We have all gone down the toothpaste aisle to be presented with numerous options to choose from. You may have had the thought, “Toothpaste is toothpaste, right? So, it doesn’t really matter which one I select.” The problem is not all kinds of toothpaste are created equally and you may fall victim to choosing one with flashy marketing over quality.

Here Are Some Simple Tips for Choosing the Right Toothpaste

ADA Stamp of Approval

The first place to start is by picking up the tube of toothpaste and looking for the ADA seal of approval. This seal means that this product is approved as safe and effective by the American Dental Association (ADA). It is a small logo with the letters ADA and it may vary in color based on the toothpaste packaging.

Ingredient Label

After finding the ADA seal the next thing to look for is the amount of fluoride. Ideally, you should select a toothpaste with 1,000 parts per million fluoride. However, if you can’t seem to find the exact amount of fluoride on the label, you can feel assured that the product has passed rigorous testing to ensure quality and efficacy if it has the ADA seal.

Personal Preference

The rest is all personal preference. Meaning, it is super simple to choose a safe and effective toothpaste – just look for the ADA seal and the rest is up to you on which toothpaste you prefer.

Brushing is What Matters

Now that you have learned that choosing the right toothpaste is simple, it’s important to remember that what really matters is brushing correctly and flossing daily.