Some people might be puzzled about the choice of toothpaste while some never really paid attention.

1. How Do I Choose a
Toothpaste?

2. Has it ever occurred that picking out a toothpaste
sometimes is a real task, with so many choices
out there? Some people might be puzzled about
the choice of toothpaste while some never really
paid attention.

3. Surprisingly, there are quite a number of
components in a toothpaste in order to make it
effective. A standard toothpaste contains these
agents to maintain dental health.
The fluoride in the toothpaste protects the enamel
from wearing out.
The abrasives mainly remove plaque, tartar and
stains caused by the various food and beverages
we consume, also polish the teeth. Most
toothpastes contain calcium carbonate for this
reason.

4. Mild detergents present in the paste create foam to
extricate food debris and bacterial plaque. Sodium
lauryl sulfate is the most common one found in
toothpastes. Humectants and thickeners like
cellulose gum contribute to the toothpaste's
texture and moisture retention.
The toothpaste has preservatives to inhibit microbial
growth. Otherwise, the moisture content in the
toothpaste is the perfect breeding ground for
microorganisms.
Flavoring and coloring agents make the toothpaste
palatable and look attractive to use.

5. Ensure it is ADA approved: ADA (American Dental
Association) sets the benchmark for the quality of
toothpastes guaranteeing the safety of your teeth.
When choosing a toothpaste, ensure that it is ADA
approved.

6. Which kind of toothpaste should I use?
1 Cavities: If you are a sugar lover, then there is a very
high likelihood of suffering with cavities. There are
special toothpastes with mineral fluoride to fight of
cavity causing bacteria.
2 Stained Teeth: Toothpastes with strong abrasives can
cure excessively stained teeth. The tartar deposits on
the teeth cause such staining. However, ensure that
the enamel of the tooth does not get damaged.

7. Hypersensitivity: Hypersensitivity causes toothaches
when the teeth encounter anything that is cold or hot.
Toothpastes formulated exclusively for sensitive teeth
are the best option. They desensitize the teeth and
reduce the pain.
Whitening: With age the enamel on the teeth wear off
and start to look dull. The teeth lose their whiteness
(not to be confused with stained teeth) for which there
are whitening toothpastes to give that sparkling smile.

8. Bad breath: Some toothpastes have stronger flavoring
agents to fight bad breath. They also have strong
bacteria fighting agents to beat bad breath.
Natural: For those who prefer nature's touch, there are
herbal toothpastes that have organic ingredients. They
have the same benefits of a regular toothpaste.
Dentures: Finally, those with dentures can use any
regular toothpaste that is ADA approved. However,
there are special solutions that help in maintaining the
dentures, usually prescribed by the dentist.

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10. Thanks for reading!