth decay or demineralization. Ordinarily, saliva bathes the mouth with an alkaline solution that neutralizes all acidity and actually remineralizes the teeth. Saliva also washes away leftover bits of food and helps the digestion process. But when saliva turns acidic because of too many sweets, bacteria in the mouth have a feeding frenzy. These nasty bacteria, along with carbohydrate waste, stick to the teeth and tongue and hold the acid close to the teeth where it eats away enamel. Virtually whatever food you ingest, the remaining particles become food for plaque-producing bacteria. Using Xylitol helps to raise plaque pH, thereby reducing the time that teeth are exposed to damaging acids, as well as starving harmful bacteria of their food source-SUGAR!
Safe & Effective
Two-part delivery system
Vitamin C, D and E enriched
No SLS
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