Sorbitol
After water, this is one of the top ingredients in toothpastes. Sorbitol is a form of sugar.Sorbitol's use in toothpaste is three-fold As a sweetener, it gves toothpaste a pleasant taste. It is also a humectant, helping toothpaste stay moist. As an emulsifier, sorbitol works to keep the ingredient in toothpaste from "shifting. Ever notice that you don't have to shake a tube oftoothpaste to mix it up? An emulsifier keeps the ingredients mixed up.
Glycerine
PVM/MA Copolymer
This may sound scary, but the PVM/MA copolymer is a water fixative found in hairspray that does a wonderful job of making triclosan stick to your oral tissues longer. In other words, it helps triclosan stay on your teeth and gums where it can kill bacteria, rather than getting rinsed away.
Sodium Laurel Sulfate
You can find this detergent in just about any toothpaste that creates lots of suds. When you brush your teeth and the foam starts to appear, you can thank sodim laurel sulfate (SLS). Some studies link SLS to mouth ulcers.
Obviously not all toothpaste manufacturers use the exact same ingredients, but these are the main ingredients used in most toothpastes . So whatever your favourite toothpaste happens to be, take a look at the inactive ingredients and check out exactly you're putting in your mouth - the results may surprise you.
So my message here is a simple one. Just because a company claims to be all natural or organic. Doesn't mean they are not using harmful or toxic chemicals in there products. The best way to product yourself is to learn to read the ingredients on everything you buy. Learn what some of those big words are and you will lead a healthier life.
