Once you begin to realize that you can actually prevent almost all dental ailments you start to take better care of your teeth and actually stick to an oral hygiene routine. That means picking out the right toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, and mouth rinse become a lot more important. However, trying to pick between the twenty or thirty different types of toothpastes I have to choose from can be quite overwhelming. Instead of wandering aimlessly in the toothpaste aisle or picking the toothpaste closest to you, I think it would be helpful to know how you can pick the right toothpaste for your oral health care needs.

• Identify your problems and oral health needs.
• Get a toothpaste that fits your needs.Whether it is toothpaste for sensitive teeth, children’s teeth, or to help with cavities.
• Get a toothpaste that has fluoride in it but make sure your children are not swallowing it because it can be harmful if too much is swallowed. Fluoride is necessary to help with the minerals in your teeth and to prevent tooth decay
• Pick a toothpaste that has the American Dental Association’s approval. That way you know it is safe and effective.
• Now just choose whatever toothpaste fits your preference. As long as you have a good oral hygiene routine it doesn’t matter if you choose one that has more cavity reducing properties or more tartar reducing properties. Just get one that cleans and use it regularly.

Contact Greenspoint Dental if you have any dental related questions or need to schedule a dentist appointment. We’d love to hear from you and help you get a great smile you’ll love.