Environmental and health concerns

Several of the ingredients in toothpastes are found by some environmentally damaging or hazardous to the personal health. These ingredients include[11]:

* Fluoride
* Artificial flavoring
* Artificial colors
* Triclosan
* Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
* Detergents
* Binding agents
* Humectants
* Preservatives such as Methylparaben and Ethylparaben-parabens
* Pyrophosphate
* Potassium nitrate
* Lauryl sarcosinate
* Polyethylene glycol
* Polypropylene glycol
* Sodium saccharin/aspartame


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