Toothpaste Guide in Irving
How to Choose the Right Toothpaste for You
| Special Need | Company | Name of Toothpaste | Benefits |
| General | Crest ® | Pro Health | Stannous fluoride protects against cavities, gingivitis and sensitivity |
| Colgate ® | Total | Helps prevent cavities, gingivitis, and plaque | |
| Decay Prevention | MASSCO ® Dental | NeutraMaxx 5000 ** | Prescription strength dose of sodium fluoride sweetened with xylitol |
| Colgate ® | Prevident ** | Prescription strength dose of sodium fluoride | |
| Dentsply | Nupro (RX only) | Prescription strength dose of sodium fluoride that also aids in sensitivity | |
| Halitosis | Dental Herb Company ® | Tooth and Gum Paste ** | All natural formula that fights bad breath and aids in prevention of gingivitis |
| Aquafresh ® | Iso-active | This unique foaming action penetrates between teeth | |
| Sensitivity/Strengthening | Sensodyne ® | Pronamel (also available for children) | Hardens enamel and protects against the effects of acid wear |
| Dentsply | Nupro (RX only) ** | Remineralizes enamel and gives a prescription strength dose of fluoride | |
| GC | MI Paste | Strengthens and remineralizes teeth to minimize sensitivity and protect against cavities | |
| Aquafresh ® | Advance | strengthens from the inside and locks in vital minerals | |
| Colgate ® | Enamel Protect | Builds increasing protection against sensitivity for fast relief | |
| Children (Non Fluoride) | Orajel ® | Baby Orajel | Non-foaming, non-abrasive, fluoride-free,& safe to swallow |
| Orajel ® | Toddler Training Paste | Fluoride-free and safe to swallow and contains a patented ingredient to clean toddler’s teeth | |
| Tom's of Maine | Children's Formula | ||
| Dry Mouth | Biotene | Biotene | Reduces bacteria and gum irritations due to dry mouth |
| Orajel ® | Dry Mouth Toothpaste | Contains maximum strength fluoride for extra cavity protection, and a patented Thione antioxidant complex to help maintain a healthy mouth | |
| Veneer Care | Oxyfresh ® | O Toothpaste | Fights cavities, freshens breath and has low abrasion for concentrated care for persons with dental cosmetic procedures. |
Avoid These Ingredients:
- "TARTAR CONTROL" may cause irritation.
- "SODIUM LAURAL SULFATE" also known as SLS. Often causes irritation.
- "WHITENING" No formula actually whitens teeth, and these forms are often abrasive.
- "METHYLPARABEN" has been linked to cancer.