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Why do some mouthwashes contain alcohol?

Abacus Dental Practice
Some mouthwashes contain alcohol for a number of reasons. It helps to enhance the taste, helps in the cleansing action and adds to the antibacterial effect. However, some people find alcohol mouthwashes too strong and prefer a milder alternative that is alcohol free. Mouthwashes containing alcohol should be kept away from children.

If our water does not contain fluoride, should we give our child fluoride supplements?

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No. As pointed out by a growing number of dental researchers, fluoride supplements are unnecessary, ineffective, and much more likely to give your child dental fluorosis than to spare them a cavity. Fluoride Supplements are Unnecessary: A vast body of dental research now indicates that there is no need to swallow fluoride at all - whether at a young or old age. This is because fluoride's purported 'benefit' to teeth comes primarily from topical application, and not from ingestion.

Why do they contain alcohol?

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Alcohol is used to stabilize and preserve the essences. Brandy was used by Dr. Bach, and is the traditional stabilizer. In the featherhawk line, Brandy is used in the majority of the essences, although the Essential Soulutions are stabilized with Vodka. Alcohol gives the essences an indefinite shelf-life as long as they do not become contaminated with dirt or saliva.

Do your products contain alcohol?

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The herbal extracts contain only a small amount (15-20%) to help stabilise the product, compared to tinctures that contain up to 65% (and in some cases more) alcohol. Over a three month period we have found that Enhance certainly can lift and firm. It has also had a profound effect on PMT and balancing hormone levels in many cases.

What about mouthwashes?

Abacus Dental Practice
People who smoke may find they are more likely to have bad breath than non-smokers. Fresh breath products such as mouthwashes may help to disguise the problem in the short term, but will only mask it.

What is fluoride?

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Fluoride is a mineral found in nature. There is fluoride in the ocean, in the earth's crust and in fresh water.

Why are Alcohol/Chlorhexidine hand rubs, such as DeBug™, so effective?

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When using soap and water there is often not enough time in a busy shift for health care workers to decontaminate their hands before and after every patient contact. DeBug™ is quick and easy to apply, is readily available at the bedside, and is more effective than traditional Hand Hygiene products.

What products contain Fluoride?

Crawford County Health Department
Fluoride is found in many tooth products, such as toothpaste and Fluoride rinses. In addition, many city water supplies are fluoridated. In many schools, a Fluoride mouth rinse program provides a weekly rinse for children's teeth.

Why does fragrance contain alcohol?

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Alcohol makes the fragrance resonate from your skin. Without alcohol, the scent will not project to the air for the goal of pleasing other people.

Who Can Order Gifts That Contain Alcohol?

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Only people over the age of 18 can order gifts that contain alcohol. The recipient of the gift must also be over the age of 18. Online gift Shopping, Secret Harbour, Port Kennedy, Warnbro, Wakiki, Safety Bay, Rockingham, Mandurah, Perth, WA, Western Australia. For gift hampers, gift baskets, Birthday and Christmas presents. We have gifts for all your family, friends and loved ones. We stock a wide range of presents for men, gifts for women and toys for kids.

Do they contain sugar or alcohol?

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Most of our flavors are free from sugar and alcohol although some of our chocolate flavors may contain nominal amounts of either or both. They are used as a manufacturing aid in the natural cocoa extract which we occasionally use in these flavors. The amount of sugar or alcohol which ends up in the cup is too small to be readily measured and is of no dietary significance. Following is an article from Prevention Magazine which confirms that liquid coffee flavors are essentially non-nutritive.

What is Fluoride? Is it Beneficial?

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Fluoride is an element, which has been shown to be beneficial to teeth. However, too little or too much fluoride can be detrimental to the teeth. Little or no fluoride will not strengthen the teeth to help them resist cavities. Excessive fluoride ingestion can lead to dental fluorosis, which is a chalky white to even brown discoloration of the enamel. Fluoride when applied topically either as a gel, paste or rinse helps strengthen the teeth present in the mouth.

Why should my child have fluoride?

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Overwhelming evidence by the American Dental Association, US Center for Disease Control, and World Health organization has demonstrated that Fluoride has been shown to dramatically decrease the chance of getting cavities. Many of our adult patients who grew up with regular dental care and fluoride supplementation have few or no dental problems. » Return to Top

Is fluoride harmful?

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Unfortunately, there is also a large amount of conjecture and opinion on the internet that has claimed that fluoride is dangerous. At therapeutic levels there has never been a published study that has been able show reliable repeatable results that demonstrate even a possibility of any harm. Many people find all of the negative opinions very confusing.

What about alcohol?

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Alcohol is a drug, and its use is a serious problem among young people. However, alcohol does not remain in the blood long enough for most tests to detect recent use. Breathalyzers and oral fluid tests can detect current use. Adolescents with substance abuse problems are often polydrug users (they use more than one drug) so identifying a problem with an illicit or prescription drug may also suggest an alcohol problem.
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