If you’re like most people in the Batavia area, you probably shop at Wal-Mart, Tops, Dollar Tree or Target and that’s where you get your toothpaste. When you’re at the store, there are so many toothpaste choices. Sometimes people just buy the cheapest. Other times they want something that’ll help make sure their gums don’t bleed, so they’ll choose a paste like Parodontax that’s a little bit more expensive. That said, what are some tips for selecting the best toothpaste for your needs?
Ideally, the toothpaste you buy should have the American Dental Association stamp of approval on it.
Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth
If you have sensitive teeth the Sensodyne brand is good. If you want to whiten your teeth, the toothpastes with whitening ingredients do work, so they’re an option. Should you go with the fad and use charcoal toothpaste? No- it’s abrasive. What about aloe vera toothpaste? It’s not that helpful.
Toothpaste with Fluoride
Toothpaste with fluoride is good– it can help re-mineralize your teeth and diminish sensitivity. Furthermore, fluoride helps remove plaque which is the bacteria film that forms on your gums and teeth after you eat. After you brush with fluoridated toothpaste, though, don’t rinse– wait to eat or drink at least 30 minutes so you get the full benefits of that toothpaste on your teeth.
Can toothpastes help restore enamel? Yes, if that enamel isn’t decayed.
Don’t Forget to Floss!
You’ve probably heard this before, but it needs to be repeated: brush your teeth daily with toothpaste and floss, too. This is a good way to clean your teeth so the “junk” doesn’t get stuck on them and give you cavities and other dental issues.
Do you want to know more about toothpaste(s)? Visit Genesee Dental in Batavia for a check-up and some toothpaste advice tailored to your specific needs! Call 585-343-1113 to schedule an appointment. Genesee Dental is located in downtown Batavia, in the Batavia City Centre Plaza.