You should know the real ingredient of your toothpaste
06.19.08 - 04:56pm
Receding gums, bleeding gums, gingivitis and periodontal disease are oral ailments caused by many factors linked to the general health of our body. As we have been using tooth paste for long time, a lot of people still suffer for oral cavities and dental damage. Commercial toothpaste has many promising propaganda which can clean and brightens teeth. Why there are still a lot of people who need receding gums treatment? What is present in the toothpaste that makes it dangerous? One main ingredient of commercial toothpaste is sodium lauryl sulfate. This substance is proven to be an irritant to the skin and triggers bleeding gums. Another substance found in the toothpaste is the triclosan a chemical that is supposed to kill bacteria but contributes to drying of your mouth. Undergoing periodontal disease treatment, your dentist should know which oral hygiene products should be used. Learn also some other natural options to aid the effects of the chemicals.