Selecting the Right Toothpaste for Your Oral Care Routine

John Adams • April 29, 2018

Several factors can contribute to the overall health and integrity of your mouth, including regular dental visits, proper hygiene habits, and a nutritious diet. To maintain proper oral habits, it is imperative that you have the right tools. Though your dentist is the final authority on dental hygiene products, this overview can help you get a better idea of which toothpaste to get.

ADA Approved Toothpaste
First and foremost, select toothpaste that has the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of approval. ADA-approved toothpaste has been tested for safety and effectiveness, and contains fluoride—a key ingredient for proper dental hygiene.

Sensitive Teeth Toothpaste
If you experience pain when you consume hot, cold, sour, or sweet foods or drinks, you may suffer from sensitive teeth, and should thus consider selecting toothpaste specifically designed for this condition. Such a product will include potassium nitrate, an ingredient that will help to block the pain receptors in your teeth.

Whitening Toothpaste
If you are looking to brighten your smile, head to your dentist for a bleaching. Short of that, you can lighten your teeth with whitening toothpaste. Most pastes advertised as whitening don’t actually contain bleaches. Instead, they have abrasive particles that polish the teeth and pull stains off of the tooth surface.

Children’s Toothpaste
Toothpaste specifically designed for children is often little more than a clever marketing ploy. Specialty-flavored toothpaste designed for children often contain ingredients that are harmful if swallowed in large amounts, but have a nice flavor that tempts children to swallow. When selecting toothpaste for the kids, skip specialty products and opt instead to share your own with them.

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How to Handle Common Dental Emergencies

By John Adams • December 30, 2017
A Broken Tooth When you chip or break a tooth, it is important to hold on to all of the pieces. Gently rinse your mouth with warm water and feel for additional pieces of the tooth. If you are bleeding, place some gauze over the affected area. You can prevent swelling by placing an ice pack or a cool compress against your cheek near the broken tooth. Make an appointment with your dentist as soon as you can to get the oral care that you need. A Lost Tooth If your tooth falls out completely, pick it up by the crown and gently rinse it off. You may try carefully placing the tooth back in its socket, if possible. If replacing the tooth is too painful, put the tooth into either a cup of milk or a cup of water with a pinch of salt until you can make an appointment with your dentist. The sooner you can see your oral health professional, the better chance you have of saving the tooth. An Abscess If not properly cared for, infections in the mouth can spread quickly. An abscess is an infection near a tooth root that causes extreme pain. Without the proper dental care, this infection could even spread to other parts of the body. Make an appointment with your dentist as soon as you possibly can. Rinse your mouth with some salt water throughout the day to minimize pain and try to prevent the infection from spreading. If you have a dental emergency, there is no dental office more reliable than Hallmark Dental. Our dental team does everything we can to keep all of our customers comfortable while we provide top oral care. To learn more about our services, visit us online or call 978.534.4981
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