Colgate Total Original Toothpaste (4 x 100 ml), 24 Hour Antibacterial Toothpaste, Complete Protection for Your Whole Mouth, Protects Against Cavities, Contains Fluoride, Strengthens Enamel

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All desensitising toothpastes will be more effective if you reduce the acidic food and drinks you consume between meals. You may find that your hypersensitivity resolves naturally over time, or it may be an intermittent problem. It's always worth seeing a dentist to rule out the possibility of other underlying issues. The toothpaste acts as a chemical plaque control in addition to the mechanical plaque control. In fact, having the right toothpaste can actually improve your gum disease as it has been shown: The most common side effect of using mouthwash, according to a review published in 2019, was teeth staining. There have been some innovations in this area in recent years and there may be good reason to choose a toothpaste targeted at repairing enamel. enzymes and proteins normally found in saliva, and which naturally reduce the amount of bacteria in the mouth. Adding peptides to toothpaste causes a reaction which ultimately kills bacteria found in saliva and plaque.

Potassium nitrate is the desensitising ingredient found in Sensodyne Original - perhaps the most well-known toothpaste formulated for sensitive teeth. There’s good evidence that potassium nitrate builds up over time to desensitise nerves. However, the time taken to work is the downside – it can take up to two weeks to be effective. Stannous fluoride Zinc - a replacement for triclosan which, although not banned in the UK, has now been removed from most toothpastes over concerns about its safety. Zinc has antibacterial properties and is a common ingredient in toothpaste, but experts agree that the most important factor in removing bacteria is brushing effectively.Mouthwash that contains an ingredient called chlorhexidine (CHX), which is only is available by prescription, is more likely to cause temporary teeth staining after use.

The single most important thing you can do to reverse early gum disease, and to slow down progression of periodontal disease, is thorough cleaning. That includes: Its ability to prevent plaque formation after toothbrushing is magnified when it is combined with fluoride, which can be found in toothpastes. But, bear in mind all fluoride toothpastes provide some protection against enamel erosion, and fluoride is the basis of many an enamel repair claim, as it works to harden or ‘remineralise’ enamel. Even cheap toothpastes contain this, so you don't necessarily need to splash out. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) - a foaming detergent that dissolves dirt and grease. It can be quite harsh. A 2019 systematic review found that SLS-free toothpastes reduced the number and duration of mouth ulcers so if you suffer from these, you may want to choose a toothpaste without SLS. Alternatives include cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl glucoside and disodium cocoyl glutamate. Those patients with sensitive teeth should look for brands like Sensodyne that incorporate potassium nitrate into their toothpaste formulas, as potassium nitrate helps to soothe inflamed nerves,” Dr. Kunen suggests. If you're unsure which toothpaste will best fit your individual needs, ask your dentist for guidance.

Doctor's Note

Klēn's is all-natural and one of the best fluoride free toothpastes. The brand doesn't use fluoride, parabens, or sulfate. Dr. Tozzi says, "Klēn's Natural Mint Toothpaste is my favorite because it's natural yet effective. It gets the job done without the harsh chemicals."

Unilever’s Regenerate Enamel Science Advanced toothpaste claims to regenerate enamel through the action of calcium silicate and sodium phosphate interacting with hydroxyapatite (what tooth enamel is made of).

Left untreated, early gum disease will progress into periodontal disease, where bone is lost around the teeth and they may start to become loose. To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger may be referring, watch the above video. This is just an approximation of the audio contributed by Katie Schloer .

Toothpaste tablets that you chew aim to cut down on the plastic waste generated by toothpaste tubes. While it wasn't always the case, many toothpaste tubes are now recyclable, as they're manufactured from plastic alone, as opposed to a mix of plastic and metal. There are different types of fluoride, but stannous fluoride and sodium fluoride are most commonly used in toothpaste. Stannous fluoride acts as an antibacterial agent, which can help eliminate bad breath and plaque buildup. It can also help reduce tooth hypersensitivity when brushing. Sodium fluoride strengthens teeth and helps protect them from decay and cavities. If you have any special dental needs—for example bleeding gums or sensitive teeth—you should choose a toothpaste formulated for that reason. Many people who fall into this category find traditional toothpastes too harsh for their needs.While some people experience tooth sensitivity when using teeth whitening products, Colgate Total Whitening contains stannous fluoride, which helps offset that effect. (Although Dr. Field adds that if you have sensitive teeth already, whitening toothpaste could exacerbate it, in which case we recommend trying Crest Pro Health Gum and Sensitivity Gentle Whitening.) Addition of triclosan to a fluoride toothpaste causes reduction in plaque and gum disease. Unfortunately, due to potential safety concerns, there are currently no toothpastes with triclosan available on the US market. Zinc complexes Whilst this ingredient is used for professional whitening (i.e. changing the colour of your teeth), the UK legal limit for toothpaste is a concentration of 0.1%, compared with 6% in a professional whitening treatment, so it's unlikely to have much effect on underlying enamel colour in toothpaste form. Optical brighteners Taste: If toothpaste tastes terrible, you won't want to use it twice per day. In testing, we liked those that had a clean and fresh taste that got rid of morning breath rather than specific non-mint flavors (except for kids), and leaned towards items that weren't exceptionally strong. Any type of mouthwash, whether alcohol-free or containing alcohol, may kill off a high number of bacteria in your mouth.