What Kind Of Toothpaste Should I Use?

It is essential to use toothpaste with the right fluoride concentration. Find out the fluoride content of each brand’s packaging.

Adults should choose paste that contains minimum 1,350 parts per thousand (ppm), fluoride.
Children don’t necessarily need to use toothpaste designed for children. Children of all ages are able to use their regular toothpaste provided that it contains between 1,350 and 1,500ppm fluoride. Children younger than 3 years can use lower strength toothpaste. But, ensure it contains at least 1,000ppm fluoride.
Children younger than three years should only use a small amount toothpaste. A small amount of toothpaste for children 3-6 years old should be used. Keep children away from tubes.

Your dentist might suggest that you or your children use toothpaste with higher levels of fluoride if they feel the need.

Our Top Tips on the Ideal Toothpaste

Spit, don’t rinse! Do not rinse after brushing. Encourage your child instead to spit any toothpaste out. The residual paste will offer additional protection to the teeth.
You can ask your doctor about plain paste, which is toothpaste that does not contain any color or flavorings for children who have allergies or an aversion to them.
Remember, a tiny amount of toothpaste is enough!
Avoid using toothpastes that are too sweet to be used when you introduce it. This can make the transition to mint flavors more difficult.

Does Whitening Toothpaste Work?

Dr. Janowicz explains that whitening paste can work. However, most toothpaste doesn’t have enough whitening agents to give noticeable results in the long-term. It may cause sensitivity if it is used long-term.

What about Charcoal Toothpaste, Or Powder?

Charcoal toothpaste is relatively new on the market. Avoid using charcoal-containing products on your tooth.”Charcoal is an abrasive. There’s little to no evidence suggesting that it is beneficial.” “Charcoal can actually cause enamel to wear and lead long-term increased sensitivity,” he says.

Good paste is an integral part of your daily dental hygiene routine. Your toothbrush’s cleaning and brushing power will be enhanced by the use of pastes or gels. You should make sure that they contain fluoride, so they can effectively remove plaque (the bacteria film that forms after you eat).

Why Is It Important How Much Toothpaste You Use?

Because children have an immature stomach reflex, they might swallow any toothpaste that you use. Your child might be swallowing more fluoride than you apply if you’re using the same amount toothpaste.Fluorosis is possible in children who consume too high levels of fluoride early in life, while their permanent tooth roots are still developing beneath the gums. This condition causes permanent teeth to develop white spots or stripes.

Keep These Points in Mind

Your child could get poisoning if he or she ingests large quantities of fluoridated paste. Signs & symptoms are:

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal cramping
Headache

Please call Poison Control and 911 if you notice that your child is having symptoms.

Brush Safely and Effectively

It is essential that you supervise children so that they do not use too much toothpaste. We also recommend that they brush effectively. I don’t know if there are any guidelines or recommendations. However, most children lack the dexterity and ability to brush on their own between 7 and 10.

We also want to see your child brush their teeth twice a day: once in morning and once at bedtime. Always supervise your child as they brush. The health of your child’s mouth is our number one priority.

Toothpaste and Its Negative Effects on Your Health

Not only is paste unnecessary, but they can also be harmful for your teeth. A lot of toothpaste contains an abrasive which can cause micro abrasion. You should pay close attention to the toothpaste you choose. Be sure to check that your toothpaste contains only the right ingredients for your dental health.

Be sure to look at the relative tooth abrasion number printed on paste packaging before you buy it. This shows you how potentially harmful the ingredients may have been. If it is below 250, the toothpaste can be used safely. If it is above 250, it may damage your enamel.

How Long Has Toothpaste Been Used By People?

The fourth century AD saw the creation of the first toothpaste recipe. Take one drachma each of rock salt (that’s one centimeter of an ounce), two Drachmas of mint, one Drachma dried iris flower, 20 grains pepper and crush them all together. You’ve just made the oldest paste in history.

This recipe was written in Greek, on a piece of papyrus that dates to the fourth Century AD. The Egyptian scribe explained that the recipe was a “powder that whitens and perfects teeth” and added a note to explain the process.

Egyptians would have mixed the paste and a bit of saliva with their hands, then used their fingertips to scrub their teeth. Modern dentists have tried the paste and said that although it was rough on their gums, it left their mouths feeling clean. They also claimed that the recipe was consistent with traditional home healing practices that are still widely used today. Classical herbal remedies recommend Iris for soothing toothache and sweetening the mouth. The pepper would stimulate the gums.

Modern toothpaste

Mint would give the toothpaste that modern paste has the same fresh taste as mint. And rock salt would be a cleansing abrasive. Egyptians could make many different tooth powder recipes. Some of the most loved ingredients were crushed myrrh and powdered Ash from Oxen Hooves. Persians preferred to use burnt shells from oysters or snails. The preferred recipe for China was a mixture of ginseng and various mints

The Romans combined salt, chalk, their urine, and crushed brick to create a paste which made their teeth shine. Also, the bleaching and softening abilities of urine were used extensively in laundering clothing until the last century. Many Europeans took inspiration from the ancient Greeks when they cleaned their teeth with a rough cloth (usually made of linen) or a sponge

which they then dipped into a paste that contained ashes and sulfur oil. This was until the 16th century. Napoleon Bonaparte was against the idea of using a sooty cloth to clean teeth. He used a silver-plated toothbrush with expensive, opium, laced paste.

Colgate launched the first mass-produced paste on 1873. It was initially called Crème Dentifrice. The toothpaste was sold in small jars. Colgate Dental Cream was adopted as the name in 1896. The paste was packaged with collapsible tubes. Fluoride was added quickly to toothpaste and was introduced in 2014.