It is no secret that the world around us is rampantly shifting from toxic to organic in every aspect of their lives! Starting from their diets, fashion choices, skincare products, personal care products, and even furnishing. This is a huge change in decision-making and lifestyle choice that is being driven mainly due to heightened awareness around the health and environmental consequences of using products that are made with toxic chemicals.   

But, in the hustle and bustle of your daily lives, have you gotten the time to stop and think about the subtle dangers that are lurking within the confines of your bathroom cabinets? We all have been using the same toothpaste and mouthwash as a part of our oral care routine for a long time now, without questioning if they are safe, assuming they are beneficial even. However, hidden beneath these big, shiny promises of minty freshness and gleaming white teeth, lies an unsettling truth: these long-standing, trusted oral care products have hidden toxic chemicals that we ingest daily!  

You probably wouldn’t believe this, but one of the prime offenders is toothpaste! Fluoride, a common ingredient in toothpaste, has been a controversial element in the oral care realm. Although the use of fluoride is allowed in small quantities, the consumption of fluoride in excess might lead to fluorosis. Fluorosis is a condition that leads to staining of teeth and even damage to tooth enamel. But that’s not all. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a foaming agent often used in everyday products such as “detergents” and can lead to skin irritations and mouth ulcers!! In recent times, we have noticed skin care products going SLS-Free and it is high time that we are aware of what we are ingesting in the name of Oral Care.  

Mouthwash also has its own secrets in the Oral Care world. Most mouthwashes are infused with Alcohol which is damaging to the inner lining of your mouth and can lead to a dry mouth. Our mouth tissues are delicate and, therefore can lead to discomfort and even an increased risk of oral cancer. It is also not uncommon to find tons of artificial colors and sweeteners along with harmful preservatives which hardly spell health and hygiene!  

As consumers, we have gotten used to blindly trusting brands without inspection or questioning the sources of how their products are being made. This has led us to unknowingly consume quite a lot of, albeit harmful but avoidable substances. It is high time that we rethink this faith of ours when it comes to the Oral Care Industry. Brushing, swishing, and flossing are a series of events we follow diligently, first thing in the morning and this leads us to open a gateway for the entry of toxic chemicals into our bodies. These toxins pose dangers to our body due to accumulative impact over a continued period of time.   

The fight to find a healthier smile should not come at the cost of compromising our well-being! As we stand before our bathroom mirror, toothbrush in hand, we need to pledge to become vigilant consumers. Scrutinizing the ingredients list of the oral care products we use is our right and responsibility alongside introducing safer alternatives to our routine.  

At Dr.Dento, we have taken it upon ourselves to change this narrative. Our entire oral care range has been formulated carefully, maintaining the inclusion of All-natural and Organic Ingredients. We have used NHap (Nanohydroxyapatite), which is naturally found in tooth enamel, as a fitting alternative for Fluoride. We also steered clear of SLS and have instead introduced Coconut Oil as it’s Toxic-Free alternative.  

It is time to wake up and hold light to the unceasing sacrifice we make in the name of convenience. Our Mouths are the gateway to our bodies, and it is time we started treating them with the care and respect they deserve!