The Fluoride Toothpaste
Toothpaste plays an important role in our daily life, it provides a fresh smell for our breath and prevents our teeth. However, have you ever pay attention the ingredients of the toothpaste? Are the ingredients really good for teeth and your health?
In the markets, toothpastes can be divided into two main categories. One contains fluoride, and the other does not have fluoride. Why does toothpaste contain fluoride? And is fluoride good for our teeth?
toothpaste.Source from http://www.clipartkid.com/toothpaste-cliparts/
The existence of fluoride in toothpaste can help remove plaque, which is a fill of bacteria that forms on teeth and gums everyday. The bacteria remains on teeth can cause teeth decay, therefore it is necessary to use fluoride to remove plaque and make teeth stronger. What is more, fluoride helps to repair the enamel by replenishing the lost calcium and phosphorous to keep the teeth hard.
However, some people should not use fluoride contained toothpaste. For example, child under two years old should use fluoride free toothpaste. It is very likely for children to swallow too much fluoride since they cannot spit out toothpaste very well. And if too much fluoride is taken by children, it can cause dental fluorosis. The discoloration and pitting are very likely to appear on the teeth. Not only the teeth will be coated by brown spots, also teeth may feel rough.
Children with toothpaste. Source from http://www.illustrationsof.com/438660-royalty-free-toothpaste-clipart-illustration
Nowadays, in order to ensure the water quality, the fluoride is added into drnking water. And some food, beverages and other sources may contain fluoride as well. Even for an adult, it is not good when excess fluoride is taken into the body. In order to be good got teeth and health, it is better to speak with a dentist and according to your current fluoride intake to decide if a fluoride toothpaste is suitable for you or not.
References:
Learn More About Toothpaste. http://www.ada.org/en/science-research/ada-seal-of-acceptance/product-category-information/toothpaste. (assessed Nov 12th 2016).
Why Use A Fluoride Free Toothpaste? http://www.colgate.com/en/us/oc/oral-health/basics/fluoride/article/sw-281474979286061. (assessed Nov 12th 2016).
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