Sustainable Oral Care
Taking care of the environment while also looking after your teeth is a win-win situation for everyone. When you hear the term “eco-friendly,” you might think of the headache that it can entail. Environmentally responsible dental care does not have to be difficult. There are a few easy steps you can take to make your oral care practice more sustainable.
In the United States, over 2 billion plastic toothbrushes are discarded each year. Bamboo toothbrushes are a more environmentally friendly and long-lasting solution for keeping your teeth clean. Many have replaceable brush heads to keep your toothbrush clean while being environmentally responsible. Many companies that sell bamboo toothbrushes are likewise environmentally conscientious and strive to decrease waste from the manufacturing process.
Even your floss may be made more environmentally friendly. By substituting plastic floss for bamboo floss, you can help minimize plastic waste while also keeping your teeth clean and ready for your next dental checkup.
Tablet toothpaste is a new trend in environmentally friendly dental care. It is toothpaste in tablet form, created without water and compressed. When brushing, place them in your mouth and chew until they form a paste, then wet your toothbrush and brush as usual. Furthermore, most toothpaste tablets are packaged in glass jars, which helps to reduce the many pounds of garbage generated by plastic toothpaste tubes each year.
Eco-friendliness and oral hygiene do not have to be mutually exclusive aims. You can do both by incorporating these easy concepts into your daily practice.
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