Hello,
Whether you live at Mount Annan or elsewhere in New South Wales, Australia or around the world, this will be one of the most practical pieces of information you’ll ever read. Why? Because it’ll affect your decision of a product used multiple times per day; toothpaste.
As an independent dentist at Mount Annan Dental, I will start by highlighting my refusal to be sponsored by any brands, ensuring that all recommendations I make are honest and impartial, with zero product endorsements.
Join me now as we embark on an exploration of toothpaste, unravelling the mysteries behind its ingredients, providing guidance on selecting the most suitable toothpaste, and shedding light on what to be cautious of when browsing through the aisles of supermarkets, convenient stores and chemists.
From active ingredients like fluoride and antibacterial agents to humectants, binders, and flavouring agents, each component in toothpaste plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health of your teeth and gums. Don’t be scared of these ingredients, as all toothpastes have been approved by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration, with the Australian Dental Association providing an additional seal of approval for a select few. Understanding the purpose and effects of all ingredients listed can empower you to make informed decisions.
Whether you’re seeking a toothpaste for sensitive teeth, enamel protection, tartar control, or whitening properties, it’s essential to consider your specific oral health requirements. Personally consult with me, so I can offer valuable insights and recommendations to help you identify the best toothpaste for you. One person’s needs are different to another’s, so let’s determine what’s best for you.
Beyond the colourful packaging and enticing claims, toothpaste ingredients include surfactants that aid in foaming to abrasives that assist in removing plaque and stains, with each ingredient included for a distinct purpose. Not all complex words and ingredients are dangerous or bad for you.
However, there are certain ingredients that may be potentially harmful or unnecessary. Ingredients such as artificial sweeteners, triclosan, parabens, and sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) are among the additives that you should avoid in your toothpaste. Be vigilant about these components.
I don’t want to overwhelm you with an encyclopaedic explanation of each ingredient and it’s potential risk or danger, as that may be debilitating and counter productive. However, you should take time to scrutinise your prospective toothpaste’s composition.
There is no one-size fits all toothpaste. We’re all unique with different goals, allergies, priorities and preferences for certain brands, products, ingredients and criteria such as organic, vegan, animal-testing free, and environmental friendliness.
The Mount Annan Dental team and I can expertly assess and recommend the best toothpaste for you. Contact us today for a thoughtful, intelligent and productive discussion about your new toothpaste.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Steven Krajewski
