Do you make the mistake thinking that toothpaste is toothpaste, that they are all just alike? There is just regular toothpaste, then there is formulated toothpaste and the selection is varied and can be confusing. Most toothpaste on the market does not contain the ingredients that Daily Rosen Dentistry recommends to really remove the plaque and clean your mouth to the fullest possibility.

The Dental team at Daily Rosen Dentistry always tells our patients to brush their teeth at least twice a day if you can’t brush after every meal. This prevents build up of plaque which causes bad breath and is the start of cavities. So you know you need a toothbrush and toothpaste already, right? We have discussed it here before that you can’t just pick a toothbrush by its color and the same goes for toothpaste as well.

Formulated toothpaste with special ingredients are our preference because they not prevent gum disease but if disease is already present, they can help and just as important, they stop bad breath. Not only is bad breath embarrassing, but it is a symptom of gum disease too. Special formulated toothpaste can be a fix for that though. This is something that your professional dental team at Daily Rosen Dentistry will be more than glad to educate you.

Formulated toothpaste will enhance your oral hygiene by making the mechanical scrubbing of your toothbrush more effective and therapeutic to the oral cavity. Daily Rosen Dentistry knows that the composition of toothpastes can be modified such as the type of fluoride in them. The fluoride may come in the form of sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride or sodium monofluorophosphate. The majority of toothpaste is put in categories of antigingivitis, antiplaque, anti-hypersensitivity, anti-tartar, and cosmetic or any combination of these.

It has been known for some combinations of these ingredients in toothpastes interfere with the effectiveness of others. The cleaning agents that are stronger may overpower any therapeutic agents in a toothpaste. As such, Daily Rosen Dentistry staff wants you to e aware that the chemical nature in the ingredients of toothpaste can be a major concern.

It can be confusing and complex in choosing the right combination of ingredients for your toothpaste. At your next appointment with Daily Rosen Dentistry, ask us for suggestions and advise. Giving you the right information to select the toothpaste for your situation is just as important to us as your annual exam and x-rays.