Toothpaste Comparison Chart

What is Xylitol?

Xylitol, a naturally occurring sugar substitute, fights off the bacteria that causes tooth decay. A good amount of xylitol in the mouth can decrease the infectious decay-causing bacteria and thus, promote a healthier environment for those good bacteria that are less harmful to the teeth's composition.

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Did you know that aloe vera is another natural remedy for bad breath? Of course. It is both a natural anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. It helps protect the sensitive tissues in the oral cavity. Since aloe vera is already known to help skin, digestive problems, the immune system and overall well-being, it would make sense that it has dental health benefits as well.

Aside from maintaining good oral hygiene on a daily basis, you can also use aloe vera to help fight tooth decay. The mouth holds a lot of bacteria that can attack the teeth and gums, and lead to problems like stomatitis, gum disease, and bad breath.

Aloe vera works the best when it is working from inside the body; therefore, aloe vera supplements and juices are usually the most effective at fighting bad bacteria. Sometimes extra supplements can get pricey, so you might just want to stick with toothpastes that have aloe vera in them. Not only will you be boosting your immunities, improving your skin’s appearance, and aiding your digestion, you will also be helping your smile by fighting the onset of tooth decay and bacteria.

Tea tree oil is effective in treating periodontal disease and halitosis!

Tea tree oil can actually be used to help stop bad breath. Many toothpastes and oral products use tea tree oil in their formulas. Sometimes it is even used in mouthwash and other solutions for stopping bad breath. Why is tea tree oil used in halting halitosis? Well, it has antifungal and antiseptic qualities meaning that it can kill fungi and bacteria that feed on food particles left in the mouth. The antiseptic property is mainly what makes it effective for preventing bad breath.

Studies have shown that tea tree oil being used for bad breath is safe, since it is a 100% natural product. It is environmentally friendly since it is obtained from a renewable natural resource, and the tea trees are not disturbed and are allowed to survive.

Not only can tea tree oil help with halitosis, but it can even have antibiotic qualities and help heal gum infections. It can treat severe chronic gingivitis (gum disease / periodontal disease) and bleeding gums as they deeply penetrate to the skin. This is one of the main reasons a dentist would tell a patient to use toothpaste that contains tea tree oil for treating bad breath.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a soap that they put in toothpaste and other cleansers for the sole purpose of making it foam. You see, people are conditioned to believe that more bubbles equals clean, however the reality is that this is simply not true.

SLS will dry out your mouth in a heartbeat creating an optimal environment for the bad breath bacteria to produce volatile sulfur compounds (and it's also been linked to the production of painful and annoying canker sores or mouth ulcers too!).