Brushing Up on the Science of Toothpaste

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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 episode:
00:04 – The Impact of Surfactants in Toothpaste
04:10 – Toothpaste and the Oral Microbiome
10:09 – Surfactant-Free Toothpaste Importance
19:31 – Toothpaste Without Emulsifiers and Surfactants
20:55 – The Importance of Toothpaste Ingredients
25:07 – Tips for Maximizing Toothpaste Usage
28:36 – Oral Health Tips and Recommendations

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[reneebellotte]

My "case study" is not scientific evidence, I know. But since getting off SLS toothpaste, my Oral Lichen Planus has healed in under a year. Over two decades of misery, GONE. Have since switched soaps and shampoos also. Your FYGG is wonderful. I work for a dentist and have introduced her to the idea of using your nano hydroxyapatite varnish on me. It'll take some time to convince her, gotta find research articles...

[furyofbongos]

Been off SLS toothpaste for several years now and not one cold sore. Used to get them fairly regularly.

[MusicalAtmosphere]

Where is the link for the list of all the various names of surfactants you said you would include? It's not there. Thanks for all your work and information.

[lisat]

I check labels carefully. I have not used anything with SLS in it for over 15 yrs.

[robynbonni]

I am so very happy to have found you. Thank you for your information. I can't seem to find a functional dentist near me. I'll keep looking thank you .

[jeffmiller]

Hi Dr. B. I noticed quite quickly that the FYGG toothpaste separates between uses. Even a quick shake up & down will remix ingredients. I simply tap the flat end of the tube on the vanity and all is well. Thanks for putting this toothpaste out. I am loving it.

[Articapilus]

Some of your opinions coincide with those of Dr. Ellie Phillips, but others do not. A discussion of both of you may be interesting.

[simabennifla]

Just bought a kids toothpaste! This sounds amazing and I’m so thankful to have learned this. Now I know why I get those sores.
I wanted to ask if you could talk about biting one’s lips and mouth. I bite the inside of my cheeks CONSTANTLY.

[jomamababy]

Using SLS free toothpaste is the only thing I've found to significantly reduce the amount of canker (not cold) sores/mouth ulcers. I grew up with them chronically and it wasn't uncommon for me to have several in my mouth at a time. Nobody could give me answers. After switching to SLS free toothpaste (sensodyne) the past 7ish years, I only get one every so often.

[isabelladavis]

Great to see you back love this channel always leave with new acquired knowledge and yes we need more toothpaste saw you were sold out…was hoping you had news about the fluoride in water issue… I’m guessing not finalized as of yet…the jury is still out???

[ejack]

I love your toothpaste, and shaking the tube every now and then, if needed, so we aren’t killing the good stuff with shady ingredients, is not a big deal. 😊

[lanael]

Dr. Mark, could you make a video about LANAP procedure that boast about regrowth of gums and bone? Is it too good to be true?

[kleebcd]

You recommended the BOKA brand and I purchased it.. I hope you still like it as you suggested earlier.

[cari]

Where is the listing of the names of the surfactants in the products you referred to in the video? Did youtube delete them?

[samaratenzin]

thank you for great informative video question is what about magnesium stearate in toothpaste in tablets . is that also bad similarly as sls for good bacteria 🤔 ❔

[ED.]

When are you going to get more of your tooth paste in

[lisat]

Dr what do you think of Tartar End toothpaste? I have been using it for a little over a year and it does seem to break down Tatar and plaque. When I brush with a sonic brush and the tartar end my teeth feel very clean.

[boop]

This vid is a year old, and you thought only 2 toothpastes (1 being yours, and that’s fine- I’ll be trying it soon) were good at the time. So I’d like to know if you’ve seen the elims toothpaste now. It looks good and has a good ingredients- it’s nano-h and has no sls, phthalates, etc.
Thoughts?

[silverhranch]

Dr. I lke your products and the different approach you are taking than we have in the past but we all have a unique situation and some have an overload of pathogenic oral bacteria and there are probably not enough good bacteria to feed, nurture or save with your products. The best answer for some folks is to use a bactericide short-term and neutalize all their existing oral bacteria and then start over by intoducing more friendly species.

[debilov]

There are toothpaste tablets with hydroxyapatite that you chew right before brushing. Are those safe?