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by dotancohen 1116 days ago
Interesting. I use Sensodyne for a completely unrelated reason: it does not contain Sodium Laurel Sulfate. I have not had a cavity in my entire life, and I'm over 45.
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What's the connection between the first and second claims you make? does SLS cause cavities?
Toothpaste with SLS causes ulceration (canker sores) in some individuals (myself included). See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphthous_stomatitis
SLS does not cause cavities.

I mention that I like this toothpaste due to the lack of SLS - not for the cavities prevention. But I've not had any cavities, so that is another datum on top of the others who mention using this toothpaste and not having dental problems.

Not sure for them but SLS can irritate sensitive skin.
I guess you need to pay more attention when you read:

> I use Sensodyne for a completely unrelated reason