We know the idea ofnotusing toothpaste to clean your teeth sounds crazy.
You want fresh breath, after all.
Some toothpaste substitutes boast some impressive benefits, while some ingredients in traditional toothpaste are downright scary.
First, there’s fluoride, which is a highly controversial ingredient in toothpaste.
Triclosan is another potentially-harmful ingredient in many toothpastes.
So why is it still in toothpaste?
Because antibacterial soaps are considered over-the-counter drugs, which means they need FDA approval.
