If you think you might be experiencing contact cheilitis, stop using any products that might be causing your symptoms. You should also avoid any possible irritants like chewing gum, candy, tobacco products, and acidic foods/juices.
Perioral eczema is an inflammation of the mouth and lips which turns them an intense red color. Perioral leukoderma is a whitening of the skin surrounding the mouth. Both conditions have been linked in some studies to contact with cinnamic aldehyde, a toothpaste additive.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), a foaming agent and detergent commonly added to toothpaste, is known to cause irritation/pain and increase canker sore outbreaks. Canker sores usually go away on their own in a few days or weeks, so you shouldn’t have to do much about it.
Try avoiding toothpaste with abrasive agents like calcium carbonate and silica. Your symptoms should improve after a few weeks.
If you notice any soreness in your gums, cheeks, or tongue, stop using the toothpaste. Avoid whitening toothpaste for a few weeks and see if your condition improves.
Because mint and cinnamon flavorings, in particular, are so prevalent in toothpaste, it may be difficult to find a toothpaste that does not contain these chemicals. Non-flavored toothpaste is out there, but you might just have to search a little harder for it.
Propolis (an antiseptic) Hexylresorcinol (for plaque prevention) Azulene (an anti-inflammatory agent) Dipentene (a solvent) Cocamidopropyl betaine (a surfactant) Parabens (a preservative) Fluoride salts
Sensodyne Rapid Relief and Colgate’s Sensitive Toothpaste Complete Protection are 2 popular desensitizing kinds of toothpaste that you can find at most drug stores. Stay away from whitening toothpaste, as those can make your sensitive teeth worse.
Burt’s Bees toothpaste does contain natural mint flavoring. If you think you’re allergic to the mint flavor in toothpaste, this product might not be the one for you.
Hello Naturally Whitening Toothpaste has the ADA seal of approval, so you can rest assured it’s safe to use on your teeth.
Right now, the ADA recommends brands like Colgate, Sensodyne, Burt’s Bees, AIM, Aquafresh®, Crest, Hello, and Tom’s from Maine. This is especially important when looking for natural toothpaste, which can sometimes be unregulated.
