Toothpaste - not such a simple matter these days.

Dentists and hygienists are regularly asked by their patients: 'what’s the right toothpaste for me?'

With many selections of OTC dentifrices currently available, it can be overwhelming and confusing to select the proper toothpaste. The answer can vary, depending on the condition of specific patient: hypersensitivity, dental erosion, tartar, stain, plaque buildup, gingivitis, halitosis, high caries rate, dry mouth, etc.

The use of whitening toothpaste has been on the rise, understandably for a cosmetic, rather than a therapeutic benefit. Dentifrice abrasives from whitening toothpaste are a major cause of tooth paste abrasion; a condition that did not exist before dental hygiene products were available. RDA (Radioactive Dental Abrasivity) of less than 250 is safe for normal use. Certain inactive ingredients might trigger sensitivity/intolerance response. So before you direct the above question to your dental professionals, be prepared to voice your chief concern or be asked a few questions prior to your question being answered.

If you have questions, or want more info, visit us at http://www.myparkdental.com/ or call us to schedule your appointment at (239) 263-1151.