Choosing the right toothpaste is as important as brushing
your teeth daily. With so many brands available in the market, it is most of
the times confusing to select the right kind of tooth paste. Here are some tips
that will surely help you chose the right toothpaste for you and your family.
Choose any
one from the below according to your need
1.
UNIVERSAL TOOTHPASTES (tartar and plaque control)-
This type of toothpaste makes up over 90% of toothpaste sales
and the biggest benefit is that it fights against cavities. The one thing that
you should always look for in any toothpaste is that it should contain
fluoride. (Stannous fluoride, Sodium fluoride or mono fluoride phosphate)
Note- Fluoride content should not exceed 1000ppm-1500ppm
2. TOOTHPASTES
FOR CHILDREN – Toothpaste for kids usually has either no fluoride or much
less fluoride than adult toothpaste. The reason for that is to ensure that the
child doesn’t ingest too much fluoride which could cause fluorosis. This type
of toothpaste also has fewer abrasives that are present in adult toothpaste.
Note- Children under 3 years of age should not use a
toothpaste containing fluoride
3.
WHITENING TOOTHPASTES – Although not as effective as professional whitening,
these toothpastes have abrasives which help to remove surface stains on teeth.
Therefore it is important to note that these toothpastes do not change the
color of the teeth like bleaching does. These toothpastes contain hydrogen
peroxide and/or baking soda which are abrasives and might be harmful for the
enamel of the teeth.
Note- Whitening toothpastes should be used only after
consultation with a dentist.
4.
TOOTHPASTES FOR SENSITIVE TEETH – This toothpaste is great for people
who feel discomfort when eating or drinking hot/cold things. Choose toothpaste
that has desensitizing ingredients like stannous fluoride, strontium chloride
or Potassium nitrate. There are some more tooth pastes with advanced de
sensitizing agents available recently.
Note- Proper instructions for using a sensitive toothpaste
have to be followed
5. HERBAL
OR NATURAL TOOTHPASTES –
This toothpaste is a natural alternative to toothpastes and
provides a gentler experience. They are fully biodegradable and contain only
natural ingredients. Most of them still contain some fluoride to protect the
teeth from decay. There are ones available without any fluoride – however, most
Dentists In Hyderabad do
not recommend them as they do not effectively protect teeth. But patients with
known allergy to any toothpaste ingredient can use this safely.
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