Traditional toothpaste has several disadvantages to that of natural toothpaste.  First and foremost, traditional toothpaste contains a long list of synthetic chemicals, detergents, and additives.  Some toothpaste even contains certain forms of sweetener—that’s right. There could be sugar in your toothpaste. Many people just don’t realize that they could be harming their mouth instead of helping.

Some of these chemicals and detergents have been linked to allergies and mouth inflammation from their harshness.  Sodium Laurel Sulfate (also known as SLS) is a primary cause of irritation for many.  SLS is a common detergent found in all types of health care products from shampoo and conditioner to soaps and is the key agent in causing the familiar foaming action we expect when we brush .  Other chemicals include agents to change the texture, keep your toothpaste soft in the tube, and products to remove mineral deposits inside your mouth.  We are often tricked by the minty tingle traditional toothpaste provides.  We think that the tingle means it is working when in fact all we are doing is giving our mouth a chemical bath.

Natural toothpaste is beneficial primarily because there just aren’t any chemicals.  Being free from SLS is just one benefit.  Because of the lack of harsh additives, natural toothpaste is far less likely to aggravate sensitive mouths and far less likely to trigger an allergy. Natural toothpastes also use key natural elements to kill bacteria like peppermint and spearmint oils among other plants and herbs.  Natural toothpastes are equally as effective at removing bacteria as any traditional toothpaste.

The price of natural toothpaste may be one hindering factor.  Because natural toothpaste is made from quality products, you can expect to pay slightly more for it than traditional.  However the cost of a naturally healthy mouth may be worth the cost. Natural toothpaste may also come in forms that you may not be used to. We have conditioned ourselves to expect a white or sparkling blue paste, but you may find natural products that are liquid drops, or powders that you mix with water to use. Keep and open mind and discover the benefits of natural toothpaste for yourself.

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