As you stare at all the boxes of toothpaste on the store shelf, you’re probably wondering which one is the best for you. When it comes to making better-informed toothpaste decisions, you can always count on our Ladysmith dental care provider to give you plenty of good advice.
However, it also helps to do your own research on the things you should look for when choosing the right toothpaste that suits your unique smile.
For almost a century, the American Dental Association (ADA) has been recognized by dentists and consumers as the gold standard for evaluating the efficacy and safety of all dental products. For this reason, you should only use toothpaste brands that bear the ADA seal of approval. Those that don’t have the ADA seal of approval aren’t worth your money because they’re not guaranteed to live up to their claims when it comes to quality.
Although fluoride works to repair, strengthen, and protect teeth, fluoride intake can also cause tiny white specks or dark brown stains to appear on the surfaces of the teeth. Since children who are under the age of two years can’t spit out toothpaste, they should be using toothpaste that doesn’t have fluoride at all.
In contrast, adults should use toothpaste with at least 1,000 parts per million fluoride to ensure the best protection.
If you have sensitive teeth, you’ll want to choose a toothpaste that’s specially formulated for those who suffer the same condition. You shouldn’t use whitening toothpaste because it contains ingredients that can worsen the painful sensation of teeth sensitivity.
Are you looking to make your teeth regain their natural white color? Unless you have sensitive teeth, choose a toothpaste that has a bleaching ingredient called hydrogen peroxide.
The team of experts at Northwoods Dentistry is committed to changing lives one smile at a time. If you’re looking to experience exceptional dentistry, contact our office today to schedule an appointment.
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