Which toothpaste do you use on a daily basis?
Does it contain SLS?
Did you know that many toothpastes contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and that SLS is harmful to your mouth?
SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) is a foaming agent that helps to create an abundant lather in personal hygiene products such as body or hair soaps, facial cleansers.
This foaming aspect has lead to it being inserted into toothpaste as it helps remove food particles from teeth.
However, SLS, a surfactant (cleanser and foaming agent), acts as a very strong degreaser that damages the lecithin layer of cells, disrupts the balance of the oral microflora and can cause irritation of the skin and mucous membranes.
In addition, ulcers have been linked to SLS?
For this reason, the sensible choice is to avoid toothpastes that contain SLS.