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Podcast: Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne
Episode: Episode #7: Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap — Is it Safe for Your Mouth?
Description: Most of us are familiar with Dr. Bronner's, a company that produces a host of hygiene products, including hand and body soaps, toothpaste, and hand disinfectant. You might have seen that they say that their castile soap can be used as toothpaste, but is this safe? In today's episode, Dr. B dives into what castile soap actually is and why it is better than regular, mass-produced soaps. He talks about why, when combined with essential oils, which are bactericidal, using castile soap as toothpaste is not a good idea. Remember, we want to nourish and feed our mouths rather than...