Dentists recently revealed a professional secret. They said that most of us pay too much for branded toothpaste, which is absolutely unnecessary for clean teeth and healthy gums, Ukr.Media reports.
Experts explained what people really need to do to ensure proper dental care.
“The main thing when brushing your teeth is to use an electric toothbrush, as well as dental floss and special brushes for the places between the teeth where the brush cannot reach. This, not toothpaste, will remove plaque and bacteria,” doctors explain.
Yes, for many, the feeling of freshly cleaned teeth and minty breath is a great way to start and end your day, but you don't need expensive toothpaste for that either.
We use toothpaste because of the fluoride it contains, which protects our teeth. It protects our teeth from cavities and acid erosion. It should be 1450 parts per million, or ppm. This is listed on the box or label. It could be a single whole number or two numbers, like 1100 and 350. Add them together and you get 1450. That's the right amount of fluoride that anyone over the age of 12 needs.
And dentists have also stated that after brushing with toothpaste, you should not use mouthwash for half an hour so that the fluoride from the toothpaste has time to take effect and truly protect your teeth.
