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QuestionWhat type of toothpaste should I use during pregnancy?
Joseph Whitehouse, MA, DDSDr. Joseph Whitehouse is a retired Board-Certified Dentist and the Former President of the World Congress on Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID). Based in Castro Valley, California, Dr. Whitehouse was a dentist for 47 years. He has held fellowships with the International Congress of Oral Implantology and with the WCMID. Published over 20 times in medical journals, Dr. Whitehouse's research focused on mitigating fear and apprehension for patients associated with dental care. Dr. Whitehouse earned a DDS from the University of Iowa in 1970. He also earned an MA in Counseling Psychology from California State University Hayward in 1988.
Board Certified DentistAnything with fluoride in it is going to be perfectly fine for your teeth. Fluoride is phenomenal at protecting your teeth and preventing damage to the enamel. -
QuestionIs it okay if I don't use fluoride toothpaste for my child?Joseph Whitehouse, MA, DDSDr. Joseph Whitehouse is a retired Board-Certified Dentist and the Former President of the World Congress on Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID). Based in Castro Valley, California, Dr. Whitehouse was a dentist for 47 years. He has held fellowships with the International Congress of Oral Implantology and with the WCMID. Published over 20 times in medical journals, Dr. Whitehouse's research focused on mitigating fear and apprehension for patients associated with dental care. Dr. Whitehouse earned a DDS from the University of Iowa in 1970. He also earned an MA in Counseling Psychology from California State University Hayward in 1988.
Board Certified DentistIt's really not a good idea to use toothpaste without fluoride in it. There's just so much proof that fluoride is good for your teeth. As the enamel wears away over time, the fluoride helps protect the teeth from acids. There's really no good substitute for fluoridated toothpaste. -
QuestionWhat type of toothpaste should I be using at home?Joseph Whitehouse, MA, DDSDr. Joseph Whitehouse is a retired Board-Certified Dentist and the Former President of the World Congress on Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID). Based in Castro Valley, California, Dr. Whitehouse was a dentist for 47 years. He has held fellowships with the International Congress of Oral Implantology and with the WCMID. Published over 20 times in medical journals, Dr. Whitehouse's research focused on mitigating fear and apprehension for patients associated with dental care. Dr. Whitehouse earned a DDS from the University of Iowa in 1970. He also earned an MA in Counseling Psychology from California State University Hayward in 1988.
Board Certified DentistAny toothpaste that has fluoride in it is going to be good for your teeth. There's a ton of proof that fluoride is good for your teeth and that it will protect the enamel from acids. -
QuestionIs it okay to use toothpaste that doesn't have fluoride in it?Joseph Whitehouse, MA, DDSDr. Joseph Whitehouse is a retired Board-Certified Dentist and the Former President of the World Congress on Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID). Based in Castro Valley, California, Dr. Whitehouse was a dentist for 47 years. He has held fellowships with the International Congress of Oral Implantology and with the WCMID. Published over 20 times in medical journals, Dr. Whitehouse's research focused on mitigating fear and apprehension for patients associated with dental care. Dr. Whitehouse earned a DDS from the University of Iowa in 1970. He also earned an MA in Counseling Psychology from California State University Hayward in 1988.
Board Certified DentistIt's much better to use a toothpaste with fluoride in it, and it's not recommended to use anything else. The reason for that is there's an amazing amount of proof that once fluoride gets into the what's called hydroxyapatite, which makes up the enamel, it's a lot harder for acid to dissolve it out. So when your teeth lose that protective layer, it can be replaced with fluoridated toothpaste. -
QuestionDoes type of toothpaste matter?
Tu Anh Vu, DMDDr. Tu Anh Vu is a Board Certified Dentist and Owner of Tu's Dental, her private practice, in Brooklyn, New York. With over six years of clinical experience, Dr. Vu helps adults and kids of all ages get over their anxiety with dental phobia. Dr. Vu has conducted research related to finding the cure for Kaposi Sarcoma cancer and has presented her research at the Hinman Meeting in Memphis. She received her undergraduate degree from Bryn Mawr College and a DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Board Certified DentistThe only real requirement is that there's fluoride in your toothpaste. Beyond that, everything is basically a matter of personal preference. The flavor and style of toothpaste is entirely a matter of personal preference! -
QuestionWhat ingredients should I look for in a toothpaste, other than fluoride, to protect tooth enamel?
Cristian Macau, DDSDr. Macau is a Doctor of Dental Surgery based in London, England. Dr. Macau is an oral surgeon, periodontist, and aesthetician at Favero Dental Clinic where he is known for his cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics work. He is actively involved in scientific research in the field of dentistry and he received his DDS from Carol Davila University of Medicine in 2015.
Doctor of Dental SurgeryFirst, check the amount of fluoride — it should be over 1200 ppm. Other ingredients to look for are calcium or magnesium carbonate, and also antibacterial ingredients such as triclosan or chlorhexidine.
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