Does it really matter which toothpaste you use?

*Quick answer: yes, yes it does. It matters what kind of toothpaste you buy, because certain ingredients are necessary in order to maintain a healthy mouth and cavity-free teeth. Knowing the facts behind some basics of toothpaste can help you make a better-informed decision about what kind of toothpaste to buy.

Does expensive toothpaste make a difference?

No. More expensive does not always mean better. Brushing with an electric tooth brush is much more important than the brand of the toothpaste IMHO. The most important factor in choosing good toothpaste is its content of Fluoride.

Which toothpaste is the most effective?

The Top Toothpastes

• Colgate Total.
• Crest Pro-Health.
• Sensodyne ProNamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste.
• Arm and Hammer Dental Care Advance Cleaning Mint Toothpaste w/Baking Soda.
• Tom’s of Maine Natural Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste.
• Crest Tartar Protection.
• Tom’s of Maine Simply White Clean Mint Toothpaste.

Is it bad to use different types of toothpaste?

Any toothpaste that has been certified by the American Dental Association (ADA) is safe to use and effective at preventing cavities. However, different types of toothpastes target different problems with your mouth.

Is it bad to switch toothpaste?

All toothpastes basically contain the same ingredients. You need not change your toothpaste unless you are using a whitening toothpaste, as prolonged use of this can damage your teeth.

Is all Colgate toothpaste the same?

Barring a few extra ‘features’ that toothpaste manufacturers add to their product to make it more appealing to customers, all toothpastes are basically the same. There’s really not a lot of difference among different types and brands of toothpaste.

Which toothpastes are non abrasive?

Popular Non-Abrasive Toothpaste Brands

Is crest better than Colgate?

Results: In all three clinical trials, Colgate Total significantly reduced plaque regrowth over a 24-hour time period (p < or = 0.05) compared to Crest Pro-Health.

Is it OK to use 2 different toothpastes?

Yes,it is definitely fine by using two different toothpaste. I tell,it is generally about the brushing technique and type of tooth brush used. And many more,but simple is don’t take the brush in 90°,make it in 45°without touching the gums,in vertical, horizontal,in ocllusal surfacesin to and fro swiping motion.

Can I use two different toothpastes at the same time?

Do different toothpastes really work?

There are whole rows and columns of different toothpastes, some claiming to work for sensitive teeth, while others whiten the teeth, take care of the gums, or give you a fresh breath. Some of them… well, they just taste good! So many different varieties! (Photo Credit : Maksym Kozlenko / Wikimedia Commons)

What is the difference between regular toothpaste and anti cavity toothpaste?

Also called fluoride toothpaste, an anti-cavity toothpaste usually contains higher levels of fluoride in it than a regular toothpaste. There are also “cavity protection’ toothpastes, which essentially deliver fluoride to the enamel.

What are the main ingredients in toothpaste?

These additives are abra- sives, fluorides, desensitizing agents, antiplaque agents, and antitartar ingredients. Toothpastes also contain de- tergents, humectants, thickeners, preservatives, flavor- ing agents, sweeteners, and coloring agents.

Does toothpaste have fluoride in it?

This can be done through the addition of sodium fluoride to the toothpaste, which is actually known to improve the health of the enamel layer. However, almost all modern toothpastes have sodium fluoride in them, so getting an ample supply of fluoride to the teeth is not a problem, regardless of which toothpaste you use.