Brushing
your teeth daily is one of the routine hygienic activities that is very central
to our healthy living. It is so important that we have to do it twice a day. In
all of this we need to the careful about using our toothpaste excessively. I
was watching the program DOCTORS sometimes ago when this topic was briefly
discussed. I went on to do my own research and came up with different
inferences.
The main reason we use the
toothpaste is for a good supply of fluoride. if we have other sources of
fluoride then we may not need toothpaste at all.
In
addition, an important fact to know if you suffer from canker sores, the foam
producing compound sodium lauryl sulfate, which is found in many toothpastes,
has been linked to causing it. So, if you are prone to canker sores,
avoid toothpastes containing that ingredient.
Fluoride
has health benefits for your teeth and that my family uses fluoride containing
toothpastes to protect and strengthen our teeth. The fluoride in toothpaste is
antibacterial and helps to add mineral to your teeth. You could get the same
effect by simply using a fluoride mouthwash.
Conclusion
All
you need is a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to clean your mouth. Excess
will just mean you are exposing yourself to unhealthy levels of fluoride.
You
should use half of a pea size for children between the ages of 5 and 12. While
you should just use just a streak for infants.
Stay
Healthy!!!
