LOTS of products other than toothpastes use binders. Today, abrasives are much kinder, made out of hydrated silica, chalk, or baking soda.īinders thicken toothpaste and hold (or bind) the ingredients together. It maybe did the job, but it also would do a lot of damage to the tooth enamel. ![]() Way back in history, people would use sand and pumice (volcanic glass) to grind the stains off their teeth. A common sudser is sodium lauryl sulfate, which you might actually find listed on your hand soap bottle! It puts a whole new meaning to washing your mouth out with soap, right? But you should stick with the toothpaste and don’t get any ideas about putting hand soap in your mouth! Yuck!Ībrasives have been used to clean teeth since before toothpaste was invented. They make bubbles with the water in your mouth to help loosen and carry away debris on your teeth. Sudsers are cleaning agents, very much like the soap you use to wash your hands. So let’s take a look at what *is* in your toothpaste that does such important work twice every day! While the taste of toothpaste is important to everyone, it is also just a minor ingredient. When it does get in the mix, it is not a major ingredient because a little goes a long way.Īnother ingredient that probably came to your mind was mint flavoring (or tooty fruity, maybe?). Is it fluoride? That is probably the most famous ingredient, and yet it is not in every toothpaste (make sure your read the label when you’re toothpaste shopping!). ![]() Sudsers, abrasives, humectants and binders? What are those? They are ingredients in your toothpaste!Ĭan you name an ingredient in your toothpaste? I bet I can guess the first one that popped in your mind.
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