From whitening and all-natural to strengthening and protection, there are toothpastes of all kinds! Knowing which toothpaste is right for you is hard to decipher, so we are here to help. At Treasured Smiles Adult and Cosmetic Dentistry, it’s our goal to ensure you have the healthiest smile possible. By using toothpastes with the best ingredients, we believe you’ll be able to achieve the smile of your dreams!
What Ingredients Achieve Your Goals?
There are many goals our patients come to our office with, each of them requiring their own action plan. Luckily, many toothpastes offer the protection and ingredients needed to achieve many of these desires. It’s important to be able to distinguish which toothpastes are for which goals so you can experience the pearly whites you’ve always wanted. Below, we’ve compiled a list of all the best ingredients to look for when shopping for toothpaste so you can achieve your perfect smile!
General strengthening and protection: To help with the overall health of your teeth, many dentists recommend using fluoride to assist in protecting your teeth. This particular mineral is known for its ability to strengthen the enamel and prevent cavities. Along with strengthening the enamel, fluoride is able to stop early decay, enrich the teeth with minerals, and block the teeth from creating acid.
Although dentists offer fluoride treatments, it’s a great idea to treat your teeth to the mineral daily in smaller doses. By slowing down the de-mineralization process, toothpaste with fluoride can make your smile happy and healthier than ever!
Whitening: Who doesn’t love having bright and pearly whites? There are many toothpastes out there that prioritize teeth whitening, and it’s our job to differentiate between the ones that really work! The best teeth-whitening pastes have bleaching agents as some of their main ingredients. Some key ingredients to look out for are hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. These two bleaching agents are key in teeth whitening and offer many bleaching properties. In fact, carbamide peroxide tends to be a more effective ingredient due to its fast-acting properties and gentleness.
Some additional ingredients to look out for to perfect your teeth include silica and sodium bicarbonate (also known as baking soda). These ingredients act as abrasives and are able to polish teeth, remove stains, and even neutralize acids in the mouth – giving your oral health an extra boost while having a beautiful smile!
Sensitivity: When experiencing tooth sensitivity, the best toothpaste to opt for is one that soothes nerves to protect teeth from any temperature extremes. A great tool to look for in the perfect paste is potassium nitrate. This particular ingredient acts as a nerve calmant by blocking pain signals from being sent to the brain.
This is ideal for those experiencing pain when eating extremely hot or cold foods and need a simple solution. Another way to block pain is to use a toothpaste containing arginine and calcium carbonate. These ingredients have the ability to protect nerves from outside factors, allowing you to enjoy foods of all temperatures without having to worry about pain!
All-natural: Having an all-natural toothpaste is entirely up to preference! Typically, all-natural toothpastes are great for oral health due to ingredients that are antimicrobial and antibacterial. Having these qualities allows for your smile to be squeaky clean and in tip-top shape. Unlike other toothpastes, natural pastes don’t contain anything artificial – colors, flavors, preservatives, or additives.
Many people like this idea because it ensures a productive and safe cleaning. Some key ingredients many all-natural toothpastes contain are hydrated silica, sodium bicarbonate, coconut oil, and xylitol. With these ingredients, you can expect to reduce plaque and prevent gum disease all the while experiencing a bright and clean smile.
Tartar prevention: Controlling tartar build up is extremely important in avoiding gum disease and several other oral health issues. Luckily, there are several toothpastes that include tartar intolerant ingredients – ensuring that you and your smile are happy and healthy! These toothpastes are ideal for those who don’t get regular cleanings or are experiencing gum disease; in addition, look for toothpastes that have several ingredients that are anti-plaque to ensure tartar doesn’t make an appearance.
Some of these anti-plaque ingredients may include pyrophosphates, sodium hexametaphosphate, zinc citrate, and triclosan. These ingredients ensure that you have a minimum amount of plaque and tartar, allowing for you to enjoy a healthy mouth and bright smile!
Schedule An Appointment To Get Your Perfect Smile!
Treasured Smiles Adult and Cosmetic Dentistry puts you and your smile’s goals first. If the toothpastes listed above don’t achieve your goals, call us at (815) 426-0016 to talk to one of our experts. Find the best option for you from our wide range of general and cosmetic services and achieve the perfect smile with our team! Contact us today to schedule your appointment!