Should I use a bacteria-fighting toothpaste?
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American Dental Association answered:The ADA recommends brushing your teeth twice a day with an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. Antimicrobial mouth rinses and toothpastes reduce the bacterial count and stop bacterial activity in dental plaque, which can cause gingivitis, an early, reversible form of gum disease. ADA-Accepted antimicrobial mouth rinses and toothpastes have substantiated these claims by demonstrating significant reductions in plaque and gingivitis.Talk to your dentist about what types of oral care products will be most effective for you. The ADA Seal on a product is your assurance that it has met ADA criteria for safety and effectiveness. Look for the ADA Seal on fluoride toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, interdental cleaners, oral irrigators, mouth rinses and other oral hygiene products.
The ADA recommends brushing your teeth twice a day with an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. Antimicrobial mouth rinses and toothpastes reduce the bacterial count and stop bacterial activity in dental plaque, which can cause gingivitis, an... More -
Dr. De Vizio of Colgate answered:The most important item in a toothpaste is fluoride. Fluoride makes your teeth strong and protects them from tooth decay and cavities. Using a fluoride-containing toothpaste twice a day, flossing daily, and rinsing with a mouthwash should be enough to clean your mouth and keeping it healthy.
Use a bacteria-fighting toothpaste only if your doctor or dentist specifically recommends one for you.The most important item in a toothpaste is fluoride. Fluoride makes your teeth strong and protects them from tooth decay and cavities. Using a fluoride-containing toothpaste twice a day, flossing daily, and rinsing with a mouthwash should be enough... More -
Dr. Jonathan B. Levine answered:Most standard mouthwashes, as well as toothpastes and other oral care products you see on the shelves today market their powers of killing cavity-causing bacteria or bad-breath bacteria to all get out. But, there's a big problem with this way of thinking. Any oral product or treatment aimed at killing bacteria actually fractures the health of the oral environment. We need that "bad" bacteria. They're part of the natural balance of our mouths.
Most standard mouthwashes, as well as toothpastes and other oral care products you see on the shelves today market their powers of killing cavity-causing bacteria or bad-breath bacteria to all get out. But, there's a big problem with this... More
