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Is it bad to use the same toothpaste all the time?
Is this true? All toothpastes basically contain the same ingredients. It is just a marketing ploy that some toothpastes contain special ingredients that can solve all your dental problems. You need not change your toothpaste unless you are using a whitening toothpaste, as prolonged use of this can damage your teeth.
How many times can you use a toothpaste?
The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste for two minutes each time. When you brush your teeth, you help remove food and plaque — a sticky white film that forms on your teeth and contains bacteria.
Is it better to use more toothpaste?
Some people also find that using a bit more toothpaste helps them brush longer as it will last the full two minutes of brushing recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA). Here’s another tip dentists recommend if you’re a fluoride toothpaste user: don’t rinse with water or mouthwash after brushing.
Is it OK to change your toothpaste?
A:There is no need to change your toothpaste if you are not using medicated pastes. If there are some antibacterial medicines in the paste, then after some time the bacteria in mouth may develop resistance to them, however if you are using simple paste there is no need to change it.
Do Over-the-counter teeth whitening agents work?
So we have to start with teeth, gums, a patient who is healthy. Then, over-the-counter whitening agents can work effectively. But because it’s not dentist-monitored, many of them don’t do anything. For instance, a mouthwash containing a whitening agent such as hydrogen peroxide probably is not going to be very effective.
Does your medication really discolor your teeth?
Certain medications, notably tetracycline, also discolor teeth, says Gennaro Cataldo, a Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine professor of general dentistry. But is the bite to your wallet worth it?
What happens if you don’t take care of your teeth?
If we’re not taking care of our teeth, we’re not going to get a very effective whitening from any type of product. The teeth have to be in a healthy condition; if a patient hasn’t been to the dentist for a while and if there are any cavities or decay going on and the whitening material gets within that cavity, it can cause excruciating pain.