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I use a tapioca-based toothpaste. Is it advisable?
Query: Hi doctor, I have used fluoride-free toothpaste with tapioca starch and mint oil as the main ingredients. I have had no cavities for three years. However, I do get heavy plaque buildup. Is it fine to use toothpaste with tapioca starch as its main ingredient? The tapioca starch is non-abrasive to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As far as tapioca is concerned, it is used in toothpaste for various reasons, like thickeners, and it also cleanses the mouth from bacteria. It is a resistant starch with overall health effects on the body, like low nutritional value, which i... Read Full »