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Anyone know of a particularly strong toothpaste that doesn't cost £7 (Marvis) a standard sized tube?
For medical reasons, I need something that's going to give my mouth a kicking in the mornings...
Euthymol.
Corsodyl (sp?)
Chemical taste and full on antibacterial etc, followed by same brand mouth wash.
Both great for gum issues etc.
Marvis is cheap on Amazon! Mmmm...licorice toothpaste...🤮🤮
Euthymol
No Flouride.
Marvis is cheap on Amazon!
? £7 for 85ml unless you buy a £15 3-pack?
Ah, I'm looking at smaller tubes...how much suffering do you actually want?
2nd for Corsodyl mouthwash if it's an oral nastiness issue. Will probably be more effective than toothpaste, however vile it tastes. The original flavour is an acquired taste, mint is available for softies.
Ok, so you don't have to guess... I need a strong mint toothpaste to make my mouth produce lots of saliva - I have a stretched salivary tube so saliva at normal levels just sits in it, rather than squirts out.
Caused by many years of ignoring a Calcium stone (think kidney stone) causing it to swell on occasions. I had the stone pulled out in December, and todays checkup revealed the stretched tube.
On the plus side I've been advised to eat a sour sweet after meals for the same effect, much fun although this is why Flouride is a must!
I would recommend some proper mouthwash rather than go in for the toothpaste. You'll struggle to get more punchy than the likes of Euthymol and Marvis - and many of the stronger ones don't include flouride. I've tried all these and they just don't really last (especially once you've had that espresso).
CB12 is considered the king of decent long lasting mouthwash; its expensive, but bloody hell does it work, and lasts for several hours until your next swig.
My dentist's recommendation is that as we're working from home more, we're drinking more coffee and tea, so therefore having a mouthwash on hand to swill out with afterwards is not a bad thing.
You should probably be swilling with a mouthwash 3-4 times a day - just before brushing, during the day and then just before brushing at night. In addition, do NOT mouthwash just after brushing as you'll wash off the flouride in the toothpaste - and don't swill with water either - just spit.
ETA: Just saw your above message, in that case, ignore me 🙂
Euthymol+1. I rotate. Oral b at night euthymol during the day.
I think arm and hammer toothpaste is stronger than your standard Colgate, but not sure it would meet your needs!
I used to use a Green coloured Aquafresh, which was the mintiest bastard you could get your hands on, was only like £1.99 as well. They stopped doing it, and I reckon the replacement is Aquafresh Complete Care Extra Fresh, as that is a similar colour. Worth a try if its as strong as the previous one.
[edit] Just investigated - was called Intense Clean. Can still get it some online places... "8X longer lasting fresh.." 🙂 I reckon about 6.8X myself. Gonna order some cos I miss it!
Corsodyl toothpaste just tastes weird, almost salty and makes me gag. Corsodyl mouthwash though is good stuff, makes my eyes water if I haven't used it in a while (usually use listerene and switch to corsodyl for a bit if I get any mild gum/tooth ache)
On the plus side I’ve been advised to eat a sour sweet after meals for the same effect,
Isn't it the point* of chew gum after a meal that it stimulates saliva?
* - in an oral health sense. Obviously the primary reason to chew gum is to make you look rebellious, sexy and cool.
Yes, I shall also be chewing gum for the next 40 years but I’d rather not be chewing gum as soon as I got out of bed...
Huff a packet of S&V mccoys?
I would recommend some proper mouthwash rather than go in for the toothpaste.
No. Worse thing you could do. Get a decent toothpaste with fluoride and don't rinse your mouth after brushing. Leave the toothpaste on your teeth so the fluoride and other additives in the toothpaste can actually do what they're supposed to do. If you rinse with water or mouthwash then you wash out the toothpaste and all the active ingredients that prevent plaque build up, strengthen enamel, stave off gum disease and everything else.
If you read the whole thread, it seems the OP's requirements are quite specific, fairly disgusting, and not really connected to general oral health.
If it's just vicious mintiness for salivary purposes, why not something like this?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Peppermint-Essence/s?k=Peppermint+Essence
fairly disgusting
Gee thanks.
Actually its not disgusting - I had a blocked salivary gland, with a calcium stone removed last December via sialoendoscopy (think kidney stones). Because I kept putting off the appointment, and because Covid happened, the resulting swelling due to back pressure means my RH side salivary tubes are stretched - think of your garden hose suddenly being 1ft in diameter resulting in a mere dribble of water rather than a fine jet.
For the rest of my life, I need to clear saliva that "sits" in there, by producing more and a quick jaw massage after meals so "old" saliva doesn't sit in, congeal and cause more stones/cause infection.
Here's a link without squeamish photos
https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/threats-to-dental-health/deal-with-a-blocked-salivary-duct
The reason for this question is that I need a morning strong mint to clear the nightime saliva when brushing my teeth (FWIW I'm already not a rinser). I also have:
a) Eat a sour sweet / mint / citrus fruit after meals
b) Chew sugar free gum
c) drink much more water
Don't put off going to the docs folks...
I remember there was a 'smoker's toothpaste' that my folks used - it was a powder and you wet your toothbrush and then dipped the bristles in it. It was like mustard gas it was so strong. I can't remember the name, but a quick search suggests it could be Eucryl (don't remember the packaging looking like that but it was 30-odd years ago).
Actually its not disgusting
I thought that was a weird thing to say aswell.
Sorry if my salt and vinegar comment was bad taste. Its clearly not the end of the world as ailments go but it sounds like a right pain in the arse.
The Corsodyl toothpaste is good and doesn't take long to get used to the taste. Watch out for their mouthwash though as it can stain your teeth