In our first three installments of “Toothpaste A to Z,” we covered the history of toothpaste, ingredients and what they’re used for. In this, our fourth and final installment, we’ll put it all together by offering tips about how to choose a toothpaste that’s appropriate for you.
1. Choose a toothpaste that contains fluoride. Fluoride toothpastes are proven to prevent cavities.
2. Consult your dentist or hygienist about your particular oral health's greatest needs and look for products within that category. For example, if tartar buildup is your personal nemesis, you’ll want to consider brands that control tartar buildup.
3. If you have tooth sensitivity issues, avoid the use of whitening toothpastes, as bleaching agents and abrasives aggravate sensitivity, and look in the category of toothpastes that help dull your sensitivity to hot, cold, sweet and sour.
4. Consider your personal preference, whether a preferred brand or flavor or even gel versus paste. You’re much more apt to brush regularly and thoroughly with a toothpaste whose flavor, for example, you enjoy.
5. If you don’t get the expected results right away, don’t immediately blame the toothpaste. Give it some time and revisit your brushing technique.
6. And, of course, if a new toothpaste is irritating to your gums, switch it out with another. It could contain an ingredient to which you’re sensitive.
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