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Choose Non-Irritating Toothpaste
Choose toothpaste that does not foam or burn; avoid sodium lauryl sulfate and similar foaming agents because they can disrupt oral mucosa and contribute to oral ulceration/canker sores.
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“So, for example, sodium lauryl sulfate is a foaming agent, but it also can be really disruptive to the oral mucosa and can lead to oral ulceration. So that a common ingredient that causes foaming that I would argue we do not need.”
huberman · How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbiome for Brain & Body Health | Dr. Staci Whitman · Mar 24, 2025 · 5:58 · open ↗
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