Nearly all other toothpastes contain SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) and other irritating ingredients-even the “natural” ones and the children’s toothpastes. Finally, you have an alternative-Squigle\u00c2\u00ae Toothpaste was designed to be your Mouth Friendly\u00c2\u00ae Toothpaste. It’s free of harsh abrasives, stinging flavors and irritating tartar control agents and bleaches, and of course it’s free of SLS and other irritating detergents.<\/p>\n
Double blind clinical studies show that Squigle\u00c2\u00ae helps prevent gum disease and improve the condition of those who have it. Other research has shown that a xylitol-fluoride toothpaste such as Squigle prevents tooth decay better than regular toothpaste.<\/p>\n
There are 3 types of canker sores. 1. Minor Recurrent Stomatitis: These small canker sores are usually less than one centimeter in size. This is the most common form of canker sores, Nearly 70% of all cases are this type. They usually heal within 7-10 days leaving little or no scarring.<\/p>\n
2. Major Recurrent Stomatitis: These larger canker sores are often larger than 1 cm in size. They may take longer to heal (three weeks or more) and could leave scarring after they are gone.<\/p>\n
3. Herpetiform: These canker sores are pin point in size (2-3 millimeters). Sometimes these sores accumulate into larger ulcerations. This is a rarer form of canker sores.<\/p>\n
What causes canker sores? No one knows what ultimately causes canker sores, but we do know some things that can lead to canker sores. Here is a partial list:<\/p>\n
Squigle has a very mild detergent that strengthens cell membranes.
\nClinical studies show that most canker sores are caused by SLS, which is found in 99% of all toothpastes.<\/p>\n