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How to choose the best toothpaste for your teeth

Which toothpaste should you use for good oral health? Check out the tips below to make the best choice for yourself.

By HK DecorPublished 2 years ago • 3 min read
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Which toothpaste should you use for good oral health? Check out the tips below to make the best choice for yourself.

Are you overwhelmed by the colorful toothpaste boxes on store shelves? Wondering which toothpaste to choose or which one is fine?

Choosing the right toothpaste will help protect your teeth effectively.

In fact, choosing the right toothpaste is very important to maintain good oral hygiene. Here are some suggestions to help you choose.

Kind for children

According to Health News, toothpaste for children often has bright colors such as red, orange, fruit flavors, and attractive packaging to encourage brushing habits. Children under 6 years old should use toothpaste with a fluoride content of 1,000 ppm F, while over 6 years old should use 1,500 ppm F.

However, children can get fluorosis if they swallow a lot of toothpaste. Therefore, parents should keep toothpaste out of children's reach to avoid accidental swallowing. It is important to teach children to spit out toothpaste instead of swallowing it.

Type for strong teeth

For healthy adults without dental diseases such as gingivitis or tooth decay, fluoride toothpaste is a good choice to maintain oral health. Fluoride makes tooth enamel stronger, making teeth less susceptible to damage from bacterial acids.

Bacterial acids can demineralize teeth and cause cavities. Fluoride helps remineralize teeth to reverse the early stages of damage.

Whitening type

Although teeth whitening can be done at the dentist's office, many people prefer to treat it at home with whitening toothpaste, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Whitening toothpaste helps remove any external stains on the tooth surface. These stains can be caused by smoking or drinking beverages containing caffeine.

Whitening toothpaste contains bleaching agents such as silica, pyrophosphate and hydrogen peroxide. Some of these substances can be abrasive and cause irritation in or around the mouth. So, consult your dentist if you experience any such symptoms.

Note that whitening toothpaste does not work on any internal damage such as tooth decay.

Colorful, eye-catching toothpastes are often designed for children.

Type for sensitive teeth

Many people cannot eat hot or cold foods like coffee or ice cream because of sensitive teeth. Consult your dentist if you experience tooth pain when touched or any other irritants.

People with sensitive teeth should use toothpaste containing potassium and fluoride. Toothpastes containing strontium chloride, calcium carbonate or arginine are also common. Research has shown that toothaches are reduced after using desensitizing toothpaste for at least eight weeks.

Tartar control type

Harmful bacteria in the mouth create a biofilm on the teeth, leading to dental plaque. When calcium and phosphate in saliva become trapped in the biofilm, they can crystallize to form calculus or tartar.

Normally, to remove tartar, people often go to the dental clinic. But at home, choosing a tartar control toothpaste also helps. These creams contain ingredients such as zinc citrate and an antibiotic (triclosan) to control tartar.

Herbal type

Instead of synthetic active ingredients, some toothpastes contain natural herbal and plant extracts. The most common ingredients in herbal toothpastes are cloves, cinnamon, peppermint, and charcoal powder.

Kind for children

According to Health News, toothpaste for children often has bright colors such as red, orange, fruit flavors, and attractive packaging to encourage brushing habits. Children under 6 years old should use toothpaste with a fluoride content of 1,000 ppm F, while over 6 years old should use 1,500 ppm F.

However, children can get fluorosis if they swallow a lot of toothpaste. Therefore, parents should keep toothpaste out of children's reach to avoid accidental swallowing. It is important to teach children to spit out toothpaste instead of swallowing it.

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