Toothpaste Without SLS: For Frequent Canker Sore Sufferers
Three Products Without Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Manufacturers know there is a market out there for toothpaste without SLS, and they have begun selling special products aimed at frequent canker sore sufferers. Following are three of my recommendations:
Toothpaste without SLS, #1: Rembrandt Low Abrasion Whitening Toothpaste for Canker Sore Prevention. That's quite a mouthful to say, but this product combines the brand's well-recognized tooth whitening ingredients with a non-SLS formula, and the result is a paste that has reduced canker sores by 80% in official studies quoted by the manufacturer. Anecdotally, I can say that using this product has cut back on the frequency of my canker sores by around 50%, and I haven't made any other changes to my routines. I've found this item on the shelves at certain Walgreens locations (saving on shipping), but it's not always in stock, so buyers may need to order it online. The average cost for an average size tube is about $6.00.
Toothpaste without SLS, #2: Biotene Dry Mouth Toothpaste. Although it's primarily marketed to people who suffer from a condition called "dry mouth," the formula is free of SLS and designed to reduce irritation of the gums, so it's appropriate for frequent canker sore sufferers. It's available in regular and mint varieties from some online stores for about the same price as Rembrandt.
Toothpaste without SLS, #3: Squigle Enamel Saver Toothpaste. I giggle when I see the company describe this toothpaste as your "mouth friend," but it's a very serious product free of SLS and a number of other irritants. They recommend that canker sore sufferers use it exclusively, though it's hard to find in stores and a little more expensive than the two choices above.
Other brands of toothpaste without SLS are yet more expensive or even harder to find, so I'd recommend sticking with these three options. Specifically, #1 has just about halved my rate of canker sores.
Published by J. Bartleby
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I had no idea toothpaste could do that - great information
Just to share a testimonial -- my dad used to have constant problems with sores in his mouth, that were painful and made him use a lot of topical lidocaine.
He switched to a non-SLS toothpaste and that seems to have made a big difference. Now he only gets one or two canker sores a year, which is a huge improvement.
I'd definitely suggest trying non-SLS toothpastes; it's an easy switch to try and you'll probably know within a couple of weeks if it's working for you.
They should have FOODS that soothe canker sores. I have much more difficulty (and much less joy) eating than brushing.
Totthpaste, minty fresh.
I might try this, too! Thanks for sharing. Great article.
I have to try this.
Great thinking...I was a dental assistant for 20 years...
Very informative article. my mother use to call these lier sores. I have not had them for years until recently - I wish I had read this article at that time. thanks
Most important for canker sore sufferers - as soon as you feel and canker sore change your tooth brush! It will heal in a day or two. I also use Rembrant without SLS. I change my brush at lease every other month.