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Fluoride toothpaste or herbal toothpaste
Hi Doctor,
Can you please suggest if using a fluoride toothpaste is better for preventing cavities and promoting strong teeth and gums or using a herbal toothpaste with no fluoride (eg. Vicco Vajradanti) is better for the teeth and gums and prevention of cavities?
And also can you please suggest a good toothpaste, which according to you is best for daily use and good for overall oral health with min side effects?
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Fluoridated toothpaste are better, but that not the matter of consern for preventing caries. Brushing technique and eating habits is the main reason which can help and prevent carries formation.
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1.You can have a video consultation with me for understanding proper brushing technique and dietary habits for prevention of caries.
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1.Avoid sweet and sticky food in between meals.
2.Rinse after every meal.
3.Night brushing.
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I would suggest to use fluoridated toothpaste inspite of local one. Most important thing is technique of brushing. You should use soft bristle tooth brush & replace it every 3-4 months. Get the dental checkup done every 6 months to prevent underlying cavity or tartar.
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Its not the paste which matters(obviously fluoridated, i am totally against herbal ones) , you can use any FLUORIDATED toothpaste, its the technique of brushing which matters.
So to understand better we can consult over a video consultation.
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You can use either colgate cavity protection fluoride toothpaste or Amflor toothpaste to prevent caries.you can consult through this for further information.
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Fluoride has anticariogenic properties which attributed reduction of the demineralization, enhancement of the remineralization, interference with pellicle and plaque formation, and the inhibition of microbial growth and metabolism.
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Maintain oral hygiene properly
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