Children swallow up to 40% of toothpaste during brushing. And about 2.5 kg of toothpaste we eat throughout life.
What dangerous substances get into our body with an incorrectly selected toothpaste?
Most toothpastes and other oral care products include triclosan, which is an unsafe component for daily use in oral care.
Triclosan belongs to the group of antibiotics. It kills bacteria in the oral cavity, while destroying not only harmful bacteria, but also beneficial ones. As a result, the body loses its ability to defend itself against various infections. Harmful bacteria multiply faster than beneficial ones, and this leads to an imbalance in the microflora and causes negative consequences, such as bad breath, increased formation of plaque, etc. For example, in Canada and Japan, triclosan was forbidden to use in hygiene products, since it causes a malfunction in the hormonal system of the body.
It is important to know that oral care products with triclosan cause muscle atrophy. Even a small dose of triclosan in toothpaste can lead to a decrease in muscle activity and loss of ability to exercise.
The use of toothpaste with triclosan is possible for a short period of time with the recommendation of a dentist. After applying such toothpaste, it is worthwhile to switch to preventative toothpastes correctly, and it is also strongly recommended to use a rinse with anti-inflammatory, probiotic properties on natural components to restore the microflora of the oral cavity.