In a message dated 12/4/98 9:28:55 AM Central Standard Time,
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<< some fruitarians brush their teeth (I did, and had tooth problems
 anyway), others do not. One of the dumber claims in the raw movement is:
 "animals don't brush their teeth, why should I?".  The answer is that
 if you don't, you will eventually suffer dental problems.

 As for toothpaste, some rawists use salt, baking soda, nothing (plain
 water), or herbal toothpaste/powder.

 Tom Billings

  >>

--Charlotte Gerson, daughter and spokesperson for the late Dr. Max Gerson's
Cancer Therapy, says salt, baking soda (sodium chloride), and any toothpastes
containing sodium promotes gum recidivism.

gc

P.S. It's VERY difficult to find toothpastes, even at health food stores, that
do NOT contain sodium. One, recommended by a doctor who used to post on this
network, is Peelu.

FWIW:

gc