Brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste is important. I personally think switching to a another toothpaste does not make it more effective. Stick with ones that you enjoy the taste will make brushing more …

Toothpaste does not kill bacteria in the mouth. You could brush with soap and water and get the same effect. It just tastes better with your test.

I've been instructed to use a sensitive-teeth toothpaste by my dentist, and even after 6 months of use I've seen no difference in my tooth sensitivity.

I am a 28-year-old female. I started to use Sensodyne for my sensitive teeth. How long does Sensodyne take to work?

Probably not your toothpaste (although some people are sensitive to sodium lauryl sulfate which is in most toothpastes). It could be from mouth breathing and the drying out of the mucosal tissue inside …

Absolutely! You can think of toothpaste as a medicine. The longer that your teeth are exposed to it, the longer the medicinal effects of the toothpaste have to work. Leaving the Sensodyne on your teeth if …

Unless you have gum disease (periodontal disease) rinsing your mouth with salt water is unnecessary. Some people will mix a little salt with sodium bicarbonate to produce a toothpaste. Arm and Hammer …

Used for dry mouth when it is combined in toothpaste. People who have a poor diet, generalized stress, and dehydration for a longer time find benefit from betaine. It is considered as a powerful digestive …

Who doesn't want to feel super fresh as their head hits the pillow? Rinsing with a mouthwash for most patients is a great idea to be the final step. Using an antibacterial rinse or fluoride rinse is awesome! …

Deepthy Thomas, DDS, is the owner of Reflections Dental Spa, located in San Ramon, California. Reflections is a cosmetic and family dental practice with the aesthetic touches of a spa. Among other …