Brushing Up on the Science of Toothpaste

Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne

Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!!Have you ever considered what's lurking inside your toothpaste tube? This week, we peel back the label on oral care products to uncover the truth about sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and its role as a surfactant in your daily brushing routine. It's more than just froth and bubbles; we're talking about the balance of your oral microbiome and the potential for SLS to disrupt it. From the historic use of these chemicals in our toothpaste to their classification as minimum risk pesticides, we question the necessity of such harsh ingredients in light of emerging research highlighting the importance of a healthy mouth flora. Key Points From This Episode00:04 - The Impact of Surfactants in Toothpaste04:10 - Toothpaste and the Oral Microbiome10:09 - Surfactant-Free Toothpaste Importance19:31 - Toothpaste Without Emulsifiers and Surfactants20:55 - The Importance of Toothpaste Ingredients25:07 - Tips for Maximizing Toothpaste Usage28:36 - Oral Health Tips and RecommendationsSponsored By:BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough www.magbreakthrough.com/askthedentistCode ASKTHEDENTIST gets you 10% off any orderCheck Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!!Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.comSubscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter