What toothpastes do you recommend?

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Is it true that the best toothpastes are ADA approved (eg AquaFresh, Colgate...)? Or is it OK to use other ones?

 

[Reed1978]

All toothpastes contain more or less the same basic stuff - some sort of an abrasive, some form of cleanser (otherwise the toothpaste wouldn't get all foamy and make suds), a humectant (which causes you to salivate), and of course fluoride. I know that colgate total is the only toothpaste that aids in the prevention of gingivitis (it has triclosan), and it also contains numerous co-polymers that facilitate the binding of the fluoride to you teeth for up to 12 hours after brushing. I would personally only use colgate total (or perhaps some other ADA approved toothpaste if I didn't have such brand name loyalty). If the toothpaste isn't ADA approved, for all you know, you could be brushing your teeth with a mixture of spalking putty and kitty litter.

So no...don't use non-ADA toothpastes.

 

[3rdMolarRoller]

I love Colgate Total 2:1...feels oh so fresh after I brush 🙂

 

[scandalouslj]

Ahh not quite. All toothpastes have to be approved by the FDA which means they all bascially do what they say they do. We learned the exact specifications but I forgot what they are. Getting an ADA seal is an additional step that is voluntary and some companies dont want to spend their money onb getting that seal since most people dont check anyway. The ADA rules are slightly more stringent, but either way all toothpastes work. On to colgate total; yes it prevents gingivities but only if used continously for 6months, so if you switch toohpastes, bam you gotta use total for another 6 months to get the benefits. The binding of flouride is for 12 hours, but only if you dont eat or drink anything for 12 hours, so overall Colgate total is a better toothpaste, but if it is more expensive I would recomend any other toothpaste that is cheaper and rinsing with Listerine. You are gonna get better gingivitis protection and for most people that dont floss, listerine has been shown to be 60% or something like that as effective as flossing.

 

[Dr.SpongeBobDDS]

I have always hated the taste of toothpaste, but I don't mind Crest's cinnamon flavored toothpaste at all. I've gotten to the point where I sometimes brush 3 or 4 times a week.

 

[flighterdoc]

I have always hated the taste of toothpaste, but I don't mind Crest's cinnamon flavored toothpaste at all. I've gotten to the point where I sometimes brush 3 or 4 times a week.

BAM!

the orange flavor is good too.

 

[3rdMolarRoller]

I have always hated the taste of toothpaste, but I don't mind Crest's cinnamon flavored toothpaste at all. I've gotten to the point where I sometimes brush 3 or 4 times a week.

So are you going to be one of those dentist that has horiffic mouth odor and teeth poping out in which ever direction?

There are 2 people in my class that I just want to say "please, i mean please brush your damn teeth"

 

[Reed1978]

Yes, I agree - you must use colgate total for a bit before the maximum benefits are realized. It's really bizarre to think that people switch toothpastes everytime they run out. There's no more fidelity these days. As far as people not checking for the ADA seal...that's interesting too. I suppose it's just the circle of people I've been around, we always check for the seal! But I do suspect that most people don't care - otherwise the majority of all toothpastes on the market would have gone extinct a long time ago. Yeah, you can't eat or drink anything after you brush if you want the flouride to bind (as well) - but since most people (at least the ones I know) do brush before they go to sleep, they are getting at least an extra 7-8 hours of fluoridation. Not bad. Listerine however is straight poison! ADA approved or not - yikes that stuff is nasty! I would (and do 😉 ) opt for ACT. It feels less like rinsing with gasoline, it prevents decalcification of the teeth and reduces sensitivity to hot/cold (not sure if listerine does this or not...could never tolerate it long enough to find out).

There are 3 things I would never chince on - eyecare, shoes, and toothpaste. The extra cost of a TOP toothpaste and mouthrinse will only set you back an extra 10 bucks or so per year. If you are gonna drop $2 on cheap toothpaste, you might as well spend an extra 75 cents to get the best. Besides,on a superficial note, it's embarassing to have store brand toothpaste laying around your house.

Colgate Total - advanced fresh...it's SOOOOO FRESH!! AHHHH!

 

[dientesfuertes]

If you're in dental school, you shouldn't have to BUY toothpaste....EVER. I think I have 3 cases of it in a cabinet somewhere.

 

[flat4]

If it's got flouride in it and you use it everyday, then that's the one I would recommend 🙂

 

[sxr71]

Ahh not quite. All toothpastes have to be approved by the FDA which means they all bascially do what they say they do. We learned the exact specifications but I forgot what they are. Getting an ADA seal is an additional step that is voluntary and some companies dont want to spend their money onb getting that seal since most people dont check anyway. The ADA rules are slightly more stringent, but either way all toothpastes work. On to colgate total; yes it prevents gingivities but only if used continously for 6months, so if you switch toohpastes, bam you gotta use total for another 6 months to get the benefits. The binding of flouride is for 12 hours, but only if you dont eat or drink anything for 12 hours, so overall Colgate total is a better toothpaste, but if it is more expensive I would recomend any other toothpaste that is cheaper and rinsing with Listerine. You are gonna get better gingivitis protection and for most people that dont floss, listerine has been shown to be 60% or something like that as effective as flossing.

Yeah, Colgate Total definitely has it going on.

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

anyone have a link on the rules to get toothpaste ADA approved? I was discussing this in my Intro to Biomedical Research class today. Thanks!

 

[DrTacoElf]

I have always hated the taste of toothpaste, but I don't mind Crest's cinnamon flavored toothpaste at all. I've gotten to the point where I sometimes brush 3 or 4 times a week.

You'll be a prime candidate for a periodontics practical in a few years 😀