Toothpaste is an important part of everyone's oral hygiene routine. Brushing our teeth is something we should be doing at least twice each and every day, as this is recommended by dental professionals. Since there are many different types of toothpaste, it is essential for everyone to understand the types of ingredients that are in the toothpaste they are using so that they can get the benefits they are looking for and ensuring your toothpaste is not causing more harm than good.
While most toothpaste sold in today's world tends to come in a gel form, toothpaste is also available in a paste and a powder. The general ingredients contained in all toothpastes include a mild abrasive to help remove surface stains, humectants and binders to keep the toothpaste in its proper form, detergents that allow the toothpaste to be spread evenly throughout the mouth and flavorings like peppermint to make the toothpaste taste more pleasant and help with fresher breath. It is important to understand that even though a toothpaste may contain many of the same general ingredients, they are certainly not all the same.
A toothpaste that has the ADA Seal of Acceptance on it means that it has been tested to see how safe and effective it is to use. This simple ADA seal is an easy way for someone to understand at a glance whether a particular toothpaste is going to do what it says it will do on the package.
What exactly do active ingredients in a toothpaste mean? Every toothpaste will contain inactive and active ingredients. Examples of inactive ingredients are binders and detergents. Examples of active ingredients in a toothpaste include ingredients that promote good oral hygiene. Let's review some active ingredients that ensure healthy teeth:
Fluoride: This is an important ingredient for preventing tooth decay.
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate: This ingredient helps to prevent tartar buildup.
Sodium bicarbonate: This ingredient is used to remove surface stains and prevent bacteria growth.
Zinc chloride: This ingredient polishes the teeth and helps prevent plaque.
Potassium nitrate: This ingredient is used to relieve any pain or discomfort due to extreme tooth sensitivity and helps prevent cavities.
As you can see above, the toothpaste you choose to brush your teeth is important to your oral hygiene routine. There are many different types of toothpaste, which means there are many different types of ingredients contained in a toothpaste, and not every toothpaste uses the same active ingredients. You need to be sure that you are choosing the type of toothpaste that will work ideally for cleaning your teeth, as this ensures that your mouth is indeed as healthy as it can be. If you have any questions about toothpaste active ingredients or are currently in need of a dental appointment, we invite you to call us at your earliest convenience.
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