S contain fluoride. In the past, it was drilled into consumers heads that fluoride is a must-have because it can strengthen teeth and make them more resistant to tooth decay. Ingesting too much fluoride can possibly cause permanent tooth discoloration, stomach problems, skin rashes, and impairment in glucose metabolism. Man, where do we even start with this one? How about with a fun fact? The world is weird. Have you ever heard of Agent Orange? You know, the herbicide used in the Vietnam War by the U.
S military as part of its herbicidal warfare program? Well in a crazy turn of events, it turns out that the chemical structure of triclosan closely resembles a major component in Agent Orange. Again, the world is weird. Health concerns associated with triclosan include cancer , weakened heart muscle function, endocrine issues, and bone deformation just to name a few.
So why would the FDA allow such a toxic chemical in toothpaste? In fact, this company actually paid for the toxicology studies that the FDA used to decide if triclosan was safe and effective enough for toothpaste.
Sure, most of us know that most toothpastes today contain fluoride, but what else do we know about toothpastes? Or to be specific, what ingredients make toothpastes what they are. There you have it, the five key ingredients that make toothpastes so effective and in a way, the ingredients that you should look for when shopping for a new tube. Be sure to keep your mouth healthy by keeping up without proper oral hygiene, contact Dr. Graham Farless, DDS at to schedule a routine checkup and cleaning today.
Moreover, in a study by the US National Research Council of the National Academies they found evidence that fluoride affects normal endocrine function 7. The endocrine is a system of glands that help control many functions within the body by releasing hormones. Such functions help determine how your heart beats, and how your bones develop and grow, to name a few.
Triclosan is an ingredient that can be found in toothpaste, body wash, antibacterial soaps and cosmetics. However, there is no significant data yet on the effects in humans in relation to the study. Thyroid hormones help control your metabolism and keep it regulated. A decrease in such hormones could result in a slow metabolism. There are also several studies investigating the link between triclosan and antibiotic resistance and developing skin cancer.
Troubling, these studies have not yet been completed to determine an outcome 4. With such uncertainty evolving around triclosan, it might be best to avoid this ingredient in your toothpaste. Sodium Lauryl Sulphate can cause skin irritation 2 and can aggravate aphthous ulcers 1. In a preliminary study by the Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine patients using a paste containing SLS over a 3-month period, patients had significantly more ulcers after the trial 1.
Alternatively, when the patients switched to a SLS free paste, the number of ulcers reduced drastically 1. Applying SLS to your gums in the form of toothpaste could therefore result in irritation. And for those suffering with mouth ulcers, this could worsen the symptoms further. The ADA maintains that fluoride is safe in both drinking water and toothpaste, and the American Association of Pediatrics recommends fluoride in drinking water and in toothpaste in age-appropriate amounts.
Children's toothpastes typically contain less fluoride than adult toothpaste. If you have sensitive teeth, you should look for toothpaste containing potassium nitrate , an ingredient that reduces tooth sensitivity. A small study compared the effects of potassium nitrate-containing toothpaste and mouthwash and found both significantly decreased sensitivity.
To see results, you need to use this type of toothpaste consistently. If you are brushing twice a day as recommended, it might take weeks to see any change, says Hewlett. Because the only benefit of potassium nitrate is reducing sensitivity, it isn't something everyone needs, he says.
Zinc citrate reduces the buildup of plaque — a sticky film covering the teeth which contains bacteria. When plaque absorbs calcium from your saliva, it turns into tartar, which needs to be scraped off, Hewlett says. Other ingredients also reduce plaque, but zinc citrate is one of the most common, he says. A small study compared adults who brushed with a toothpaste containing zinc citrate and those who used toothpaste without the ingredient. Calcium carbonate is one of several abrasive agents that help clean teeth and remove stains.
You might even see stains reduced in a matter of days, Hewlett says.
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