How to Choose Which Toothpaste is Best for You

 

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In his book, “If Your Mouth Could Talk,” Super Dentist and oral health advocate Dr. Kami Hoss discusses the essential connection between dental hygiene and overall wellbeing. One of the most basic yet valuable parts of caring for your teeth is the kind of toothpaste you use. Toothpaste aids in removing food debris and loosening the plaque and bacteria from the teeth and gum. There are plenty of choices for toothpaste on the market, and for those who are confused about which to select, this article provides tips to determine what type of toothpaste is best for you.

• Look for ADA (American Dental Association) approval. To protect consumers, the ADA issues a Seal of Acceptance on dental care products that have proven reliable, safe, and high quality. When shopping for toothpaste, look for the ADA's seal to ensure that it is effective and good for your dental health.

• Buy a toothpaste that is suitable for your particular dental condition. While all toothpaste products primarily aim to clean the teeth, some of them are specially formulated for people with certain dental conditions. For instance, desensitizing toothpastes are ideal for those with tooth sensitivity, and anticavity toothpastes can help people with tooth decay and gum disease. It is best to consult a dentist like Dr. Kami Hoss to learn more about the different kinds of toothpaste and which one may be right for you.


• Read the label properly. Before buying toothpaste, you should thoroughly review the label, particularly the ingredients. Some manufacturers still incorporate sweetening or flavoring agents into their products, so you must be wary about them. For example, calcium carbonate is a potentially abrasive agent, and sodium lauryl sulfate is not ideal for children as the chemical should not be swallowed.

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• Choose according to your preference. Also important when selecting toothpaste is looking for one with a taste and texture that you are comfortable with. Choosing toothpaste with the right flavor can make you more enthusiastic about brushing your teeth regularly.

It is Dr. Kami Hoss’s passion to help people take good care of their teeth. Check out this page for more on Dr. Hoss and his latest book.

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