1.      Fluoride. This is the most important ingredient to look for. The great are thing about toothpaste today is that there are so many different kinds, many of which contain fluoride.

1. Consider your needs and the needs of your family members. As long as you select a toothpaste that contains fluoride, the rest is a matter of personal choice. If you’re live an all-natural lifestyle, you may want to go with a toothpaste that contains only natural ingredients. For people with children, why not choose fruit-flavored toothpastes with sparkles to encourage them to brush their teeth? Some people want whiteness while others like a clean feeling and may choose a toothpaste with hydrogen peroxide or baking soda.

 

The Facts:

Fluoride toothpaste

Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally. In the past 50 years, it has lead to a dramatic drop in tooth decay and cavities. Fluoride helps protect your teeth from the acids that are released from eating and drinking. It does this in two ways. First, by making your tooth enamel stronger and second, it can help reverse the early stages of acid damage by remineralizing the decaying areas.

Tartar Control toothpaste

Everyone has a layer of bacteria on their teeth, this is called plaque. If plaque isn’t removed quickly, it hardens into tartar. It is extremely hard to remove and can build up on your teeth and under your gums, ultimately leading to gum disease. Many tartar control toothpastes contain an antibiotic which kills some of the bacteria in the mouth.

Toothpastes for sensitive teeth

For people who have teeth that experience sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures — they make toothpastes that are specially formulated for sensitive teeth. These toothpastes usually contain potassium nitrate or strontium chloride. These ingredients, reduce tooth sensitivity by blocking pathways through the teeth that attach to nerves.

Whitening toothpaste

There are many whitening toothpastes on the shelves for everyday use. Most over the counter whitening toothpastes do not usually contain bleaches. Instead, they use abrasive particles or chemicals that polish the teeth or attach themselves to stains to help pull them off the tooth surface. You might be concerned that the abrasiveness of whitening toothpaste could damage your teeth, however studies show that whitening toothpastes are no harder on tooth enamel than other types of toothpaste.

Odor Control toothpaste

Some toothpastes focus on malodor. They use a mix of ingredients that neutralize the odor causing bacteria leaving your mouth clean and your breath fresh. It is important to brush at least twice a day to maintain freshness also another tip for fighting oral malodor is to brush your tongue. They have special devices designed to scrape the tongue, many toothbrushes even have built in ones on the back of the brush head, or you can just use your regular tooth brush.

The great are thing about toothpaste today is that there are so many different kinds, many of which contain fluoride. So you don’t have to pick and chose what you want in toothpaste, you can have it all! So come check out our stock at Smile Warehouse today!

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