s I get older, I realize more and more the
importance of maintaining a healthy mouth.

I always have been vigilant about brushing
and flossing, and have finally listened to my
about the benefits of using proper mouthwash in
oral-health routine. After a bad experience with one
that left me with awful staining, I was eager
try out the CloSYS line of products.

Oral Health products are alcohol-free, sulfate-
and Triclosan- free. I knew to look for alcohol-free
since I can’t stand the burning feeling,
I didn’t know about the potential harm of sulfates
Triclosan. Sulfates, added as a foaming agent in
have been linked to gum and skin irritation,
it harder to keep the mouth and gums free of
Triclosan is an antimicrobial agent used in
to kill bacteria. However, it’s been initially
to disruption of the body’s endocrine system and
of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

CloSYS products use Chlorastan, stabilized chlorine
as the active ingredient to eliminate bacteria
the mouth and plaque on teeth. Clinical studies have
Chlorastan is safe and effective for use in oral
without the negative aspects of the other chemicals.

provided with samples of CloSYS Sulfate Free
Toothpaste and two bottles of Alcohol Free Oral
Health Rinse (one unflavored and one “JustRight Mint”
flavored). The toothpaste has a slightly different texture
than my normal toothpaste and doesn’t taste strongly of
mint. However, it left my mouth feeling just as clean and
protected by the fluoride.

The mouthwash was the most intriguing product to me,
especially the unflavored version. I was excited for the
alcohol-free aspect, but skeptical of its ability to leave
mouth feeling clean without the typical minty flavor.

Surprisingly, I didn’t mind the unflavored version. It
seemed almost like rinsing with pure water, yet left my
mouth feeling clean and my breath quite fresh. It came
with a peppermint flavoring oil, so I tried a bit of that in
my next rinse. It gave the rinse more of the traditional
but was still not overpowering. The JustRight Mint
also produced the same results: fresh breath with a hint
minty flavor. The biggest positive for me was the
of burning and irritation I’ve felt with other
I have been using the mouthwash for several weeks now
and haven’t seen any signs of staining.

I’m glad I was introduced to CloSYS, and admit I never
gave much thought to the ingredients in my oral-care
products. If chemicals are unnecessarily added to
consumable products and can be substituted with better
options for overall health, it seems like an obvious route
to take. The CloSYS products seem like a great fit for
those with sensitive teeth, gums or taste buds, and are
TEXT without
NANCY
an excellent choice for keeping a healthy mouth
unpleasant side effects or overly minty flavors.

CloSYS Oral Health Products • www.closys.com
$11 for 32oz Alcohol-Free Oral Health Rinse
Christy Petrak is a systems engineer currently taking a leave of
to raise her two children, Thomas (age 4) and Eliza (age 1). She
spending time with her family, swimming and baking/decorating
cupcakes.