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How Do We Find the Right Toothpaste?

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  • September 15, 2022

 

THERE ARE SO many choices of toothpaste in our grocery stores. With an entire aisle of toothpaste options to choose from, we want to help our patients narrow things down a little based on their individual dental health needs.

Whitening Toothpaste

Choose a whitening toothpaste to remove surface stains, but remember that it can’t change a tooth’s natural color or fight deeper stains. Whitening toothpaste contains abrasives to polish the teeth and peroxide to break down surface stains. Using it twice a day can lead to visible results after several weeks, but make sure to look for the ADA Seal of Acceptance!

Orthodontic patients should wait until Braces Off Day before using whitening products, toothpaste included so that they don’t end up with patches of different colors where the brackets were.

For Sensitive Teeth

Over-the-counter tooth sensitivity toothpaste is a good option for patients with sensitive teeth. It helps rebuild enamel and minimize discomfort, and if the over-the-counter type isn’t enough, the dentist can prescribe a stronger toothpaste.

Popular Inactive Ingredients?

What about ingredients like activated charcoal or aloe vera? There is little evidence to support the benefits these toothpastes claim to offer. Charcoal in particular is abrasive and may actually damage tooth enamel and make teeth more sensitive. Toothpaste with these ingredients also tends to lack fluoride, which helps rebuild tooth enamel.

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We are thankful for the opportunity to serve our community with excellent care and take pride in our mission of having a patient-centered philosophy. Check out what our patients are saying about us!

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Staff is very good with kids! Very inviting and friendly atmosphere.Needed a quick change of appointment time and they made it happen!
Cherlei A.
Staff is very good with kids! Very inviting and friendly atmosphere.Needed a quick change of appointment time and they made it happen!
Cherlei A.
This location is well thought out and managed. The patients are asked to brush 🪥 prior to their appointment, which is great because teenagers usually have funky breath too. Not... only is the staff Gorgeous but extremely polite and had the temperament to help a moody teenager go from not wanting to be there to requesting this be their location. Lots of comfortable, sturdy seating and Beautiful decor. I highly recommend.read more
Bang M.
This location is well thought out and managed. The patients are asked to brush 🪥 prior to their appointment, which is great because teenagers usually have funky breath too. Not... only is the staff Gorgeous but extremely polite and had the temperament to help a moody teenager go from not wanting to be there to requesting this be their location. Lots of comfortable, sturdy seating and Beautiful decor. I highly recommend.read more
Bang M.
Great experience as we begin my daughter’s braces journey! They’ve all been very kind and helpful.
Miranda C.
Great experience as we begin my daughter’s braces journey! They’ve all been very kind and helpful.
Miranda C.
The staff at Holmes and Palmer are professional and kind. They are patient with my daughter and very informative about the orthodontic procedures so we are both aware of what to expect.
Natasha S.
The staff at Holmes and Palmer are professional and kind. They are patient with my daughter and very informative about the orthodontic procedures so we are both aware of what to expect.
Natasha S.
Nice and friendly people and didn’t hurt getting my braces on💗💜
Josie
Nice and friendly people and didn’t hurt getting my braces on💗💜
Josie
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