{"id":841,"date":"2017-10-06T17:03:29","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T17:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/whats-the-best-toothpaste-3-things-to-consider\/"},"modified":"2021-07-31T06:43:36","modified_gmt":"2021-07-31T06:43:36","slug":"whats-the-best-toothpaste-3-things-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/dental-blog\/best-toothpaste-to-use\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Best Toothpaste? 3 Things to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.doctorlogic.com\/Images\/Sites\/D\/DE-SanDiego\/Post\/what-type-of-toothpaste-is-best.jpg\" alt=\"best toothpaste for kids and adults\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the Best Toothpaste: There\u2019s no such thing as simply selecting a tube of toothpaste. There are dozens of choices on the shelves of your local retail stores. Should you purchase the one with baking soda? What about the brand with whitening power? Or perhaps tartar control would be best? It doesn\u2019t help that you\u2019re bombarded with advertisements online, on television and in magazines. Some of these claims are motivated by marketing departments and not professional dentists. Don\u2019t worry! We\u2019re here to take a lot of the mystery and confusion out of <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/2015\/03\/how-to-choose-the-best-toothpaste-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">choosing a good toothpaste<\/a>. We\u2019ve provided three things to consider before your next shopping trip.<\/p>\n<h2>Check for the seal of approval<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s very important to make sure you\u2019re selecting a toothpaste with the seal of approval from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/science-research\/ada-seal-of-acceptance\/how-to-earn-the-ada-seal\/guidelines-for-product-acceptance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Dental Association<\/a>. This means that the product meets the requirement of having certain ingredients and having those ingredients accurately listed on the product. The ADA seal also means the product is created in a supervised, laboratory-controlled environment. This ensures you\u2019re getting a quality product with no additives.<\/p>\n<h2>Be wary of \u201ctoothpaste promises\u201d<\/h2>\n<p><em>We\u2019ll whiten your teeth! We\u2019ll restore your enamel!\u00a0<\/em>Toothpastes make a lot of promises. Ad slogans are splattered all over magazine pages and television. But do these promises really hold up? Let\u2019s look at a few of them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tooth-whitening:<\/strong>\u00a0Yes, those toothpastes will work\u2014but the results aren\u2019t nearly as good or as long-lasting as what you\u2019ll get in our office with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/services\/cosmetic-dentistry\/teeth-whitening-san-diego-ca\">professional teeth whitening<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restoring enamel:<\/strong>\u00a0This may be possible, but it depends heavily upon what shape your teeth are in to begin with. If your enamel is breaking down, it\u2019s more important to speak to us so we can help you restore your teeth properly. This will be more effective than any toothpaste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Personal preference<\/h2>\n<p>We confess: we all have our favorite toothpaste flavors. That\u2019s one reason why we offer a variety of them in our office. As long as the toothpaste carries the American Dental Association seal of approval, you\u2019re limited only by personal preference. Favorite flavors can also help encourage children to brush their teeth regularly.<\/p>\n<h2>The bottom line? Ask us!<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re dedicated to caring for your entire family. We want to provide you with timely, accurate information. There isn\u2019t just one toothpaste that is right for everyone. Our dentists will help you determine what toothpaste will meet your needs. We can even provide prescription toothpastes that you\u2019ll only find through our dental offices. Remember, we don\u2019t only want to see you when you have cavities. We want to help you care for your teeth throughout your life. We\u2019d love to treat your whole family and help them stay on track for a lifetime of good oral health. ___\u00a0<em>Dental Express offers dental care for the entire family, including SmileCorrect, implants, emergency dental care and maintenance services. With four convenient locations in San Diego, our practice features compassionate care coupled with state-of-the-art technology. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.<\/em>\u00a0___<\/p>\n<h3>Sources:<\/h3>\n<p>The American Dental Association. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/science-research\/ada-seal-of-acceptance\/how-to-earn-the-ada-seal\/guidelines-for-product-acceptance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The ADA Seal of Approval: Product Acceptance<\/a>. \u201c Online. The Cleveland Clinic. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/2015\/03\/how-to-choose-the-best-toothpaste-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Choose the Best Toothpaste for You<\/a>.\u201d Online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s the Best Toothpaste: There\u2019s no such thing as simply selecting a tube of toothpaste. There are dozens of choices on the shelves of your local retail stores. Should you purchase the one with baking soda? What about the brand with whitening power? Or perhaps tartar control would be best? 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