Commercial toothpastes contain sodium lauryl sulfate, which causes gum disease and canker sores, and petroleum-derived colorants that are carcinogenic. Mouthwash destroys your oral microbiome and blocks nitric oxide production. Switch to toxic-free alternatives instead.
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I know that you buy your commercial toothpaste thinking that this is great for my gums and great for my oral health. And then you dig deeper and you find out that the corporation that made it added sodium lauryl sulfate. And then you find studies like this that tell you it actually causes gum disease and canker sores. Then you go down a rabbit hole and you start to look at the blue goo that makes your toothpaste look so pretty and your children want to use it. And you find out that's a petroleum product and a known carcinogen. And then you say, well, what about my mouthwash? Wait a second, it completely obliterates my mouth microbiome, which prevents me from making nitric oxide, which directly Toss your commercial oral care products in the trash. There are plenty of companies out there like Wellness that make toxic-free alternatives. If you're interested in cleaning up your bathroom cabinet, comment switch below and I'll send you a free list of products that are actually healthy, safe, and what your family should actually use.