We recently had to purchase replacements for our Sonicare toothbrushes, which are highly recommended by our dentist and hygienist. Admittedly, they are a very good means for promoting healthy dental hygiene. They are gentle and effective.
However, today I decided to check where the toothbrush head is made, wondering whether I may be putting toxic materials into my mouth for two or more minutes twice each day.
Sure enough! Made in China!
I decided then to check our Oral B toothbrushes that the hygienist gave to us. The package does not say where they are made. So I called the 800 number for Oral B. I was told that there is a code embedded in the neck of the plastic handle just beneath the bristles. No code. So the lady told me that it could be made in one of three locales: Ireland, Iowa, or China.
Should I be concerned? China openly states its desire to conquer the USA and the world. China kills its own people, beginning with their babies, both through abortion and worse, through abandonment of unwanted infants. China is known for repeatedly using poisonous substances in their manufacturing as well as in food products.
Can I trust using a toothbrush made in China?
Do I have a choice?
How is it that everything is made in China?
How is it possible to ship raw materials half way around the world and then to ship the finished product back again more efficiently than to produce the products where the materials and the end users originate?
It is not possible. At least, this is true if the same standards of materials and safety and health are required. So what are we sticking into our mouths? What are we holding in our most absorbent areas that lead directly to our blood vessels and directly to our hearts and brains?
We should remember that for people with heart trouble nitroglycerin tablets placed under the tongue produce immediate results for their hearts. Should we expect anything less regarding anything else that we stick into our mouths?
And what about that blue coloring in the toothbrush that fades away to indicate that the toothbrush should be replaced? Of what is that coloring made? Moreover, if that dye is being dissolved and subsequently absorbed into our bloodstream, should we not realize that other substances also are being dissolved and absorbed?
Is anyone paying attention? Is anyone concerned?
