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Every single time I get to the toothpaste shelves in the pharmacy, I stand and gaze for about 15 minutes. There is such a large selection and I never know which toothpaste (or gel??) to choose. It’s not about the taste you see, it’s deciding between the ones that say “tooth defense” and those with “tartar protection” or “gum health” or maybe this time I should go with “whitening formula”? Which toothpaste works best?

If you look at the ingredients list on the back of the toothpaste, you will find more than just flavors or whitening additives. Many toothpastes contain ingredients such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (foaming), baking soda, enzymes, vitamins and calcium.

Indeed, there are many and many substances in toothpaste, but today, we’d like to discuss the 5 basic toothpaste ingredients that should be found in a paste, the 5 ingredients that actually help your oral health. Continue reading ‘Which Toothpaste Works Best? Look For The 5 Basic Toothpaste Ingredients’ »