Toothpaste Selection Guide

Finding the right toothpaste can be difficult, especially if you have sensitive teeth, enamel wear, or other existing oral health issues. Here’s a guide to find the best toothpaste for your teeth and gums.
Per the American Dental Association(ADA) recommendations, people should brush their teeth twice a day, so picking the right toothpaste is an important part of an oral health care routine. In the end, it often comes down to choosing the toothpaste that leaves teeth feeling clean and fresh. For the best cavity protection, find a toothpaste with at least 1,000 parts per million fluoride and the American Dental Association stamp of approval.1
When looking for the right toothpaste, there’s a few basic elements to consider:
Active Ingredients. Consider active ingredients that will protect their teeth like fluoride. Other active ingredients may help lessen sensitivity or reduce plaque build up.
Flavor & Texture. You also want to consider the flavor and mouthfeel. If the toothpaste tastes and feels uncomfortable to you, you are not going to want to use it as regularly as you should.
Sensitivity. If you have sensitive teeth and gums, look for a toothpaste that is tailored to helping sensitive teeth.
Oral Health Concerns. Keep other oral health concerns like gingivitis and enamel wear in mind when picking the ideal toothpaste.
When choosing a toothpaste, consider what each toothpaste is specialized for and any existing conditions you may have.
Sensitivity .If you deal with tooth sensitivity to heat and cold, pick a toothpaste that helps with reducing the sensitivity and tooth pain while still providing cavity protection from fluoride for healthy teeth, plus other benefits depending on variant, such as breath freshening and whitening.
Toothpastes use either stannous fluoride, which creates a barrier over sensitive areas, or potassium nitrate, which soothes the nerves inside the teeth.
Enamel Erosion: Enamel is an important part of the teeth, but it can be worn away by acidic food and drink. If you are struggling with enamel erosion, use a toothpaste that helps strengthen weakened enamel and protect against enamel erosion while still cleaning their teeth and freshening their breath.
Gingivitis: If your main struggle is with bleeding gums, use a  toothpaste that is proven to help prevent bleeding gums while also helping whiten teeth. It does everything a regular toothpaste does while also helping to prevent gingivitis and reduces plaque.
Seeing your dental professionals frequently will help you keep your mouth healthy and your pearly whites shine brighter.
For any questions or concern, you can call and schedule an appointment at Dr. Kimberly A. Rosen’s Dental office at (661)255-2545.