1. Understanding Toothpaste
Toothpaste is an indispensable dentifrice in our daily lives. In the modern multi-faceted and multi-channel communication media, advertisements about toothpaste are full of our vision. Many people have a habit of using toothpaste, that is, after they like a certain brand or flavor of toothpaste, they use it for a long time, or even do not change it for decades, or they are led by advertising. It seems that not everyone knows how to choose the toothpaste that suits them.
The world’s first toothpaste was born in 1896. After a century of development, the toothpaste industry has flourished. Toothpaste has developed from a single variety to multiple varieties and series of products. With the wide variety of toothpastes on the market, especially medicated toothpastes, do you know their composition and efficacy? Generally speaking, toothpaste falls into two categories: regular toothpaste and medicated toothpaste.
The ingredients of toothpaste mainly include abrasives, detergents, wetting agents, adhesives, preservatives, fragrances and water. These ingredients are present in different amounts in toothpaste and have different effects. Abrasives are the most abundant ingredient in toothpaste (about 25 to 60). They are used to enhance the frictional effect of toothpaste, remove dirt and polish the tooth surface. The detergent can loosen the deposits on the tooth surface and produce foam when brushing, making it easier to clean the tooth surface. The wetting agent can keep the toothpaste moist. Adhesives stabilize the paste and protect it from moisture. As for aromatics, they can make brushers feel refreshed and comfortable and help reduce bad breath. However, ordinary toothpaste has a certain cleaning effect on our teeth through its friction mechanism, but some toothpastes have coarse and irregular particles, which not only do not polish the tooth surface but also damage the tooth surface. If you do not use the correct brushing method, It is very easy to form a groove in the neck of the tooth, which is called a "wedge defect" in medicine. In severe cases, it can cause inflammation of the dental nerve. Therefore, you should be careful when choosing. Choose a toothpaste whose abrasive component does not contain calcium ions and is compatible with fluoride ions to maximize the anti-caries effect of fluoride ions and enhance the ability to clean the tooth surface.
In order to more effectively prevent and treat common oral diseases, most toothpastes currently contain certain drugs to prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease. According to statistics, the output of medicated toothpaste accounts for more than 80% of the total output of all toothpastes. Facts have also strongly proved that medicated toothpaste plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of oral diseases due to its ease of use and low price. It is a health care product that is very popular among the public. Common medicated toothpastes on the market mainly include:
1. Fluoride toothpaste is currently the most common medicated toothpaste. Its main function is to use the active fluorine in the toothpaste to promote the remineralization of tooth enamel and enhance the strength of teeth. Anti-caries ability, thus playing a preventive role.
2. Chinese herbal toothpaste also has a certain effect in preventing and treating oral diseases.
3. Toothpaste to prevent periodontal disease is helpful to prevent periodontal disease, but this type of toothpaste should not be used for a long time to avoid destroying the ecological balance between oral bacteria, which is not conducive to oral health.
4. Desensitizing toothpaste can reduce tooth sensitivity
2. How to buy toothpaste
1. Whitening toothpaste
Toothpaste Resume: Most manufacturers add rough particles to toothpaste to remove stains on the surface of the teeth, thereby achieving the effect of whitening teeth. Many whitening toothpastes also contain refreshing mint ingredients, which can whiten teeth while preventing tooth decay and freshen the mouth. environment. Since there are many types of whitening toothpastes, the prices are relatively low, they serve multiple purposes, and they are economical and practical.
Applicable people: Women with yellow, black, or dark teeth.
Usage Note: Not suitable for long-term use. The surface of the teeth will become rougher, making it easier for stains to deposit on the teeth. When the stains on the tooth surface are slowly removed, switch to other types of toothpaste.
2. Bamboo salt toothpaste
Toothpaste resume: Bamboo salt composed of sorbitol, water, hydrated silica, bamboo salt, sodium monofluorophosphate, vitamin E, sodium chloride and other ingredients Salt toothpaste is also the "new favorite" in today's toothpaste market. It can remove oral odor, prevent periodontal disease, and also has a good reinforcing effect on gum health.
Bamboo salt toothpaste has more comprehensive functions, integrating prevention and treatment. Therefore, bamboo salt toothpaste ranks among the "mid-range consumers" of daily toothpaste consumption.
Applicable people: It is best for people with bad oral odor and unhealthy gums.
Notes on use: The one that suits your oral condition is the best. When choosing a toothpaste containing bamboo salt, do not judge the quality of the product based on its "high price".
3. Chinese herbal toothpaste
Toothpaste resume: It is developed using modern high-tech medical technology. It contains various Chinese herbal ingredients and has a good preventive effect on various oral problems. Effectively prevents bad breath.
Moreover, the unique Chinese herbal ingredients bring a pleasant refreshing feeling, have the functions of activating blood circulation, relieving pain, and stopping bleeding. They can promote the blood circulation of the gum tissue, increase the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the gum tissue, thereby strengthening the gums. The disease-resistant ability keeps the gums and other periodontal tissues in a healthy state for a long time, and truly protects the gums and strengthens the teeth.
As more traditional Chinese medicine ingredients are developed for their tooth-protecting effects, the price of Chinese herbal toothpaste is also constantly "rising". However, as more and more valuable traditional Chinese medicines are added to it, the hemostatic and anti-inflammatory effects will become more effective. Significantly.
Applicable people: It is the best choice for OLs with periodontal disease and gingivitis.
Usage Note: It is not suitable for continuous use. Better results can be achieved by rotating it with ordinary toothpaste.
4. Stain removal toothpaste
Toothpaste resume: "Stain removal" toothpaste is a targeted super brightening toothpaste. Selected high-quality pure natural and highly effective tooth-cleaning raw materials, from which highly effective stain-removing, whitening and brightening active ingredients are extracted. It has the effect of whitening and shining teeth, and effectively removes tobacco stains, tea stains, coffee stains, tartar, tartar, tooth pigments and bad breath. . It has a special effect on removing stubborn smoke stains, making it difficult for dental calculus to "stay" on the tooth surface, improving the cleanliness of the teeth.
The unique targeting and pure natural ingredients make this toothpaste relatively expensive, but it can give you brighter and whiter teeth, which is very worth it.
Applicable people: It is a good choice for women who have the habit of smoking, drinking tea and suffering from tartar.
Usage Note: Although its effect is to effectively whiten, as a highly targeted special stain removal toothpaste, it is not recommended to use it if it is just for pure whitening.
5. Desensitizing toothpaste
Toothpaste resume: Today’s desensitizing toothpastes are divided into two categories. The first type of desensitizing toothpaste contains 5 potassium nitrate, the main ingredient can penetrate into the teeth. Essential tubules help teeth get rid of sensitivity such as acidity and coldness. The second type of desensitizing toothpaste contains fluoride, which helps calcium salts deposit, block dentinal tubules, and reduce tooth sensitivity.
Because of the special effects of desensitizing toothpaste, its price is relatively high, and its effects are mostly good, so it is also favored by many people.
Applicable people: Women whose teeth will feel sore when exposed to cold or heat.
Notes on use: In addition to active ingredients such as potassium salts, desensitizing toothpaste usually contains a certain concentration of fluoride and can be used for a long time. However, if you have symptoms of tooth sensitivity and the desensitizing toothpaste still does not work after one month of use, it is best to consult a dentist.
3. How to use toothpaste correctly
1. Toothpaste should not be used for too long
In daily life, people like to buy those large tubes of toothpaste because they feel This kind of toothpaste is relatively cost-effective, and it saves the trouble of buying toothpaste from time to time.
It is true that buying such toothpaste is much more cost-effective than the small tube toothpaste, but this kind of toothpaste is indeed greatly compromised in terms of health. You must know that the large tube toothpaste you buy will last a long time, and the long time means that it will last a long time. Wearing toothpaste is also exposed to bacteria for a long time. The longer the time, the more bacteria accumulate. Think about it this way, do you still think that large tubes of toothpaste are good?
2. Try not to use the same toothpaste as a family
Everyone’s mouth is a closed breeding ground for bacteria. No matter how you brush every day, it is impossible to remove the bacteria in your mouth. Bacteria are completely eliminated, so if a family uses the same toothpaste and everyone rubs it with their own toothpaste, a little bacteria will remain on the toothpaste mouth every day, so the toothpaste becomes a concentration camp of bacteria. Do you still think this kind of toothpaste is healthy?
3. The same toothpaste should not be used for a long time.
The same toothpaste should not be used for a long time. Everyone should choose a toothpaste with corresponding efficacy according to their own oral problems. , but also use other different toothpastes to achieve different effects of different toothpastes. Get the best protection for your oral cavity