{"id":721,"date":"2012-04-27T19:50:31","date_gmt":"2012-04-27T19:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/?p=721"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:40:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:40:45","slug":"confused-about-which-toothpaste-to-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/confused-about-which-toothpaste-to-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"Confused About Which Toothpaste To Buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<strong>DO YOU EVER FEEL OVERWHELMED by the wide variety of toothpaste choices available at your grocery store or pharmacy? Don\u2019t worry, you aren\u2019t alone!<\/strong>\r\n\r\nA recent <strong><a title=\"The ADA Website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">American Dental Association<\/a><\/strong> survey found more than half the adults surveyed are concerned about caring for their teeth and gums and are confused about which dental products to buy!\r\n\r\nToothpastes come in a dizzying array of flavors, colors, and formulations, and it\u2019s normal to feel a little swamped by the choices. Fortunately, choosing the right toothpaste for you really doesn\u2019t need to be stressful!\r\n\r\nIf you brush and floss daily, get regular dental checkups, and use a \u201cstandard\u201d toothpaste that contains fluoride, you don\u2019t have much to worry about. <strong>However, to help you on your quest for the perfect tube of toothpaste, here are some suggestions&#8230;<\/strong><strong>As you\u2019ve probably noticed, some specialty toothpastes include:<\/strong><strong>Tartar Control<\/strong>: these toothpastes usually contain sodium pyrophosphate or sodium hexametaphosphate, which help keep the tartar at bay and prevent stain above the gum line. However, these toothpastes are only useful in preventing new tartar, not getting rid of the stuff that\u2019s already there! You\u2019ll need a <strong><a title=\"Contact Our Practice\" href=\"https:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/contact\/\">professional cleaning<\/a><\/strong> for that.\r\n\r\n<strong>Antimicrobial<\/strong>: these toothpastes often contain stannous fluoride, which is an antibacterial agent that helps prevent cavities and treat sensitivity.\r\n\r\n<strong>Whitening<\/strong>: Whitening toothpastes help remove and\/or prevent stains from settling on your teeth. If used regularly, these toothpastes can make your smile brighter.\r\n\r\nChoosing your toothpaste is a very personal decision; everyone has different preferences and dental concerns&#8230;<em><strong>Always remember, the best choice is one that you like enough to use twice a day!<\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\nFortunately, toothpastes today are so versatile that you can choose one that you love that also meets your specific needs. If your teeth are yellowing, choose a whitening toothpaste in your favorite flavor. If you\u2019re worried about tartar control, choose a toothpaste that serves that purpose. If you\u2019re struggling with bad breath, try a brand that contains baking soda. If you have sensitive teeth, choose something that is indicated it&#8217;s for sensitive mouths. You get the general idea.\r\n\r\nHave a specific brand\/flavor of toothpaste that you love? Feel free to <strong>leave a comment below<\/strong>, or on <strong><a title=\"Lake Oconee Dentistry on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LakeOconeeDental\" target=\"_blank\">our Facebook Timeline<\/a><\/strong>. We&#8217;d love to hear your opinions!\r\n\r\n<strong><a title=\"Contact Our Practice\" href=\"https:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/contact\/\">Request An Appointment<\/a>.<\/strong>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<strong>DO YOU EVER FEEL OVERWHELMED<\/strong> by the wide variety of toothpaste choices available at your grocery store or pharmacy?...\r\n <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/confused-about-which-toothpaste-to-buy\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,9,10,11],"tags":[13,31,33,34,57,58,61,87,97],"class_list":["post-721","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-your-appearance","category-your-comfort","category-your-health","tag-30642-family-dentistry","tag-cavity-prevention","tag-choosing-the-best-toothpaste","tag-cosmetic-dentist-greensboro","tag-dr-david-bradley","tag-dr-patti-bradley","tag-dr-phil-boswell","tag-lake-oconee-dentist","tag-oral-health"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Confused About Which Toothpaste To Buy? 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