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    How-to: choose your toothpaste

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    The sheer array of toothpaste on the shelves today can be somewhat overwhelming. It’s all too easy to just throw your hands in the air and reach for the tube with the cheapest price tag isn’t it?  But picking a toothpaste that doesn’t contain the right ingredients for your teeth can cause your pearly whites to suffer. So we’ve broken all the toothpaste lingo down, to help you find one that’s right for you…

    Fluoride
    An ingredient found in most toothpaste, fluoride, is considered essential for tooth protection. Many people believe they can skip toothpaste with fluoride if their water supply is naturally high in it, however this is not recommended by most dentists. Fluoride protects teeth from acid wear and decay, keeping them healthy and strong.

    Tartar control
    Toothpastes, which claim to control tartar work by attacking the build-up of plaque that eventually turns into tartar. Where possible, you should aim to clean teeth with toothpaste containing one or more tartar-controlling ingredients like sodium pyrophosphate. Keep in mind that tartar-controlling toothpastes prevent tartar. Pre-existing tartar needs to be removed by your dentist.

    Natural toothpastes
    Toothpastes that claim to be ‘natural’ should generally include organic ingredients, such as aloe, cinnamon and tea tree and be free from any artificial sweeteners or colours, so they’re often suitable for sensitive mouths. They are often fluoride-free as well, so you should generally consult your dentist before using one as part of your regular dental care routine.

    Whitening ingredients
    Whitening toothpastes contain whitening ingredients designed to buff away stains from the surface of the teeth. A popular and effective whitening agent used in brightening toothpaste is bicarbonate soda, so look for this ingredient if you’re after whiter, brighter teeth.

    44 Member Comments

    Senorita 1 May 2012 5:24 AM

    great tips

    Hippy 27 Apr 2012 10:42 AM

    This really cleared a few things up for me. I was actually toothpaste shopping today, and wasn't sure whether to go for a whitening one, or just an everyday one. I ended up going for the every day one, but may go back to try the whitening one too. Thank you!

    MoneyMakeupMusic 16 Apr 2012 3:58 AM

    thanks for the tips! :D

    Tinaaa 12 Mar 2012 8:11 AM

    i have tried so many toothpastes, and the only one i find is great for really cleaning my teeth (and mouth) and whiteneing my teeth is the colgate max white (the older version, with the little strips). amazing!

    Chicklet 7 Mar 2012 12:56 PM

    There are so many on the market, it can be hard to choose!

    Simmainy 1 Mar 2012 6:44 AM

    Thanks for this article BH- I'm now on the hunt for a natural toothpaste!

    Curlycee 29 Jan 2012 11:53 AM

    I use a fluoride free toothpaste by Nature's Goodness called Xylicare. Also use a fluoride free for my toddler by Jack and Jill.

    Vixens 26 Jan 2012 2:38 AM

    I'd a diabetic friend who'd been frustrated by various brands claiming to whiten until I suggeted Glister! Initially he didn't notice the difference & also tossed it, despite the money back guarantee, until a friend commented on the improvement and asked what he'd changed so he ordered some more LOL

    oztag 15 Jan 2012 4:25 AM

    I didn't know there was organic toothpaste either. Thanks for the article BH :)

    weekend 14 Jan 2012 1:42 AM

    I didn't know there was such thing as organic toothpaste. Thanks for another great and helpful article, BH!

    Michelle Sweetheart 10 Dec 2011 5:13 AM

    Interesting topic.

    ruthie11 11 Oct 2011 8:30 AM

    Organic toothpaste from macro is pretty good :)

    Chanellover 9 Oct 2011 1:25 AM

    I now go for the whitening toothpastes :S it certianly is hard to pick toothpaste as their are like 392057320523 different products!

    aussieasianbeauty 8 Oct 2011 2:38 AM

    Thanks for the help BH!

    Green_Jaguar 1 Oct 2011 7:14 AM

    Informative toothpaste article. It certainly can be overwhelming trying to pick the right toothpaste due to the fact that there are so many on the market now making all sorts of claims.

    Elenaxd 28 Sep 2011 1:12 PM

    wow, this will help me decide which one to get next time, always thought they were the same.

    Khem9111 22 Sep 2011 4:18 PM

    whitening is the way i go

    hyt0914 21 Sep 2011 4:36 AM

    Thanks for the infos. I didn't know there are that much different.

    dreamdream936 19 Sep 2011 6:11 AM

    very helpful article..

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