Today there are lots of different types of toothpastes available in the market. It is now that toothpastes include a wide variety of ingredients, more than ever before in the history of a toothpaste, to treat some specific dental problems. And here are the most common types of toothpastes:
Anti – Caries / Cavity Protection toothpaste. There is fluoride, included into this type of toothpastes. This substance helps to stop the process of the tooth enamel decalcification, thus it provide protection from tooth decay and cavities development.
Plaque and Gingivitis Prevention toothpaste. This type of toothpastes contains some additional antibacterial ingredients, which help to fight the growth and development of dental plaque formation causing bacteria.
Tooth Whitening toothpaste. There is either higher abrasion value than normal toothpastes contain or some special ingredients, such as Peroxide, contained in this kind of toothpastes. The high abrasion value works by removing food, smoking and other stains from teeth in a mechanical way. As for Peroxide, it works by removing food, smoking and other stains from teeth in a chemical way, simply dissolving them. Anyway, however, teeth become whiter.
Sensitivity toothpaste. There are some specific desensitizing agents, contained in this type of toothpastes, thanks to which people with sensitive tooth get their long waiting relief from the acute pain, which they usually suffer from whey their teeth are exposed to hot or cold temperatures, to sweet and / or sour foods.
Tartar Control toothpaste. There are pyrophosphates, contained in this type of toothpastes, which help to reduce new tartar build ups. Therefore, it is necessary to keep in mind, that Tartar Control toothpastes do not remove the already existing tartar.
Fresh Breath toothpaste. There are specific agents of different flavors, contained in this type of toothpastes. In addition, sometimes Fresh Breath toothpastes also contain some antibacterial agents, which help to fight bad breath problems and make the breath somewhat fresher.
For Children toothpaste. These toothpastes usually come with pleasant colors and flavors, and they are designed especially for children’s use. In addition, the concentration of fluoride in this type of toothpastes is somewhat lower, in comparison with the “adult” ones, which helps to prevent the fluorosis development.
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