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 Ever wonder what you're using in your mouth?

7/25/2015

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 A leading research magazine--Which?—gives it's finding on toothpaste brands.

The result: A toothpaste costing under £1 a tube is as effective at protecting teeth as more expensive brands.


Research by Which?, and backed by leading dentists, suggests that a toothpaste containing the maximum level of fluoride permitted will keep teeth healthy. Shops offer an enormous array of brands, and it's hard to know which one to choose. However, look around for a cheap product. It is possible to find one with the optimum fluoride level of 1,450 parts per million for less than £1.

In their research, the consumer group and dental experts examined claims made by premium products and compared these to cheaper versions.

Which? said its experts saw no long-term evidence of more protection from these speciality toothpastes than from a standard fluoride toothpaste. Neither were the claims of extra whitening substantiated. Source: Daily Mail.

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 Some people claim that fluoride is harmful. But I found otherwise, starting in the early sixties with my three youngsters under five years old. 'It took a long time each day, just to clean the children's teeth, and their wriggling, complaining, and dribbling was so traumatic the dentist gave me tranquilizers to get through it twice a day. I had taken fluoride tablet throughout my pregnancies, and when the children were able to feed themselves, they took one with their evening meal.' As adults, their teeth were perfect. Not like mine, which were damaged in my teens when I stayed with my father and stepmother for a short time. 

Here's another short extract from the memoirs I'm working on at the moment:

'Every evening, Lloyd, Mollie and I assembled before dinner for 'drinks'. They liked vermouth and soda and I sipped glassful of Coke over ice. None of us knew about the substance the soft drink contained, which the company later removed. But, I got a strong dose of sugar, which added to other ingredients I blame for the poor condition of my teeth in later life. Don't worry—I've still got a full set. Only the deep caverns of my back teeth were affected, and I've always been scrupulous about cleaning them with a brush. Lloyd showed me how to dip a wet brush into a palm full of baking soda, although I switched back to toothpaste later.'

I've since learned from my dentist to brush my teeth for at least two minutes using a soft brush, and now it's a pleasure to run my tongue over the smooth surface. I've also used table salt on my brush to good effect when my gums are sore.

So, don't think you have to buy the most expensive brand of toothpaste. All you have to do is check the packet to find out if the inexpensive toothpaste contains enough fluoride.

Now you know you're wasting your money, would you consider switching brands?


7 Comments
Ajay Pai link
7/24/2015 07:57:20 pm

Hi Francene, that's an important and a good piece of information. I would definitely like to switch, to protect my teeth.

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Nick #thisyearinmusic link
7/24/2015 09:16:19 pm

We use the sensitive stuff in our house. Personally I can't tell the difference, but my wife says its better than other brands.

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Michelle Liew link
7/24/2015 11:28:12 pm

I use Sensodyne for sensitive gums. After reading this, I will check the fluoride level in Colgate, a popular brand here.

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Alana link
7/25/2015 12:25:22 am

I'm another person who can give testimony to fluoride and cheap toothpaste. I've always shopped by price. I think good dental care, and flossing, is key. Especially flossing, which I am a firm believer in (also, in brushing your tongue daily). I do love cola drinks, though I am aware of what the phosphoric acid can do. I used to drink several cans daily when I was younger Now, I try to restrict myself to several a year, mostly in the summer when I crave the stuff.

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Anmol Rawat link
7/25/2015 03:09:28 am

I came to know about this a few years ago. It's good that you are sharing it with the world because most of us are keenly spending money without any extra achievable benefits.

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Amy Bovaird link
7/25/2015 05:29:53 am

I have to laugh because I was busy flossing and brushing frequently. My ex-husband who was Egyptian, did not do this. He came upon a dentist in the Emirates who educated him. The result was so funny! He went overboard and took floss to work.That doesn't sound funny but his new attitude used to make me laugh with gentle humor at his robust change of heart! He always had funny stories about the dentist!! Maybe because he had big teeth, similar to what I imagined horses have.

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Scott link
7/25/2015 08:15:01 am

I've found the regular stuff works best for me. All that whitening stuff just makes my teeth ache.

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