Colgate Natural Fruit Flavour Kids Toothpaste 3-5 Years 75ml

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There are no guidelines as to what’s actually "natural," so read each tube carefully, says Dr. Stanley. Just because something says it’s "natural" doesn’t mean there are no man-made preservatives hidden on the ingredients list. And even if there are, that doesn't necessarily mean they're bad for you. It is designed to be used in addition to regular toothpaste to help manage sensitivity. Ideally you brush with toothpaste and then apply the crème with your finger and an interdental brush to get between the teeth. Hydroxyapatite: limits bacteria, reduces plaque buildup, eases tooth sensitivity and restores enamel to help strengthen teeth against cavities. (“This is the most highly recommended ingredient if you’re looking for a non-fluoride toothpaste,” DiFoggio says.)

Sodium bicarbonate: better known as baking soda, it's used as a whitening agent and may help remove plaque. https://post.healthline.com/wp-json/wp-offload-ses/v1/c/ZW1haWxfaWQ9MjA2NDYmZW1haWxfY2xpY2tfaWQ9MzE1MTUmZW1haWxfY2xpY2tfdXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmFkYS5vcmclMkZlbiUyRnNjaWVuY2UtcmVzZWFyY2glMkZhZGEtc2VhbC1vZi1hY2NlcHRhbmNlJTJGYWRhLXNlYWwtc2hvcHBpbmctbGlzdCZoYXNoPTIxYjdlNDVmMGJmMTY5MDUwMjJiZjk3MmQwMGM5NjU1ODliODY4OTRhODVjMDg2NmMwYjVmZTE1ZmEzNzE1M2E=Whitening toothpastes are on shakier ground when it comes to whether they live up to their claims or not. But if you’re dead set on going completely “natural” and doing your own research, it’s helpful to know what ingredients do what. Whitney Rose DiFoggio, RDH, star and creator of Teeth Talk Girl YouTube Channel, highlights some biggies to look out for: Our experts examined some of the key ingredients used in popular toothpastes and found all have good evidence to support them, but one type may work better for you than another.

Though I’ve not tried it, enough people I know have recommended the brand to me that I feel fine about endorsing it. The lines specifically mentioned to me were Arm & Hammer Essentials, Arm & Hammer PeroxiCare, and Arm & Hammer Sensitive. You can find it pretty much anywhere toothpaste is sold.When used correctly, whitening toothpaste can remove surface stains from teeth. Some also lessen intrinsic stains from within teeth. You can expect an effective whitening toothpaste to lighten teeth by two or three shades. Does whitening toothpaste damage enamel? There is also one ingredient to be cautious about, and ideally, avoid: charcoal. “Charcoal has been advertised as a ‘trendy’ way to whiten teeth, but it’s definitely not a safe way because it’s highly abrasive, meaning it can lead to loss of tooth enamel overtime. When the enamel of the tooth is depleted, the dentin layer is exposed — and ironically, dentin is yellow, so you may end up with a yellower smile than what you started out with,” says DiFoggio. Keep in mind that none of these options is ever going to be as cost-effective as just getting whatever Costco has or whatever’s on sale with a coupon. You definitely want to use the amount you actually need rather than what looks good in ads when you’re spending this much money, time, and effort on a basic daily product. Gentler Mint Fluoride is a vital ingredient to toothpaste, and only toothpastes which contain fluoride will normally be recommended by dentists.

I wasn’t impressed by it but others seem to love it. Available at some retail stores and online. Be sure to get a fluoride rinse if you’re not a very young child and you plan to use this as your primary toothpaste.

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Fluoride-free formulas - some products making natural claims are also fluoride free. This puts you at increased risk of dental caries, no matter how carefully you brush. Fluoride is considered to be safe and effective by dental experts. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I have again reviewed the ingedients list available from Grant's of Australia. I have used this to update the table to clarify there is mint extract or mint oil. Having looked through their products once again, there are the following options where the flavour does not expressly say mint: Potassium nitrate is the desensitising ingredient found in Sensodyne Original - perhaps the most well-known toothpaste formulated for sensitive teeth. There’s good evidence that potassium nitrate builds up over time to desensitise nerves. However, the time taken to work is the downside – it can take up to two weeks to be effective. Stannous fluoride

The texture is a little runnier and grittier than standard toothpastes, but it’s not bad. It left my teeth feeling a little odd, but again, not horrible. As for the taste? It tastes very much like fennel. If you like fennel, you will like it. Make sure that if you’re eating or drinking not long after brushing that whatever you consume doesn’t clash overmuch with fennel. Kingfisher is a British brand. They make flouridated and non-flouridated (UGH) versions of their toothpastes, so if you’re buying it, be sure you get the right kind. Unlike some American brands that do this, theirs are helpfully color-coded so that you can immediately tell on sight if you’re getting the woo or non-woo type. Be sure to follow instructions carefully, some stronger whitening toothpastes may not be intended for daily use. As a dentist, I don’t normally recommend fluoride free toothpaste, as you miss out on the known anti-cavity properties of fluoride, but I do respect that some people may still wish to avoid toothpastes containing fluoride. Tablets - the majority of scientific research has been done into how pastes work in combination with brushing, not tablets, so there is no guarantee that these will offer the same protection. Watch out for ones that are also fluoride-free (see above).We have then included a further list of toothpastes that we have confirmed with manufacturers to be truly non-mint, and a separate list of pastes that contain traces of mint. I discovered CariFree CTx4 Gel 1100 when I was looking into alternative options for my husband’s sensitive teeth and was excited to see a Citrus variety (it also comes in Grape in addition to regular old Mint). This stuff supposedly builds and re-mineralizes teeth using Nano-hydroxyapatite, aka n-ha, rather than soothing or numbing tooth pain the way Sensodyne and the like does. My spouse hasn’t used this for long enough yet, so I can’t speak to its longer-term effect on sensitivity. He does like it so far, so I tried it. Lots of toothpastes intended for kids are fluoridated and come in fun flavors. The downside is that they’re often really, really sweet and come in flavors I loathe, like bubblegum or generic fake-tasting “fruit”. If you like that kind of thing, though, there’s nothing wrong with using kids’ toothpaste as an adult. It has slightly less fluoride, but that’s unlikely to cause much of an issue. Just be sure it’s not the toddler/starter kind, which has no fluoride. You may also want to use a fluoride rinse (see below) since the children’s stuff has less fluoride. Please don’t get this stuff. If you really want to try it, I’ll mail what I have left to you (4 oz minus a couples of little dabs). I’m serious. I have no idea what to do with this tube of toothpaste that I will never willingly use again. Two tries and my teeth actively look worse. Fluoride Rinses Here's a rundown of the evidence behind typical ingredients found in whitening toothpastes: Hydrogen peroxide