Toothpaste in the Ökotest: Aronal, Blend-a-med, Odol-med3 come in last

Regular tooth brushing is and remains the best prevention against tooth decay and periodontal disease. But which toothpaste is the best? First of all: fluoride is the most important ingredient in the fight against tooth decay. Each of the toothpastes tested contained the trace element. But there are also ingredients that can not only harm the cleaner, but also the environment. And that is not to be neglected, because with a per capita consumption of 5 tubes per year, Germany comes to a total amount in the three-digit million range. Ökotest tested a total of 58 toothpastes. The good news: 36 received the grade “very good”. But there is also bad news: 13 toothpastes failed with “poor” or “insufficient”, including some of the best-known brands. Surprisingly among the bottom lights: “Aronal gum protection with zinc “, several” Blend-A-Med “products and the” Odol-Med 3 Extreme Clean long-term freshness “. Some of them can be found in the higher price segment of universal toothpastes. But how do I know which toothpaste is right? It helps to take a look at the ingredients. Leave toothpaste on the shelf if it contains the ingredient “Sodium Lauryl Sulphate”. The foaming surfactant can irritate the mucous membranes. According to the Ökotest, toothpastes should also not contain polyethylene glycol, or PEG for short. Conclusion: A higher price or well-known brand names do not seem to be a criterion for recommendable products for toothpastes, on the contrary, cheap products often scored “very good”.