Proper brushing and flossing has for a long time been considered one of the key oral hygiene practices that prevent tooth decay. With regard to this, it is considered important to choose and use the right toothpaste for your teeth. However when it comes to choosing the best toothpaste for yourself or your children, it’s important to think about your family’s unique oral hygiene needs.
“Toothpaste” is available in forms of paste, gel, or powder and serves different purposes. Regardless of this, the important ingredient that should be available in every toothpaste is fluoride. It is a dental-friendly mineral that is very effective in the prevention of tooth decay. It makes your tooth enamel strong and less likely to suffer from acid damage. In addition it helps in remineralizing areas that have started to decay.
Other ingredients a toothpaste should contain are artificial sweeteners that make them taste better (and avoid the need for real sugar!), thickeners that make the toothpaste the right thickness, and abrasive agents that help remove food, bacteria, and other stains from your teeth.
There are toothpastes available for people with sensitive teeth. People with teeth that are easily irritated by cold or hot temperatures are advised to use toothpastes that contain potassium nitrate or strontium chloride, as they reduce tooth sensitivity.
Many other toothpastes are on sale for tooth whitening. These have chemicals that effectively bleach the teeth as well as some abrasive, and they do not damage the teeth at all if used properly.
The following a few tips that will help you to choose the right toothpaste:
- For purposes of personal preference, choose what feels and tastes best for you. You are more likely to use it then!
- Avoid the use of whitening toothpastes if you have tooth sensitivity.
- You may opt to consult your dentist for a recommendation, especially after a dental checkup.
- Consider your oral dental needs and those of your family. It is strongly advisable to choose a toothpaste that contains fluoride which has been proven to prevent cavities.
- Be on the lookout not to buy toothpaste from spurious sources which have been known to contain toxic substances.
- Be sure to select a toothpaste that has a seal of approval from your national Dental Association.
In a nutshell, because of the availability of so many options and combinations, you can choose to experiment with different brands, varieties, and flavors until you find the best toothpaste for you.
Contact a dentist or dental hygienist at Water Brook Dental in Washington DC for a dental check-up and other dental needs. Water Brook Dental has two locations in Washington DC. The Columbia Heights location is very conveniently located to Downtown DC, Northeast DC, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, U-Street Corridor, Mount Pleasant and many other parts of Washington. The Eastern Ave NW location is conveniently located to Downtown Silver Spring, Takoma Park MD, Silver Spring MD, Colesville, and other parts of Maryland as well as Northern Virginia and other parts of Virginia.
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