Hi Brusher!
We all know the dilemma: we stand in front of the supermarket shelf, see a lot of different toothpastes and have no idea why one should be better than the other.
Different manufacturers, different areas of application and a multitude of ingredients--embarrassment of choice planned. But as with many other products, we have our favorite here.
Have you ever thought about what you smear on your teeth every day? Here we explain what you should take into account when buying toothpaste.
What is the toothpaste used for?
The question is relatively self-explanatory: you are probably here on our site because you care about your teeth and are looking for the best care for them. But what exactly does toothpaste do when it's in your mouth?
Toothpaste is composed of cleaning and abrasive particles that remove food particles, plaque and other deposits from the teeth. This is usually all spit out with the remains of the toothpaste at the end of the morning/evening ritual.
But toothpaste also contains active ingredients that protect and strengthen your teeth. Here, the products sometimes differ greatly, since our oral cavities are very different from each other. For one, the problem is sensitive gums; for another, bad breath.
Here is a brief summary of the most important ingredients and properties that a toothpaste should (not) have.
What should you consider when buying toothpaste?
The boon of dental hygiene is undoubtedly fluoride. The fluoride is responsible for strengthening the tooth structure and making it more resistant to acids and bacteria. But beware: there are significant differences between toothpastes for adults, children and kids.
Toothpaste for adults should have a fluoride content between 1,000 and 1,500 parts per million (ppm).
The young children up to age 6 should use a toothpaste with a fluoride content of no more than 550 ppm. This is because too much fluoride can contribute to staining on sensitive baby teeth.
For kids and teenagers between the ages of six and 12, however, there is a special junior toothpaste that contains the same amount of fluoride as adult toothpaste but otherwise has different properties.
What toothpaste for bad breath?
Basically, toothpaste should contain zincand/or fluoride which remove plaque and prevent tartar.
But bad breath can have many other causes-one of which is certainly a lack of thorough oral hygiene. By this we mean: brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing, and cleaning your tongue. With this trio you say no to bad breath.
If you still can't get rid of it, consult your dentist. After taking a look at your mouth and your medical history, he or she will be able to determine what else might be causing it.
But as a guideline we recommend: get up in the morning, clean your teeth, survive the day, clean your teeth, go to sleep-and all over again.
Which toothpaste for periodontitis?
You should use a toothpaste with a low to medium abrasion factor. The RDA value should be between 30 and 60 (for standard toothpaste, the value is around 80). Our promis paste has the value 46, so it is very low and perfect for people suffering from sensitive gums .
Nevertheless, one must make sure that the fluoride content is appropriately high. Many toothpastes especially for sensitive or diseased gums contain lower amounts of fluoride. In this way, the gums are protected, but the enamel is no longer sufficiently strengthened.
Which toothpaste during pregnancy?
Hormonal changes lead to dental problems in many women. In addition to bleeding gums, pregnant women's tooth enamel is more susceptible to tooth decay.
In addition to appropriate toothpastes, we recommend dental hygiene adapted to the situation. This means: use an extremely soft toothbrush, perhaps even one for children-this way you protect both the gums and the weaker enamel.
In addition to dental hygiene, you can also protect your teeth when you eat: avoid products high in sugar and acid that have an even more aggressive effect during pregnancy.
What else should you pay attention to?
Abrasiveness
The higher the RDA value, the more abrasive the toothpaste.
As a rule, the value should not exceed 80. This refers to teeth and gums that are not particularly sensitive. If you are prone to or suffer from periodontitis, or if you use an electric toothbrush, then you should aim lower, toward the RDA value 50. The necks of teeth that are exposed due to periodontitis have softer enamel that is more sensitive to excessive abrasiveness.
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Whitening toothpastes
The image of bright, white teeth is firmly entrenched in our minds. Advertisements for whitening toothpastes support this fact-and make us a little negligent.
Because it is precisely this type of toothpaste that usually comes with a high RDA value. In addition, they do not always deliver on their promise, nor are they an alternative to fluoride toothpastes.
You have to be be careful. If you have exposed tooth necks, use a particularly hard toothbrush or press too hard, you risk injuring your gums and teeth. We recommend talking to your dental hygienist first.
Ingredients - what should not be included
- Sodium lauryl sulfate-it is added to every fourth toothpaste as a foaming agent to rinse away plaque more effectively. However, it is relatively aggressive and can irritate sensitive mucous membranes.
- PEG (polyethylene glycol)-these are added as emulsifiers, but can make the mucous membrane more permeable to harmful substances.
- Triclosan
- Parabens
- Microplastics (PE, PP)
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