Toothpastes are divided into preventive, therapeutic and hygienic. All of them are aimed at eliminating bacteria, odor. Many pastes have a narrowly targeted effect, for example, they only whiten or have an anti-caries effect.
Instructions
Step 1
Visit your dentist, he will tell you which pastes you need to use. Depending on the condition of the teeth, a variety of remedies may be needed. For example, a combination of a product containing fluoride and a whitening paste.
Step 2
Buy fluoride or calcium products if you have tooth decay. At the same time, brush your teeth for at least five minutes, this time is required for the active ingredient to start acting. People living in areas where there is an excess of fluoride in tap water are advised to purchase pastes containing only calcium.
Step 3
Look at the composition of the paste, if chlorhexidine is indicated in it, do not rush to make a purchase. The use of the product can lead to a change in the shade of the teeth and disturbances in taste sensitivity. It's good if the paste contains triclosan. It is a substance that prevents the onset of inflammatory periodontal diseases.
Step 4
Look at the composition of the whitening pastes. Dentists do not recommend using them for inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and bleeding gums. Such toothpastes will not help those who have naturally dark enamel color.
Step 5
Choose toothpastes containing potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, strontium chloride for cleaning sensitive teeth. Such products contain a minimum of abrasive substances. They are not suitable for frequent and long-term use, as they ineffectively clean teeth and can mask the symptoms of many dental diseases.
Step 6
See how much soda is contained in pastes that create a weak alkaline environment and have an antiseptic effect. Must be at least 7%. It is good to use such funds during pregnancy, in the complex therapy of periodontitis. These pastes kill the microbes responsible for tooth decay.
Step 7
Choose multifunctional toothpastes if you need to eliminate several problems at once, for example, prevent caries, remove plaque or prevent it, if you want to make your teeth shiny, whiten them, freshen your breath, etc.
Step 8
Use a paste that's right for your age. Children need to buy separate products. They have much less active components, and a reduced level of abrasiveness. Such pastes have a pleasant taste, usually fruity. Get to know the formulation, often in products intended for use by children under six years of age, the concentration of fluoride is reduced.
