As a sales manager, Mr. Yang has to deal with different clients every day, but recently he has been troubled by bad breath and is hesitant to discuss business.
One day while chatting with a friend, he heard that there was an online sale of anti Helicobacter pylori toothpaste for a small 100 yuan, so he decided to buy it and give it a try.
After using it for several months, Mr. Yang's bad breath not only did not improve, but his mouth began to frequently develop ulcers, redness, and swelling. Later, he was diagnosed with stomatitis.
After consultation with the doctor, it was believed that the broad-spectrum antibacterial agents in the toothpaste caused disorder in the oral flora, leading to oral inflammation.
When many people buy toothpaste, they may not know how to choose when they see the dazzling array of toothpaste on the shelves. What is the difference between a few yuan and a few tens of yuan worth of toothpaste?
1, What is the difference between a few yuan and a few tens of yuan worth of toothpaste?
The main components of ordinary toothpaste on the market include surfactants, friction agents, preservatives, sweeteners, aromatics, stabilizers, etc., and their prices are relatively low.
Functional toothpaste adds special ingredients such as anti-inflammatory, anti caries, and anti allergic properties to regular toothpaste, making it relatively expensive.
Is it true that the higher the price of toothpaste, the better its efficacy?
Zhuang Rui, the attending physician of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery at Beijing Stomatological Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, pointed out that the main function of toothpaste is friction agents, which help to clean the plaque, food residue, and other debris on the teeth. From the perspective of cleaning teeth alone, expensive toothpaste and cheap toothpaste are essentially no different.
So when it comes to choosing toothpaste, the more expensive it is, the better. Just choose toothpaste that suits your oral condition.
2, How to choose different types of toothpaste?
There are many types of toothpaste on the market, how should one choose different types of toothpaste? Director of Helen Dental Center and member of the Chinese Stomatological Association, Huang Lu, pointed out that different types of toothpaste should be clearly distinguished and selected according to the symptoms!
1. Hemostatic toothpaste
The hemostatic toothpaste contains ingredients such as tranexamic acid, which is used to stop bleeding and treat symptoms rather than the root cause. It is recommended that patients with this problem go to a regular hospital for examination to avoid delaying the best treatment time and causing tooth loss.
2. Anti caries and desensitization toothpaste
This toothpaste contains ingredients such as stannous fluoride, sodium fluoride, strontium chloride, etc. It can have a short-term pain relief effect, but it usually needs to be used under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Anti halitosis toothpaste
Antihalitosis toothpaste contains antibacterial drugs, aromatics, and other ingredients, which can alleviate mild oral halitosis. However, it is best to first identify the cause of halitosis before targeted treatment.
4. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory toothpaste
This toothpaste contains antibacterial ingredients that can assist in the treatment of bad breath, periodontitis, gum bleeding, and other conditions caused by dental plaque. However, long-term use may lead to imbalanced bacterial communities.
5. Whitening toothpaste
Whitening toothpaste contains friction agents, peroxides, etc. Improper use can damage teeth and should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
Experts suggest that the general population with oral health should choose toothpaste with fluoride as much as possible to reduce the risk of dental caries;
And try to choose the type of friction agent with small particles, preferably containing aluminum hydroxide and calcium hydrogen phosphate, to avoid damaging the oral cavity during brushing;
It is recommended to buy two types of toothpaste for use in the morning and evening. During the day, choose toothpaste that has good cleaning functions and can remove foreign objects and odors; At night, toothpaste mainly used for antibacterial and sterilization can effectively prevent dental caries.
For people with special needs for oral conditions, Huang Lu reminds that regardless of the type of toothpaste, it only treats the symptoms rather than the root cause and cannot replace oral treatment. If oral problems are found, it is still necessary to go to a dental hospital as soon as possible for targeted treatment.
3, Is it not recommended to buy three types of toothpaste, or is there a risk of cancer?
Huang Lu pointed out that it is not recommended to buy toothpaste containing the following substances as there may be a risk of cancer!
1. Contains triclosan (TCS) components
Triclosan components may interfere with endocrine function, and long-term exposure may also cause metabolic disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, cardiac toxicity, and trigger cancer.
2. Containing titanium dioxide components
Experts from the French National Agricultural Research Institute have found that titanium dioxide and titanium dioxide nanomaterials can affect health. The study found that 40% of animals exposed to titanium dioxide for a long time develop precancerous lesions in the intestinal mucosa.
3. Contains certain antibacterial compound components
Benzalkonium chloride (BET), Benzalkonium chloride (BAC), Chloroxylenol (PCMX) and other components are antibacterial compounds that can disrupt the balance of gut microbiota, harm intestinal health, and may also induce colon cancer.
4, Safe and healthy use of toothpaste, please avoid a few misconceptions
Gao Yiming, Director of the Department of Stomatology at Ruijin Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, pointed out that when using toothpaste safely, one should avoid the following misconceptions!
Blind selection of functional toothpaste: Functional toothpaste cannot be blindly selected, and some functional toothpaste cannot be used for a long time, otherwise it may produce side effects.
Squeeze the toothpaste after dipping the toothbrush in water: Squeeze the toothpaste after dipping the toothbrush in water, which may lead to foam. foam alone cannot clean the teeth.
Squeezing a full strip of toothpaste: Squeezing a full strip of toothpaste on a toothbrush can lead to waste and even accidental ingestion. Generally, squeezing toothpaste the size of a soybean is sufficient.
Always use one type of toothpaste: If you choose an effective toothpaste, it is best to use it alternately to avoid developing drug resistance over time and affecting the overall effectiveness of use.
Use one toothpaste for the whole family: The toothpaste needs to be squeezed onto the toothbrush, which may spread viruses and bacteria, and then cause the spread of viruses and bacteria. It is best to use each toothpaste separately.
Although there are many different types and functions of toothpaste on the market, the basic effects are actually similar, so there is no need to blindly pursue expensive ones. When using toothpaste in daily life, it is important to avoid blindly selecting effective toothpaste and avoid squeezing too much at once. It is advisable to use your own toothpaste.
