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Home › Podcast › Podcast Episode #109: Brushing Up on the Science of Toothpaste

Podcast Episode #109: 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. 

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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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About Mark Burhenne, DDS

I’m on a mission to empower people everywhere with the same evidence-based, easy-to-understand dental health advice that my patients get. You can read my story here. I have been a dentist in private practice for 35 years. I graduated from the Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA in 1987 and am a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), Academy of General Dentistry (Chicago, IL), American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), and Dental Board of California.

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