Toothpaste

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What is toothpaste?

Also called dentifrice, toothpaste is comprised of the following cleaning ingredients (stated in approximate percentages):

• humectant and water - 75 percent
• abrasive - 20 percent
• foaming and flavoring agents - 2 percent
• pH buffers - 2 percent
• coloring agents, binders, and opacifiers - 1.5 percent
• fluoride - .24 percent

Facts about toothpaste:

Brushing with toothpaste (particularly toothpaste with fluoride) helps to accomplish the following:

• remove plaque
• resist decay
• promote remineralization
• clean and polish teeth
• remove teeth stains
• freshen breath

Which type of toothpaste is best?

Fluoride is the most crucial ingredient in toothpaste. As long as the toothpaste contains fluoride, the brand, nor type (paste, gel, or powder) generally does not matter. All fluoride toothpastes work effectively to fight plaque and cavities, and clean and polish tooth enamel. The brand you choose should bear the ADA (American Dental Association) seal of approval on the container, which means that adequate evidence of safety and efficacy have been demonstrated in controlled, clinical trials.

Some toothpastes offer tartar control pyrophosphates to prevent the build-up of soft calculus deposits on teeth, while others offer whitening formulas to safely remove stains making teeth brighter and shinier. But, contrary to clever advertising and popular belief, fluoride is the true active ingredient that works the hardest to protect your teeth.

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