While traditional toothpaste is effective at removing and preventing plaque build-up, preventing cavities, and fighting gum inflammation, a lot of its ingredients are not safe.

Most traditional toothpaste is made with such small concentrations of fluoride and other chemicals that you won’t experience any disconcerting symptoms immediately.

While most of us won’t swallow an entire tube of paste, toxins in toothpaste can still cause irritation to the mouth over time and since the mouth significantly affects the rest of the body’s overall health.

Many toxic toothpaste ingredients can cause cancer, irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs, and negatively impact development. Instead of reaching for a traditional toothpaste, avoid those toothpaste chemicals and brush your teeth with something that’s safe, sustainable, and good for you.