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Are they going after the toothpaste next? I've used Colgate Total for like 20 years now and my gums really notice when I run out and use something else for a we
by nsxwolf 10y ago
Are they going after the toothpaste next? I've used Colgate Total for like 20 years now and my gums really notice when I run out and use something else for a week.
- caidh 10y agoThe FDA put the burden of proof on companies to show that the antibacterial additives had a positive effect on health. This was not done for the hand soap, but was done for the toothpaste, where studies DID show a positive effect from the additives in the toothpaste. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/07/well/live/why-your-toothpaste-has-triclosan.html http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/07/well/live/why-your-toothpa...
- qohen 10y agoFWIW, my dentist recommended Colgate Total because it had Triclosan in it; I don't remember exactly what she said -- it was years ago --- but something along the lines of it being the one toothpaste that seemed demonstrably better than others. (The usual YMMV/talk to your own dentist/etc. disclaimers apply).