Choosing a toothpaste

Toothpaste is an essential hygiene product used every day. It accompanies any person throughout life. Therefore, her correct choice is an important point.

Most often, when choosing a toothpaste, a person does not delve into the details too much. A choice is made in favor of the advertised goods. However, different pastes have different properties and this must be taken into account when choosing. It makes sense to study the composition of the product in order to make the right choice.

In our country, there are certain GOSTs that all manufacturers must comply with. Despite the long history of production, the standards are still valid.

It is necessary to brush your teeth - this is a fact known to everyone. However, you should pay close attention to the choice of this hygiene product. Ideal when a professional recommends a dentifrice. This could be a dentist or oral hygienist. Usually, the recommendation is not limited to one particular toothpaste, but rather a line of products that can help improve oral health.

To achieve the desired effect, it is necessary to periodically change the toothpaste. This is due to the fact that the body gets used to the ingredients of the product, and it ceases to be as effective as possible. Fluoride is one of the most common elements of dental composition, which can be both beneficial and harmful. The main requirement is that there is no oversaturation in the human body.Since centralized water fluoridation is not used in Russia, fluoride toothpaste cannot cause significant damage to health.

Dental compositions with a whitening effect require special attention. They must be selected and used with great care. As a rule, such pastes contain a large number of abrasive substances, which can both be beneficial in the form of making teeth more whiter, and harm, erasing tooth enamel.

Currently, the main form of toothpaste is a pasty substance. There are other options, but this is the most common form at the moment. In addition to the usual liquid paste in tubes, it is possible to purchase a cleaning agent in tablets. This solid form for cleaning is quite rare, but some consumers prefer to choose it.

A gel cleanser is preferred for people with thinned enamel. These are mildly abrasive compounds that have a minimal effect on tooth enamel. The gel is mild and non-harmful.

Powdered toothpaste is quite rare nowadays. Not the most convenient form for an oral care product. However, some manufacturing companies produce just this form.

A pasty substance is considered more familiar. Toothpaste tubes are common in any bathroom. And most consumers prefer this particular form.

There are many types of oral care products. Dental products are available in various specifications. Professional protection for the gums or maximum protection against caries - depending on what the specific consumer requires. There are many classifications. An important role is given to anti-inflammatory drugs, which are already medical.

When choosing a care product, each consumer chooses for himself the main characteristics:

• against caries;
• for diabetics;
• antibacterial;
• multifunctional;
• orthodontic;
• pain reliever.

Hygienic dental compositions are used exclusively for the successful mechanical disposal of dental plaque. They can be used in the absence of dental diseases, periodontal disease.

Therapeutic and prophylactic pastes are designed to prevent the appearance of dental diseases. Such pastes can be of several types. For example, some are intended to reduce tooth sensitivity. Other types are aimed at whitening or anti-inflammatory effects.

Medicines can improve the condition of the oral cavity. Despite the name, “medicated” toothpastes are only effective prophylactic agents. In any case, dental problems will have to be solved with a dentist and adhere to the recommendations of professionals who can accurately assess the condition and give advice that can really help.

To choose the right cleaning agent, you should familiarize yourself with its composition, which is indicated on the package. There are elements that should be avoided, and there are those that, on the contrary, are beneficial, and their presence in toothpaste is encouraged. Many tubes are labeled "natural". But it is not so. It only says that some natural ingredient is present in the composition. Nowadays, manufacturers like to write about the naturalness of their product, but this is far from always true, since artificially obtained chemical components are present in the composition of any dentifrice.

Toothpaste is a complex composition that includes many components with enzymes. These are abrasive binders, foaming and other elements. There are also preservatives, flavorings and other components. The most commonly used supplements are mint and menthol to help freshen the breath. Mint toothpaste is one of the most common. Also popular are herbal toothpastes with propolis or lemon. Another well-known supplement is aloe vera. The plant is known for its beneficial properties.

Also, concentrated toothpastes are currently being produced, the main advantage of which is that very little money is required to cleanse the oral cavity. Another type is organic cleaning product. This product contains no triclosan or parabens. Also without sodium lauryl sulfate. Such a paste is made on the basis of natural and environmentally friendly materials and components. For people suffering from allergic reactions, it is worth giving preference to formulations without mint and menthol. Manufacturing companies offer their consumers hypoallergenic formulations.

Recently, salt toothpaste is gaining more and more popularity. It is a sugar free formulation that does not adversely affect the oral cavity. Salty toothpaste tastes a little different, but addiction begins after a few uses. A paste with salt cleans well, however, you must make a choice in favor of a paste where the salt is crushed as much as possible. Otherwise, the abrasive properties of this substance can have a negative effect on tooth enamel.

There are formulations with chlorhexidine. This substance is an antiseptic. Therefore, the pastes, which include this component, are therapeutic and prophylactic. An antiseptic paste is needed if a surgical or orthodontic intervention has been performed. It will also be useful after prosthetics. In the case of the presence of diseases such as stomatitis or gingivitis, or after tooth extraction, it is preferable to use just such toothpastes.

In addition to chlorhexidine, other antiseptics can be found in the composition of the therapeutic and prophylactic dental composition. These include chlorine dioxide, triclosan, zinc or silver. The inclusion of these elements in the composition helps to get rid of gum disease, bad breath.

Not all supplements are harmful. Xylitol or eucalyptus can be a good addition to the composition. Pastes with xylitol or eucalyptus are good breath fresheners. Not so long ago, compositions with unusual components appeared on the domestic market. For example, with coconut. This additive does not have active medicinal properties, but gives the paste a pleasant taste.

Enzymatic toothpaste is often used to whiten teeth. The enzyme most commonly used in dentifrice is bromelain. This substance is obtained from pineapple juice. Another very common ingredient is papain. This enzyme is obtained from the papaya melon tree.

The choice of toothpaste is required depending on the emerging needs. For travel, you should give preference to small tubes that do not take up too much space in your hand luggage. A travel bag should be filled only with useful things, so you should only take small tubes or containers with dispensers on the road. Choosing a dentifrice on the go is different from choosing a toothpaste for everyday use. But in any case, you need to pay attention to the expiration date. Typically, people rarely look at the expiration date of toothpaste printed on the packaging. When choosing, you need to take into account the individual characteristics of the teeth and your needs.

You also need to pay attention to several aspects:

• cost of goods;
• manufacturing company;
• convenient and attractive packaging.

The production of dental products is a complex technological process. But companies engaged in this type of production take into account the needs of their customers. Therefore, there is an opportunity to choose pastes for a variety of purposes: to strengthen the gums and tooth enamel, whitening, cleansing.

Many people suffer from excessive tooth sensitivity. This is an unpleasant feeling that causes a lot of discomfort. To reduce discomfort, it is worth purchasing special pastes designed for sensitive teeth. The compositions are selected in such a way as to minimize the influence of external factors. Continuous use of special products will help reduce the level of sensitivity. But that won't fix the problem forever. Sensitive teeth make it difficult to live a fulfilling life. This problem should be solved with the help of a dentist. No paste will cure the problem of sensitive teeth, it will just help for a while.

Products for sensitive teeth have proven themselves well: Sensodyne (most effective according to consumer reviews), Colgate and Splat. The ingredients are selected in such a way as to eliminate the reaction to irritating foods as much as possible.

People who smoke suffer from two unpleasant factors - bad breath and yellowing of the tooth enamel. If a person cannot give up a bad habit, then it is worth thinking about purchasing the right toothpaste. Menthol whitening paste is a good option, which will help get rid of unpleasant odors and keep your teeth clean. However, it is impossible to constantly use whitening compounds, because they violate the integrity of the tooth enamel. For smokers, the best option is to purchase a strong aromatic toothpaste. Smokers don't always take their choice of toothpaste seriously, and in vain. After all, it is she who can help get rid of at least some of the consequences of the impact of this negative habit.

Smokers are advised to pay attention to the following options:

• R. O. C. S;
• Youtel Pharma;
• Albadent.

Whitening pastes allow you to whiten tooth enamel for several tones. However, professional procedures that are carried out in dental offices are more effective. Whitening toothpaste is a temporary measure. To get a "Hollywood smile" you need the help of a dentist. Only he, having carried out the necessary procedures, will be able to achieve the effect of snow-white teeth.

The following products have been proven to be effective in cleaning the oral cavity:

• Biomed White Complex;
• Himalaya Herbals Sparkly White;
• Parodontax Gentle Whitening.

Recently, fluoride-free toothpastes have become popular. Fluoride is a constituent part of a huge number of toothpastes. But some manufacturers are switching to fluoride-free toothpaste because it has both beneficial and negative factors. Many consumers opt for the Klatz or Splat trademarks.

Many manufacturing companies make a distinction between adult and children's toothpaste formulations.Baby pastes are usually much softer, do not contain harmful substances, and have a pleasant smell and taste. If accidentally swallowed, such pastes are not capable of harming the stomach. Adult consumers often choose Lacalut, Aquafresh, President.

Healing toothpastes are prescribed by dentists when bleeding gums or excessive sensitivity of the tooth enamel occurs. In medicinal formulations of toothpastes, the concentration of abrasive substances should not exceed RDA 80-100. Healing pastes differ from hygienic ones by the presence of herbal ingredients and active additives. The most effective are compounds of algae, with extracts of needles, chamomile, sage and yarrow.

It must be remembered that medicated toothpastes do not need to be used on an ongoing basis. These are tools that help to cope with specific problems that arise in the oral cavity.

Each person has their own personal preferences in the choice of oral hygiene products. But, judging by the reviews, most often consumers pay attention to the following points:

• the price of toothpaste;
• the popularity of the manufacturer;
• consistency;
• efficiency;
• pleasant taste and smell.

Users have noted a positive effect from the constant use of a particular paste. However, some of them are unhappy with the insufficient whitening effect, and this applies to many companies. But many pastes are praised for their pleasant taste and smell.