Friday, September 7, 2012

Dental Care Products


The market today is flooded with dental care products. You can go to any grocery store, supermarket or drug store and you will find an entire section devoted to different dental care products.

 Toothpaste tops the list of all dental care products. Of course, we know that dentist recommend brushing our teeth at least twice a day, once in the morning and again before bed at night. Many different types of toothpastes are available and the ones which are the most popular are fluoride based. Fluoride is supposed to not only make your teeth stronger but also help protect against infection. There are also various types of toothpastes targeted for children, smokers, and others. If you have sensitive teeth, you can find a variety of toothpastes to help combat the problem. Your dentist will probably recommend that you brush with one of these after every meal.

Dental floss is another very important dental care product. All dentists recommend that we use dental floss after each meal to remove any food residue stuck between the teeth. Not doing so can result infection and tooth decay over time. But these days, reluctant flossers can find various products to make flossing easier, including floss threaders which can be used for flossing under dental appliances and single use floss picks .

Today there is an overabundance of tooth whitening products available on the market, from toothpastes to gels to rinses. Whiter teeth suggest youth and health so teeth-whitening products are extremely popular. Most will work to whiten the teeth to some degree, but overuse of these products can give the teeth an unnatural appearance.


Many different types of tooth brushes are also available in the market. Each one of these is designed differently with brush heads of different strengths. They will target your gums, space between your teeth or anything else depending on the type of brush you buy. There are even toothbrushes with timers to help teach children the proper way to brush.

But all these products won’t work unless we use them. Regular brushing and flossing are part of good dental hygiene.

Need to Know
Ask your doctor about choosing the right oral care products for your needs. You might need an extra soft brush, toothpaste for sensitive teeth or other products to make your dental care routine complete. And remember to floss daily. It's important for your overall health.

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