Does SLS substances which create any foam in toothpaste have good effect or bad effect? Do any good toothpastes need to have such substances to be part of their ingredients?

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or SLS is the substance which create any foam in soap, shampoo, facial washing cream and toothpaste. It helps removing any dirty staff and grease stain easily. However if there are too much SLS substances in any products, it may harm any skin or area wherever they contact.

Many toothpaste brands in the market popularly use SLS substances because they are cheap and can give an experience of “almost clean feeling “ to attract all consumers. However the advanced medical technology discovers that these substances may cause the bad effect to our body in the long term and are bad to our dental cavity.

Noted: This article is for educational purposes only. We suggest you to consult with your doctors or your dentists for any dental problems or any further questions. This information supported by Dentist Tanapote Ninmod of Club Smile Clinic.