What’s The Best Toothpaste And Is There Really A Difference Between Them?

Our supermarket shelves are full of toothpaste brands and there are so many it can be difficult to know which toothpaste brand is the most effective. Surely there are some kinds of toothpaste that are worse than others and some containing ingredients that make your teeth cleaner, Some even claim to have teeth whitening properties. In this article where we will looking at the differences between toothpaste to help keep your dental care up to scratch.

Whitening Toothpaste

One of the most popular toothpaste features is whitening toothpaste. After all, everyone wants to achieve a white Hollywood smile without the big price tag and this is one of the reasons whitening toothpastes are so popular. However, what many people do not realise is that whitening toothpaste won’t necessarily remove the stains from your teeth caused by coffee, tea, and fizzy drinks. What’s more, excessive use of whitening toothpaste can wear down the enamel of your teeth, often making them sensitive.

Enamel Repair Toothpaste

This toothpaste does what it says on the packaging, it repairs your enamel. Using calcium-based products to aid and replace the surface of tooth enamel, repair toothpastes are ideal for repairing your teeth. However, the effects of enamel repair toothpaste won’t last forever, as they can only protect the enamel for a little while by offering a thin layer of protection.

Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth

Many people suffer from tooth sensitivity and experience a lot of discomfort when eating cold foods or drinking hot drinks. As a result, many people turn to sensitive toothpaste to try and solve the problem. And while many sensitive kinds of toothpaste work to calm the irritation, this is only a temporary solution. The reasons tooth sensitivity occurs is because cold food and drink comes into contact with your dental tubules.

Dental tubules are fluid-filled straws that start from the outer surface of the tooth and travel through to the inner area of the tooth where the nerve and blood supply is and this is what causes the sensitivity. So, while sensitivity toothpaste can help cover the problem, it will not fix the problem on the long-term.

Anti-Cavity Toothpaste

A popular toothpaste choice for many people, anti-cavity toothpaste contains higher amounts of fluoride than you’d find in most kinds of toothpaste. Anti-cavity toothpaste helps to protect the cavities of your teeth by delivering extra fluoride to the enamel.

Is There Really Any Difference Between Toothpastes?

In short, there is no real difference between the different toothpaste brands supermarkets sell. Aside from a few minor ingredient, differences between the types of toothpaste available, there is not much difference between a brand that claims to be ‘for sensitive teeth’ and a brand that is just a generic toothpaste. So, you can rest assured that it’s not necessary for you to spend a lot of time weighing up the differences in toothpaste. Unless of course, you want to!

Why Are Some Toothpastes Recommended by Dentists?

One question many people ask is “if there’s not any real difference between toothpaste, then why do I see adverts saying 9/10 dentists recommend a certain brand?” That’s often because they just want you to use their toothpaste and they are promoting a certain brand as a result.
There is no specific toothpaste brand that dentists would recommend above others, as the main purpose of toothpaste is to thoroughly clean your teeth. Therefore, if the toothpaste has been approved by the relevant government agency, improves your oral hygiene, and won’t cause harm to your dental hygiene, you’re good to go!

How to Maintain Good Oral Hygiene

It doesn’t matter what toothpaste you use if you do not practice good oral hygiene. So, to ensure your toothpaste can do its job properly, we thought we’d share our top tips for maintaining a healthy mouth!

Never Go to Bed Without Brushing Your Teeth

Brushing your teeth at the end of the day is extremely important to maintain good oral hygiene. It cleans away all the food, plaque, and bacteria that have built up in your mouth throughout the day and helps reduce your chance of infection and bad breath.

Brush Your Teeth Properly

Teeth brushing is no good if you don’t do it properly. The most important thing to avoid is rushing as this can mean a job half done. Always work slowly and thoroughly, moving your toothbrush around your mouth in circular motions and being sure to brush all around individual teeth.

Don’t Forget to Floss

Many people do not floss on a regular basis and this can cause plaque build-up, increased risk of infection, and bad breath. So, it is important you floss every day to keep your mouth healthy and clean. Flossing helps you remove food build-up between your teeth in places your toothbrush has missed. Flossing once a day can mean huge benefits for your oral hygiene and keep your mouth healthy and fresh.

Use a Quality Mouthwash

After you have finished brushing your teeth and flossing, it is important to use a quality mouthwash. This will ensure your breath smells minty fresh, reduce the likelihood of inflammation and plaque build-up, and reduce the bacteria in your mouth. If you don’t already, you should use mouthwash every day.

Contact Hove Dental for Further Advice

We hope our advice has been helpful and our points have given you something to think about. If you would like further advice on the best toothpaste for you, please do not hesitate to contact one of our dental professionals. Furthermore, book your consultation today and have your teeth looked at so that you can keep your oral hygiene in check.