How do I know which toothpaste is right for me?

Over many years this has been one of the questions popping up in many of our customer’s minds, and now it has gotten your attention. So let us ask you this.

Do you often find yourself standing in your local store, staring down an aisle with shelves stacked with colourful toothpaste options available as per market demand?

If so, don’t worry. There is nothing abnormal about it, yet it’s funny how you get more confused when deciding which paste to put in the basket and which is the right product for your dental needs.

Finding the right toothpaste for you can cause more confusion than a solution.

We’re here to brush away your stress and leave you with a clear plan for picking the right paste for your oral type.

First, choose the right toothpaste by knowing what’s best for you or your family, as the selection of an appropriate too depends upon the person’s specific need and the ingredient.

What makes toothpaste “right” for you?

Knowing the Ingredients

 Humectants

Glycerol and other humectants are used and gels to prevent drying.

Abrasives

Debris, plaque, biofilms, and stains are removed from the surface of the teeth using starchy ingredients like calcium carbonates and silicates. ToothPowder and some instant teeth-whitening process contain a significant amount of abrasives.

Thickeners 

A thickening agent such as gum or gooey seaweed is added and gels to maintain consistency.

 Detergents

Sodium lauryl sulphate is added as a detergent to create suds/lather during brushing.

Flavoring agents

Flavouring additives such as artificial sweeteners, mint, lemon, or even bubblegum for children are added to your taste.

Always ask your dentist!

As toothpaste selection depends on your specific needs, it’s essential to know what you want before you read the label. If you are unsure what you need, talk to your family dentist.

•  Check the label

When you visit the shop, read the label and look for potassium nitrate, strontium chloride, or baking soda component that you purchase.

Fluoride is the one ingredient everyone needs in their toothpaste. In addition to combating cavities and protecting your tooth’s outer layer (enamel), containing fluoridated minerals can also restore enamel that has not decayed.

Why you should use fluoride toothpaste

 According to the American Dental Association, fluoride strengthens teeth to help prevent tooth decay and re-mineralizes tooth enamel in the early stages of tooth decay. Fluoride helps strengthen weak teeth and avoid undesirable dental issues.

Some organic, all-natural to avoid fluoride, claiming that too much can of it can harm the body. However, numerous studies claim an ADA-approved dose of fluoride is essential for optimal dental health.

Experiencing Sensitivity:

There are several choices available to you if you experience sensitivity. Still, one thing you can expect from sensitive that it usually doesn’t taste as pleasant as ordinary toothpaste. In addition, several over-the-counter (OTC) sensitivity is somewhat less expensive. Or you could pay more for a prescribed sensitivity treatment from your dentist.

Seek toothpaste containing potassium nitrate or strontium chloride to stop the jarring pins and needles sensation. These ingredients stop the nerve impulses that cause tooth pain, but you must use that consistently to experience the benefits; otherwise, they will wear off.

Expecting Dazzling Shine:

If you want white, healthy teeth, discovering containing sodium bicarbonate can help whiten your teeth by acting as an abrasive agent that binds to stains and fights plaque. Whitening teeth typically works by physically removing surface stains with enamel-safe abrasives. Many also contain other active components, like peroxide, to remove stains and bleach teeth. Baking soda paste also helps whiten your teeth, leaving you with white, healthy teeth.

 A cosmetic dentist should be consulted before using teeth-whitening process.

Allergic to Chemicals: 

Organic toothpaste can be a wiser alternative if you feel uncomfortable using that with chemicals. Herbal extracts and other all-natural components produce this kind of toothpaste. In addition, natural toothpaste is used more frequently by people who are allergic to the chemicals in regular ones.

Kids at home

For looney tunes, that usually has less fluoride or none at all is ideal. As children’s teeth have far lower mineral contents than adults’ teeth, toothpaste for children also includes fewer abrasives. Children’s toothpaste also has flavours to encourage them to enjoy cleaning their teeth. In some cases, children above three years are also prescribed fluoride toothpaste to avoid milk bottle cavities.

Best for Smokers

Due to frequent smoking, the teeth of smokers become easily stained. Gradually, smokers’ teeth may become tainted with yellowish-brown patches; it is wiser to go for toothpaste containing an abrasive solid that helps remove teeth stains and refresh the breath.

Conclusion

Be sure to consult your dentist and determine your individual needs before going to the store.

 Selecting the best toothpaste is based on individual differences. For example, depending on your child or spouse, what is effective for you may not suit them.

 Knowing what toothpaste to pick can help you confidently enter your neighbourhood store!

 See, that’s not so hard!

 Your smile is as unique as your signature, and knowing what’s right for you can improve your oral health and encourage you to smile and feel better about yourself.