Organic Toothpastes: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. Toothpaste's history dates at least as far back as Ancient Egypt. This is well before the toothbrush as we know it came into existence. Around 5000 BCE, Egyptians used a powder made of the ashes of ox hooves, burnt eggshells, pumice, and myrrh to clean their teeth. If that sounds less than appetizing, the Ancient Greeks added abrasives like crushed oyster shells and bones to the recipe. The Romans included flavorings like powdered charcoal and bark.
Fact #2. Toothpaste underwent many changes and improvements throughout the 20th century. Some dentists recommended the addition of fluoride as early as the 1890s. This was initially criticized by the American Dental Association. It didn't receive their approval until the 1950s. In the 1980s, gels, whitening agents, and other ingredients were added, and the specialty toothpaste market grew rapidly.
Fact #3. It can be hard to parse the list of ingredients on a commercial tube of toothpaste. They tend to be filled with things that are unfamiliar and hard to pronounce, some of which may be harmful if swallowed. Spurred on by the general movement toward more natural ingredients, many people are turning to organic toothpastes.
Fact #4. If you don't believe there are ingredients in your toothpaste that might actually be harmful, you should go get your tube and check it out. A few of the most common harmful ingredients include triclosan, and sorbitol. Tricolsan is a preservative and antibacterial agent that can irritate skin and cause allergic reactions. Sorbitol can cause intestinal issues if swallowed.
Fact #5. Organic toothpastes eschew harmful additives in favor of natural substitutes. Baking soda is a common ingredient, as is sea salt. Tea tree, peppermint, coconut, and neem oils are also popular. While toothpaste has come a long way since its Ancient Egyptian roots, it might still be a good idea to use one with ingredients that existed back then.