COULD YOUR TOOTHPASTE BE HURTING YOU?

In a healthy mouth with normal saliva, the buffered conditions permit most toothpaste which contain the harsh chemical Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) to break up plaque and prevent caries (tooth decay) without causing significant damage.

The problem lies with individuals who have any sort of immuno compromising or physiological condition. People with diabetes, cancer, AIDS, individuals on medication, senior citizens, and those who use tobacco all experience a decrease in the protection of the oral tissues caused by diminished saliva flow.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a detergent-like surfactant that is found in 95% of all toothpaste on the market today. (SLS) is used to create foaming. This damaging ingredient can also be found in shampoo and many floor cleaners. The harshness of this chemical has been shown to damage oral tissue, causing canker sores and mouth ulcers. (SLS) also causes dryness in the mouth, which is one of several factors that lead to bad breath.

Oral Defense™ Toothpaste, formulated with a patent-pending combination of three ingredients, (Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) and Dehydro-acetic acid (DHA)), provides a powerful but gentle dentrifice. The (SLS)-free nature of Oral Defense contributes to its efficacy and gentleness.

And if the damage caused by (SLS) was not enough to cause consumer concern, poor oral health and oral bacteria have been linked to such serious conditions as heart disease, stroke, coronary artery disease, and pre-term babies.

So why don't toothpaste manufacturers address these problems? One reason is an (SLS) based product is less expensive to produce. The other reason is consumers don't understand their options and demand change.

Enter Oral Defense™. (www.oraldefenseonline.com) Oral Defense™ in development for nearly a decade arrives with credentials that set it apart from competitors. A team of dentists and periodontists initially developed the Oral Defense line for patients who were experiencing burning gums, canker sores, mouth ulcers and those with general sensitivity. Oral health is of utmost importance to those with a compromised immune system. But gentleness was not the only issue with these patients who also need toothpaste that provides protection against harmful oral bacteria. With all of this in mind, the Oral Defense development team set out to create the only product available that combines a powerful anti-bacterial action in a gentle formula. Anyone with an immune compromised condition or systemic diseases will benefit greatly from the gentle anti-bacterial protection of Oral Defense™.

"We already knew the damaged caused by SLS and because of current health research we strove to create a powerful antimicrobial combined with a gentle Sodium Lauryl Sulfate-Free formula to promote a therapeutic environment for healing," according to Victor Carnell, DDS and chairman for BioGlobe, the manufacturer of Oral Defense™.

Consumers need to understand the harm they could be causing their oral tissue. They also need to know the benefits of using Oral Defense™ if they have an immune compromising or systemic medical condition.

Oral Defense™ Toothpaste and Oral Defense Antiseptic Oral Rinse is currently available in most leading drug and supermarket chains. Because of the overwhelming request, the product can now be purchased online at www.oraldefenseonline.com.

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