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Rare but serious allergic reactions are possible; symptoms include itching, swelling, and difficulty breathing. Certain formulations of stannous fluoride in dental products may cause mild tooth discoloration; this is not permanent and can be removed by brushing, or can be prevented by using a stabilised stannous fluoride toothpaste. [15] [16] [34]
Some of the best ingredients in toothpaste include fluoride, potassium nitrate, and calcium carbonate. What should you look for in a toothpaste? The best and worst ingredients, according to dentists
Toothpaste alternatives If you want to skip toothpaste, Quartey is OK with using baking soda or coconut oil. Or just wet the toothbrush and brush that way, both dentists say.
Herbal toothpastes are marketed to consumers who wish to avoid some of the artificial ingredients commonly found in regular toothpastes. The ingredients found in so-called natural toothpastes vary widely but often include baking soda, aloe, eucalyptus oil, myrrh, camomile, calendula, neem, toothbrush tree, plant extract (strawberry extract ...
A systematic review revealed stabilised stannous fluoride-containing toothpastes caused a reduction of plaque, gingivitis and staining in clinical trials, with a significant reduction in calculus and halitosis compared to other toothpastes. [51] Anti-sensitivity toothpastes with fluoride are also available for those who have sensitive teeth.
Ingredients of cosmetic products are listed following International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI). These INCI names often differ greatly from systematic chemical nomenclature or from more common trivial names. The below tables are sorted as follows:
A study of the treatment, known as oral mucosal immunotherapy (OMIT), showed promising results for peanut allergy desensitization. Toothpaste formulated with peanuts could help those with nut ...
A Cochrane review of 30 studies concluded that triclosan/copolymer-containing toothpastes produced a 22% reduction in both dental plaque and gingival inflammation when compared with fluoride toothpastes without triclosan/copolymer. [22] There was weak evidence of a reduction in tooth cavities, and no evidence of reduction in periodontitis. [22]