According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology the answer is hopefully, YES!!
A special toothpaste has been formulated with minuscule amounts of peanut allergens which seem to reduce the risks of a major reaction for those who tried it!
So far, the toothpaste has only been tested in a small study of 32 adults aged 18-55, but it showed impressive promise in the 4-month trial! And researchers are saying that further studies will also include children.
Take a look at this report from the main author of the study: “We noted that 100% of those being treated with the toothpaste consistently tolerated the...highest dose [of the peanut allergen] .... No moderate nor severe systemic reactions occurred in active participants.... adverse reactions were mostly local (oral itching), mild, and transient.... OMIT [Oral Mucosal Immunotherapy] appears to be a safe and convenient option for adults with food allergies. The results support continued development of this toothpaste in the pediatric population,” (William Berger, MC, and member of ACCAAI).
Healthy teeth and allergy-free? At Willes Ortho, we’re nuts about that news!!