There are dozens of different toothpastes on the market. We often feel confused when we have to make a choice. Some pastes are good for tooth sensitivity, some help protect against tooth decay? How do we choose in this situation? Until recently, toothpastes were considered only as an agent that facilitates tooth brushing.
As has been known for a long time, toothpastes containing fluoride are a great help in preventing tooth decay. However, some studies conducted in recent years claim that excess fluoride has many side effects on general health. It is certain that fluoride is a great help in preventing tooth decay, but your dentist is the best judge of the conditions under which it should be used and for how long.
Toothpastes containing whiteners can be recommended for people who consume too much coffee, tea and cigarettes. However, whitening-containing pastes also carry some risk of eroding tooth enamel. In addition, in some gum problems, pastes containing 'chlorhexidine' are recommended to patients due to their therapeutic properties. However, chlorhexidine has side effects such as staining teeth. For these reasons, both types of toothpaste are suitable for short-term use when needed.
These pastes, which relieve sensitivity in a short time, do not have therapeutic properties. In other words, they reduce sensitivity as long as they are used. In order for the sensitivity to disappear completely, a dentist should be consulted and the real cause of the sensitivity should be treated.
Dentists give you the most accurate information about whether the problems are caused by teeth or gums. We can exemplify the relationship between brushing teeth and using toothpaste as follows. Think about the dishes you wash by hand; Is it more effective to leave a dirty plate in water with the strongest detergent for hours? Or rub it briefly with your hand? Oral care is just like that; brushing your teeth correctly and effectively is much more important than choosing the most suitable toothpaste for yourself. It should not be forgotten that; No toothpaste works unless effective tooth brushing is done.
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