If you have been keeping your ear to the ground lately you likely have read about Colgate toothpaste and the ingredient Triclosan. Triclosan is used in Colgate toothpaste to combat gum disease. The Daily Mail came out with an article August 11, 2014 informing people of a Freedom of Information Request that was filed, and finally approved, to find out the truth behind Triclosan and cancer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2722289/Chemical-used-Colgate-Total-toothpaste-linked-cancer.html
Fox News posted this article on August 21, 2014 to try and downplay the divulged information:
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/08/21/setting-record-straight-about-colgate-total-toothpaste/
which defends Colgate's position but trying to calm the "storm" with repeatedly emphasizing safety of Triclosan.
In the end, the FDA and ADA are still on board with Triclosan (as of today's post). It's important to read the articles for yourself and know the potential any chemical may impose on your body. Each institution that writes an article on Triclosan or other topic will try and skew you to believe one way or another. Again, read these linked articles and do more research to find truth for yourself and your family. At some point I will likely write an article on another topic of growing interest -- Fluoride in our water systems.
-Dr. Cooper
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Cooper Family Dentistry is a dental office located in the Lansdowne Shopping Center on Tates Creek Rd. in Lexington, KY dedicated to helping you and your family achieve the best oral care.
