A common toothpaste ingredient called Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) can also cause canker sores. SLS is a soft tissue irritant that's also found in shampoo,
Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) is responsible for cold sores, and toothpaste contains a chemical that may suppress the virus. After the initial infection, HSV-1 lies dormant in the body until something triggers it to become active, and a cold sore develops. The toothpaste ingredient sodium ...
Brushing shouldn’t burn your mouth. But for many people, that’s the exact sensation they get, which can make for a pretty unpleasant dental routine. If you’re in this boat, don’t worry. Saying goodbye to that burning mouth-feel can be as simple as avoiding one key ingredient in...
This ingredient is dangerous because the production of SLS results in contamination with a carcinogenic by-product. Studies on SLS have shown it can have many detrimental effects on the body. I like my suds, but not at the expense of my overall health. FD&C Blue Dye No. 2 That fun color...
Fluoride: Perhaps the most important toothpaste ingredient is fluoride. Fluoride incorporates itself into tooth enamel making your teeth more resistant to acids produced by plaque bacteria, as well as acids found in fruit juices, soda (both regular and diet) and certain foods....
Diethylene Glycol (DEG), an ingredient used in antifreeze, is a toxic and lethal sweet-tasting substance that should not be found in U.S. toothpaste. After diethylene glycol was found in Chinese-made toothpaste sold in the Dominican Republic and Panama in 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Admi...
According to the Wound Care Society, the toothpaste ingredient sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) suppresses the activity of the virus. The society claims that if you apply toothpaste at the first sign of a cold sore outbreak, the sore may never appear or it won't last as long. Toothpaste on ...
and a cold sore develops. According to theWound Care Society, the toothpaste ingredient sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) suppresses the activity of the virus. The society claims that if you apply toothpaste at the first sign of a cold sore outbreak, the sore may never appear or it won't last ...