10 Best Toothpaste Recommendations from Dentists
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The taste of the toothpaste was too strong. That’s what I most remember when first brushing my teeth as a kid. And it was always one of the milder options, too. I was practically forced every morning and evening to reach for the tube and brush, but after getting my first cavity and having to suffer in the dentist’s chair, I was determined to not relive that experience. I began to scrub and floss my teeth two, sometimes three times a day: as soon as I wake up in the morning, sometime around noon (if I’m at home), and then right before I go to bed. In fact, now, the stronger the flavor of my toothpaste, the better. And I have been cavity-free ever since.
It goes without saying that toothpaste is necessary to prevent tooth decay, gingivitis, oral disease, and bad breath, along with brightening teeth from all the coffee I (and probably you, too) consume daily. The key element that does all this is fluoride.
“Anti-cavity agents that prevent tooth decay are something we look for in toothpaste,” says Marc Sclafani, the co-founder of One Manhattan Dental. “Fluoride is a major ingredient, whether it’s sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride, or monofluorophosphate. We also look for desensitizing agents such as potassium nitrate, and antimicrobial agents such as stannous fluoride, pyrophosphate, or zinc.”
There are also other components like baking soda and charcoal that help whiten teeth. Still, everyone’s biology and daily routine is different, so what works best for others may not work for you. “It’s really about knowing yourself and what you need protection for,” says Dr. Dr. Raimondi, the other founder of One Manhattan Dental. “You want to look for a toothpaste that gives you the best chance at preventing problems and supporting health based on your personal needs.”
To that end, we asked Dr. Sclafani, Dr. Raimondi, and Smile Direct Club’s Dr. Jeffrey Sulitzer—along with going through the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance—to help us create a list of highly vetted products: the 10 best toothpastes to give you a bright, healthy smile that you so deserve.
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