Brush your teeth with soap?

Having your mouth washed out with soap is traditionally thought of as a punishment, but Dr. Gerald Judd doesn't think so. He's leading a campaign to convince everyone to stop using toothpaste, and brush their teeth with soap instead. He writes:

Teeth are best cleaned by brushing with any bar (not liquid) soap. Bar soap does an excellent job in cleaning tooth surfaces, enabling the enamel to thicken and causing the teeth to become less sensitive.
Toothpastes containing glycerine—which most do—are very sticky, requiring over 20 rinses to remove it from tooth surfaces. Glycerine-containing toothpastes leave a residual film, preventing the teeth from proper re-enamelization. Soap, on the other hand, is removed with two rinses.

Maybe he's onto something. I have no idea. But for now I think I'll stick with toothpaste.

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Posted By: Alex - Thu Sep 13, 2012
Category: Hygiene | Baths, Showers and Other Cleansing Methods

Comments

But..... how's it taste?
http://www.coolstuffexpress.com/store/i/is.aspx?path=/shared/IMAGES/ACC/baconsoap.jpg&lr=t&bw=600&w=600&bh=600&h=600

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 09/13/12 at 10:17 AM

I'd be afraid to use that, Expat. I'd expect every dog within two blocks to be following me.

Try that visual on for size.

Posted by KDP on 09/13/12 at 10:25 AM

All roads/threads lead to bacon? :lol:

Posted by Tyrusguy on 09/13/12 at 11:26 AM

Yea, used to be Rome.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 09/13/12 at 12:24 PM

Wow, I agree this is an interesting idea. And a great concept for a new product, I might add!!

Posted by shayna on 09/13/12 at 05:42 PM

In the olden days they used baking soda to brush teeth. It tastes awful while brushing but after rinsing it makes your mouth feel clean and taste sweet. Also, another old time use for baking soda, dissolve some in water and drink rapidly (tastes awful) if you have very bad heartburn. It kicks the indigestion right away. One big belch and it is all gone. Just don't do it too often as the sodium content is very high. Watch all the additives they put in soap, if you are going to use it I'd recommend Ivory, 99 and 44/100th percent pure!

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 09/13/12 at 09:08 PM

Well, I do know, Patty, that Ivory soap sure got 99 & 44/100ths curse words out of my mouth at 10 years old. Thanks, Mom. I'll pass on trying it again. :zip:

Posted by done on 09/14/12 at 12:28 AM

Ivory's slogan is as bogus as "fine corinthian leather." 99 44/100 percent pure what?

Posted by ges on 09/14/12 at 02:08 PM

Fish bones.

Posted by done on 09/14/12 at 03:12 PM

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