A member asked:

What is the reason those powerful toothpastes make gums slough?

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Chemical irritation: These toothpastes may contain powerful chemicals or chemicals that you are sensitive to that would cause the outer surface of your gums to become so irritated that i can slough off . Stop using those products.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Too strong: Some toothpaste companies make stronger toothpaste to help remove stains and plaque better but some people might be allergic or sensitive to these products, stop its use but also consult a dentist to make sure it was the toothpaste that cause the gums to become sloughish.

Answered 4/3/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Harsh chemicals.: Some of the toothpastes out there will, in some people, cause sloughing of the gum. If this happens to you, i would recommend a toothpaste without sodium laurel sulfate, the most common ingredient to cause side effects, although whitening toothpastes can do it because of the whitening ingredient as well!

Answered 8/19/2013

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