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Podcast: Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne
Episode: Episode #65: Glycerin in toothpaste: What you need to know
Description: On today’s episode of Ask the Dentist, Dr. B breaks down the myths and misconceptions surrounding glycerin in toothpaste. He unpacks the question:“Does glycerin in toothpaste coat the teeth and prevent absorption of minerals?” Here is the short answer: Glycerin’s solubility factor is actually quite high, and it does not seal your teeth off from all the important ingredients in saliva. Unfortunately, there is a current of misinformation surrounding glycerin, amplified especially by social media. Dr. B reminds us that, as new research comes out, many of the things that society as a whole has deemed “true” can change. Wha...