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It’s extremely important to deeply and thoroughly clean your smile each day, which means it’s also very important to use the right tools to properly do so. So, to help you pick the best toothpaste for your smile, we strongly recommend choosing one or more of the following options:

Fluoride toothpaste
Fluoride toothpaste is the best toothpaste available. It is a great product that nourishes and strengthens your teeth as well as deeply cleans your smile. Fluoride is the most important mineral found in toothpaste, so whichever type of toothpaste you choose, make sure it contains fluoride. Fluoride is a substance that helps you fight off tooth decay and other dental issues. Without it, your smile would be extremely vulnerable to the harmful particles that constantly attack it.

Tartar control toothpaste
If your smile is prone to gum disease, which most of ours are, tartar control toothpaste is your best option. This paste efficiently and successfully removes the plaque and tartar from the surfaces of your teeth. This is beneficial because if plaque and tartar are left untreated, you will become a victim of gum disease and you might eventually lose your teeth. Now remember, this paste does not replace the cleaning done at the dental office, but it does help control the growth of tartar as much as possible.

Sensitivity toothpaste
With the potassium nitrate or strontium chloride contained in this toothpaste, your tooth sensitivity will be treated in no time! These chemical compounds successfully block the pathways that lead to the nerves of your teeth, which stops the sensitivity and gives you the ability to enjoy your favorite foods and drinks again.

Whitening toothpaste
If you are currently on the journey of achieving a whiter and brighter smile, whitening toothpaste is a great tool that can help you. The pastes don’t generally contain bleach; they contain an abrasive particle that polishes your teeth and frees your smile from stains. However, some whitening toothpastes do not have the ability to whiten the smile as well as clean it, so make sure the toothpaste you use does both jobs.

If you use the type of toothpaste that perfectly fits and helps your personal oral health situation, you are on the right track to success! We care about you and your smile, and we want you to have the best and healthiest smile around. If you have any questions or if you would like to learn more about toothpaste, call our office now at 281-826-0025 and speak to a member of our dental team!