Is Glycerin in Toothpaste Bad for Your Teeth? Does Glycerin Block Remineralization? [Here’s What the Research Says]

Have you heard that you should avoid toothpastes that contain glycerin?

In the world of holistic oral health, a common belief is that glycerin will coat our teeth and block their natural ability to remineralize.

But where did this idea come from, and is there any research to back it?

In this video, we explore what glycerin is, what role it can play in a toothpaste, and what the research says about its potential to block tooth remineralization.

(Prefer to read the article?  Here you go…  Does glycerin in toothpaste block remineralization?  Here’s what the research says…)

Timestamps

  • 00:00 – Introduction
  • 01:24 – What is glycerin, and what role(s) can it play in a toothpaste formula?
  • 02:34 – What’s the backstory behind the idea that glycerin blocks tooth remineralization?
  • 04:42 – What does the research say about glycerin preventing remineralization (and its other risks and benefits for oral health)?
  • 09:28 – Should glycerin be a main ingredient in toothpaste formulas?
  • 10:57 – The key takeaway

 

 

 

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