KINDS OF TOOTHPASTE

Toothpaste is a cornerstone of dental hygiene. It’s much more then colour or flavour. The kind of paste you buy has a direct impact on your oral health. Be sure to read about these types and make an informed decision.

Anti-decay toothpaste

This kind of toothpaste contains Sodium Fluoride (NaF), Stannous Fluoride (SnF2), or Monofluorophosphate (MFP2) . These compounds contain 1,000 ppm (parts per million) or more to prevent tooth decay.

Desensitizing toothpaste

This sort of paste is to provide relif from hyper-sestivity. They do this in two ways. First, they interrupt the neurone response to pain stimuli. Then they occlude the dentinal tubules of dentine. It is recommended that you consult a dentist before buying this kid so you get the one that is right for your sensitivity.

Anti-plaque toothpaste

Plaque build up is unsghtly. It is a thin yellow coating that over time can become a seroius problem to gum health. The active ingredient is Pyrophosphate or Zinc Citrate.

Whitening toothpaste

With coarse abbrastive this toothpaste scours away stain and buildup. The long term effects of this product are still undetermined but for the short term they do wonders.

Combined with proper bushing and a good mouth rise, your teeth will be cleaner then ever!