Very often patients ask me about what toothpaste they should use. Seldom, however, am I asked about the best technique for cleaning teeth, when brushing should be done, how often they should brush, or for how long.
The subject of tooth cleansers can be confusing. There are pastes, powders, cavity-fighting and gum-protecting formulas, as well as whitening varieties. Most toothpastes use some form of mild abrasive to clean teeth, while others rely on enzymes to lift the stains out of your teeth. Some are foaming and some are not. Most contain fluoride, while others don’t.
While I do have a personal favorite toothpaste, I honestly believe that an effective job of cleaning can be accomplished with the vast majority of toothpastes available on the market. Why are there so many out there? In a word: marketing. I’m pretty sure toothpaste companies have discovered that if a toothpaste has the word “whitening” on it, they are likely to sell more than if it is omitted — even if the whitening benefit is small.
Some people have even taken to the idea that almost anything will work to clean your teeth. Even soap. Here is a short video I ran across recently that discusses this, and also why you may not want to wash your mouth out with soap. I tend to agree that you should use the right product for the correct purpose.
Click on the toothbrushes below to view the VIDEO:
For the curious, here is an earlier posting that answers some of the other questions discussed above, including how often you should brush.
A simple fact: your smile is among your most important physical attributes. The effect of a sparkling confident smile on personal, social, and business relationships has been proven to be crucial.
But many of us are not confident in the power or sparkle of our smiles. We worry that our teeth may be discolored. We may be self-conscious about a small chip in a front tooth. We might be concerned that old, ugly fillings become visible if we make a huge happy grin.
And, let’s face it – not all of us are born with beautiful and bright teeth.
Today, great new strides in modern dentistry can help you convert that smile so that it can be a dazzling part of your personality.
We have the technology that can give you a confident and beautiful smile.
Tooth whitening is an easy, affordable, and painless way to brighten teeth discolored from food, nicotine stains, or root canal treatments, or that have become darkened with age. Worn down, chipped, cracked or widely spaced teeth can be repaired through a process known as bonding, where a tooth-colored plastic is applied to your teeth and cured with a light. The result looks and feels like the original.
Severely stained or chipped teeth may require veneers, ultra-thin sculpted pieces of tooth-colored porcelain that fit over the front of your teeth.
If your teeth have undergone root canal treatments, are misaligned, or weak, then crowns may be the solution. Crowns can also help you to look fantastic, and provide great strength since they entirely cover the affected tooth.
We have all the technology that can give you a confident, beautiful smile. We’re here to make sure you look and feel your powerful best!
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Dr. Richard Walicki is a dentist practicing general and cosmetic dentistry. While we hope you find the information contained herein interesting and useful, this blog is for informational purposes and is not intended to diagnose any oral disease. Dental conditions should be evaluated by your dental health professional or a qualified specialist.
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