“Every tooth in man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.”– Miguel de Cervantes
Smiling is an essential quality of human life. To have a bright smile, you just need perfect teeth to shine. The teeth are the hardest substance in the human body. Apart from chewing, the teeth play a major role in speech. These teeth are made up of various substances like enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum and periodontal ligament. The first stage of teeth begins in the fetus about 6 weeks into the period. There are various brands of toothpaste:
- Colgate
- Pepsodent
- Close up
- Oral B
- Sensodyne
- Dabur
- Vicco Vajradanti Ayurvedic
- Babool
- Crest
- Meswak
- Parodontax
- Dant Kanti
- Patanjali
Apart from these tubes of toothpaste, there are also a lot more products which are medically prescribed by doctors for specific purposes such as a cavity, kids’ use and so on.
The critical thing to check is the date and ingredients. They also hold various factors before buying such as purpose, budget, taste, fragrance, pain relief, quick whitening and freshness.
Whitening Toothpaste: Rembrandt Deeply White.
- This paste has special ingredients that polish teeth
Toothpaste for sensitive teeth or gums: Sensodyne
- This paste has sodium chloride, and potassium nitrate to reduce the pain
Tartar control toothpaste: Crest Tartar protection
- This consists of sodium pyrophosphate or sodium hexametaphosphate to reduce the buildup of hard plague
Act Natural Options: Dabur, Vicco, Ayush
- These are made up of natural products and free from artificial colours, flavours, fragrances and preservatives
Every tube of toothpaste holds a colour code behind the package. To find out the position of the paste based on its ingredients.
COLOR CODES:
- Green- Toothpaste has all-natural ingredients
- Blue- Toothpaste has natural ingredients and medicine
- Red- Toothpaste has only a few natural ingredients but more chemicals
- Black- Toothpaste has made purely of Chemicals
Things to keep in mind before buying toothpaste:
- Check the label
- Look into the ingredients
- Does it have ADA approval
- Relevant flavour and texture you are looking for
- Harsh free chemicals
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) says parents should start using toothpaste as soon as their first tooth appears. Brushing from an early age helps prevent cavities and gum disease. Before checking into the paste they should be finding the appropriate toothbrush. It encourages them to get into the habit of brushing.
Best toothpaste for kids:
- Colgate for kids: Colgate for kids is mild, sugar-free, and gentle and fights cavities.
- Kidodent: It is a dental gel that helps to control cavities and prevent plaque formation in children
- Chicco Toothpaste: Chicco is a preservative-free toothpaste formulated for milk teeth to sanitize, enriched with bio-available calcium, SLS-free formula. The strawberry flavour makes it popular among children.
- Mee Mee: It contains triple calcium phosphate, is fluid free and avoids any decolouration. Mee Mee is sugar-free and fluoride-free
- Mama Earth: 100% natural berry blast kids’ toothpaste. It consists of xylitol, aloe vera, and stevia, among other ingredients that protect from decay and plague.
- Hello Oral Care: Kids fluoride-free formulated with aloe vera, erythritol and a silica blend polish and brighten the teeth. It has a natural watermelon flavour.
there are so many brands other than this. Some are chemical-free, some are colourful and kids attractive to cartoons. Buying toothpaste specially made for kids helps the parents to go ease. It encourages them to maintain proper oral hygiene. Generally, dentists recommend brushing for two minutes, at least twice a day for kids. It’s parents’ responsibility to choose toothpaste that’s free from harmful chemicals, as they tend to swallow while brushing. You should also consult your dentist or paediatrician for recommendations before settling for a toothpaste for your child.
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