As with all 'natural' products, it's important to look at the fine print.
Of all the products to consider natural alternatives for, a toothpaste is arguably the most sensible, because it goes, well...inside your mouth. But as with any item labeledit's important to understand what the word means in this context—and not surprisingly, it's not exactly standard.
"There's no set definition of natural toothpaste," says cosmetic dentist Gregg Lituchy of Lowenberg, Lituchy & Kantor in New York City."Often, we're referring to toothpastes without artificial sweeteners, coloring, and the foaming agent sodium lauryl sulfate, which is associated with canker sores in people who are prone." Shannon M.
Fluoride, while naturally occurring in water and in plants like tea leaves, is excluded from some toothpastes labeled natural due to concerns about toxicity at supremely high levels. As Lituchy sees it, while opting out of fluoride is a personal choice, it's not one he recommends; Nanne also chooses fluorinated pastes."There are no meaningful alternatives to fluoride.
"I believe that there are good chemicals and bad chemicals," says Nanne."Artificial sweeteners like sodium saccharin offer no health benefit and over time may lead to health problems." Alternative sweeteners like sugar alcohols sorbitol and xylitol are rated safe for non-food uses by the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit advocacy organization. Xylitol, for instance, inhibits the growth of the bacteria that cause cavities.
The good news is that there's a toothpaste options for everyone, and every lifestyle. Ahead, 14 toothpastes that do a great job, sans any of the bad guys.While the slew of new brands joining the natural market is heartening, Tom's of Maine has been at it for the last 50 years. Their best-selling toothpaste is this piquant minty version, which has no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives but does fight cavities, stains and stale breath.
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