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Conventional Toothpaste Brands
Anyone wanting to pick the right toothpaste is probably confused while shopping in the dental care aisle at a local store. There are hundreds of brands of toothpaste to choose from made by different manufacturers. The most common variety is conventional toothpaste in a tube with basic labeling from general dentistry associations stating it is appropriate for everyone to use. Conventional toothpastes have a low price and offer great value for anyone by having a fluoride ingredient that helps to prevent cavities.
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Homemade Natural Toothpaste
For someone with allergies and sensitivities, making their own toothpaste is a good plan to avoid reactions in the mouth or on the facial lips. However, general dentistry experts do not recommend homemade toothpaste because the ingredients such as baking soda, sea salt or herbs are often abrasive, leading to damaged enamel and more cavities. Anyone using natural toothpaste without fluoride needs to visit their Huntersville dentist more often for an examination to avoid dental decay.
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Specialized Alternative Toothpastes
Our Huntersville dentist may suggest that patients use alternative toothpastes manufactured by companies that use particular ingredients such as real mint or baking soda instead of fluoride. These toothpastes are suitable for someone not wanting to make their own but still wanting fewer artificial chemicals and dyes. Some alternative toothpaste products are designed with additional ingredients that control breath odor or destroy bacteria for individuals who smoke or have gingivitis.
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Real or Artificial Ingredients
To pick the right toothpaste, a shopper must read the label on the product to determine if it is for real or artificial teeth. Someone with dental bridges, dentures or dental implants needs to buy the toothpaste recommended by our Huntersville dentist to avoid abrading or damaging the appliances. For someone with a combination of artificial and real teeth, they will need to have more than one toothpaste product to care for their teeth properly.
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Age of Individual
There are toothpastes available for different age groups to make dental care easier for individuals with special needs. Infants and toddlers need toothpaste made without fluoride to avoid ingesting this ingredient to avoid poisoning. Children often want toothpaste with a special flavor such as bubblegum or grape to avoid hot peppermint or mint ingredients that burn the tongue. Senior citizens may need toothpaste with gentle ingredients due to having sensitive gum tissue that occurs due to aging.
Whichever toothpaste you decide to use, check with your dentist to make sure it is a good fit for your overall dental hygiene. Your dentist will be able to tell you it is a good fit, or to look for another solution or another brand of toothpaste.