What is toothpaste made of? A list of the most common ingredients

What is toothpaste made of?

We use it every day and know that it helps our teeth and gums stay healthy, but we often don't know what ingredients are contained in the toothpaste: let's see the most common ones together!

🦷 Fluoride
Only toothpastes that contain one of three forms of fluoride (sodium, stannous, and monofluorophosphate) are recognized as useful for caries prevention.

🦷 Sorbitol
This ingredient helps the toothpaste maintain a Smooth texture and a sweeter taste.

🦷 Glycerin
Indispensable not to dry out the toothpaste.

🦷 Abrasive agents
They help to remove plaque and surface stains However, without damaging the enamel.

🦷 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is used to create thefoaming action That is associated with toothpaste.

Some toothpastes (for tooth sensitivity, periodontitis sufferers, etc.) also contain other specific ingredients that are added to increase their effectiveness.

[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, membership card of the Dentists Register of the Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168]