Top 5 Ingredients to Avoid in Oral Care Products -Toothfully yours

Most people wash their hair alternate days or thrice a week, but they brush every day, at least once, if not twice. One of the most crucial parts of the oral care routine is products, which we blatantly put in our mouths without knowing exactly what's in them. If we ask ourselves, "Do I have any idea about all the ingredients present in my toothpaste?" The answer for most of us would be, not exactly!

Why is no one talking about oral care routines, their products, and their ingredients? We hear new tips for skincare routine every other day and Instagram is flooded with tips for hair care but seldom someone gives us the right steps and tips for oral care. It is equally important to use safe ingredients for oral care products as it is to use safe skin and hair care products. As many of the skin and hair care products are filled with toxins and we are very well aware- we should avoid exposure to those toxins at any cost, oral care products are no different. They are equally loaded with toxins. If you have been buying SLS FREE shampoo or face wash then this blog will be a huge blow to your loyalty towards your oral care product. As your toothpaste also contains SLS, yes! You heard it right.

Toothpaste is something that we use every day, we can skip using shampoo but toothpaste is used daily, at least once, without any misses, plus our mouth cavity is made of glands that directly absorb everything and anything from our mouth in our bloodstream.

Here are the top 5 ingredients we should avoid from oral care products:

1. SLS:

A detergent commonly used in toothpaste to generate foam, is a toxic chemical that the cosmetic industry is also slowly trying to get rid of from face wash, hand wash, and hair care products. It has no intrinsic value in maintaining oral hygiene and can cause mouth ulcers, canker sores, and other side effects.

2. Harsh preservatives: 

Have you ever seen toothpaste going bad in high temperatures in summer or chilling cold winter seasons? It stays as it is albeit being semi-liquid due to harsh preservatives. Toothpaste is 40% water and yet it never gets spoiled and gets fungus in it. It is because it contains harsh preservatives. Preservatives help prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms, ensuring that the oral care product has a long shelf life, does not go bad irrespective of external weather conditions, and is visually appealing from the moment it's manufactured to the time it's used. Some common preservatives that can be found in kinds of toothpaste are Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethanol, and Parabens, which once widely used, have faced scrutiny due to potential health and environmental concerns.

3. Carrageenan:

Carrageenan is added to toothpaste as a thickener to create consistency and to thicken the paste to achieve its desired look and feel. It intrinsically does not provide any benefit for oral hygiene and only increases concerns as it may lead to the formation of degraded carrageenan, a toxic impurity when reacted with a few stomach acids.

4. Artificial sweeteners:

Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and saccharin are used in oral care products to improve the taste and add sweetness to cover the bad taste of all other chemicals. These sweeteners can cause tooth decay and have been linked to weight gain. Some people may also have allergic reactions to these sweeteners.

5. Titanium dioxide:

A chemical that is highly debatable and about which the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has raised concern, is used to give a bright white color to the products. Regular exposure to this white-coloring chemical would surely not make your teeth white but would increase the chances of toxicity in your body.

Importance of safe and effective ingredients in oral care products.

Most of us do not realize that whatever we put in our mouth is directly absorbed into the bloodstream via glands present in our oral cavity. Be it vitamins, minerals, and other necessary nutrients through nutritious food or toxins via unwanted chemicals.

Most of the harsh chemicals put in the toothpaste are just present for cosmetic reasons and not because of their effectiveness. Which leads to oral health issues like cavities, bad breath, gum inflammation, bleeding, and others. Using highly effective and safe ingredients to transform oral health and by keeping toxins at bay. Regular exposure to toxins via toothpaste for our entire lifetime, (we would brush our teeth every day of our lifetime, won’t we) can cause various side effects. More than required exposure to SLS, Petroleum dyes, and artificial sweeteners can not only damage the immune system but can also lead to neurotoxicity, hypertension, allergic reactions, and more.

With repeated use of oral care products containing toxins, there's a high possibility of these compounds accumulating in the body over time. While daily exposure on a per-usage basis may be low, daily exposure even in small quantities for a lifetime (we brush our teeth for life) is worth a concern. Everyone talks about how these ingredients are included in small quantities and are not harmful, but we miss the fact that oral care products like toothpaste are used regularly, and exposure to small quantities daily could result in many complications.

The best way to avoid all such chemicals like preservatives, SLS, paraben, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors, and petroleum products from your oral care products like toothpaste with natural ingredients or even better, my personal favorite toothpaste tablets by Toothfully yours, which are made of highly effective 15 Ayurvedic herbs like Triphala, Trikatu, Miswak, Babool, mango leaf, and Neem, to name a few. These Ayurvedic Toothpaste Tablets are highly effective in removing plaque from teeth, fighting bad breath, and soothing swollen and bleeding gums. Plus, it is very simple to use these toothpaste tablets; just pop them, crush them, and brush them as usual. Opting for more natural oral care products can not only avoid your daily toxin exposure but can also improve oral health tremendously. Natural herbs and minerals are super effective in maintaining oral hygiene and preventing diseases and side effects of long-term exposure to toxins.

In conclusion, prioritizing safe and natural ingredients in oral care is not just a trend but a necessity for long-term health. Our oral care routine is a daily ritual that directly impacts our well-being, making it essential to choose products that are free from harmful chemicals. By opting for natural alternatives like Toothfully Yours Ayurvedic Toothpaste Tablets, we can protect our bodies from unnecessary toxin exposure while improving oral hygiene. Remember, small daily changes can lead to significant health benefits over time—so choose wisely, because your smile deserves the best!