As with the list above, the recommendations in the table below cover various countries. Availability may vary depending on your location. Brand

As far as the taste goes, it’s as mild as it comes, barely having any flavor at all, which rather disappointed my citrus hopes. Setting aside flavor, it’s as effective as it is odd. It feels kind of gritty and doesn’t foam up. It’s runny, but a little bit goes a very long way. So long, in fact, that I straight-up got distracted and forgot to brush the next day. My mouth may not have felt as freshened right after I brushed, but my teeth stayed smooth and plaque-free and my breath neutral for a whole extra day, as in I used it one morning, slept, woke up, and went through a full day with a clean mouth. This brand makes the toothpaste I don’t recommend, but this might work for you. Available at some Target locations and online.Dental fluorosis is very common in the developed world – this study found that 41% of adolescents aged 12-15 in the US had it. Fluoride in the UK Activated charcoal has long been used in water filtration because of its ability to adsorb (attract and hold) molecular impurities. GC make lots of different dental products and materials. Tooth Mousse is one of those available to the general public, however leaflets and GC recommend you should talk to a dental professional before using this product. Scarlet fever gets its name from its unique presentation. It often causes multiple symptoms that are red in color, including sore throat, rash, red skin folds, and strawberry tongue. This illness mostly affects children 5-15 years of age, according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s caused by a bacterial infection and appears in some suffering from strep throat. No, it's not bad for you. In fact, fluoride is very good for your teeth as long as it's not ingested in large quantities. Fluoride has certain benefits for your teeth such as remineralizing, antibacterial properties, and preventing future decay. Joseph Field, DDS, a dentist in Los Altos, CA explains that fluoride helps lower the acidity in our mouth from what we eat and drink, which will otherwise demineralize our enamel which can in turn cause cavities.

Keep in mind that none of these options is ever going to be as cost-effective as just getting whatever Costco has or whatever’s on sale with a coupon. You definitely want to use the amount you actually need rather than what looks good in ads when you’re spending this much money, time, and effort on a basic daily product. Gentler Mint Not all minty toothpastes are so harshly minty that you might as well be brushing with Listerine. It’s not even that hard to find, you just have to know what you’re looking for. If you're looking for remineralization, Dr. Field says your toothpaste should contain calcium phosphate, which he calls one of the "most effective ingredients" to help strengthen tooth structure. The toothpaste is designed by experts to deliver age-appropriate fluoride levels to your kids’ teeth and help strengthen them from the inside out. As your kids brush, active fluoride minerals are microscopically absorbed into their teeth penetrating into the enamel to help replace lost calcium for an improvement in tooth hardness.I had stumbled into that strangely small yet oh-so-adult decision about personal oral care during what turned out to be a relatively narrow window. A few mainstream brands made non-mint toothpastes with fluoride for adult for about a decade, in varieties like citrus, vanilla, or cinnamon. Lots of toothpastes intended for kids are fluoridated and come in fun flavors. The downside is that they’re often really, really sweet and come in flavors I loathe, like bubblegum or generic fake-tasting “fruit”. If you like that kind of thing, though, there’s nothing wrong with using kids’ toothpaste as an adult. It has slightly less fluoride, but that’s unlikely to cause much of an issue. Just be sure it’s not the toddler/starter kind, which has no fluoride. You may also want to use a fluoride rinse (see below) since the children’s stuff has less fluoride.

I tried the vanilla flavour. The flavour was sweet and mild and did not last after spitting out the excess. It is a solid white crème which is non foaming. The reddish-pink colouring is super fun and should make brush time way more enjoyable for kids (and for parents – no more nagging needed) and with strawberry flavouring, you can’t go wrong! However, the strong red colour could discolour some people’s teeth, and the taste doesn’t suit everyone. Tom's of Maine Silly Strawberry Toothpaste will clean and care for your kids' teeth with the ADA Seal of Approval, and it tastes like candy without any artificial ingredients.Please don’t get this stuff. If you really want to try it, I’ll mail what I have left to you (4 oz minus a couples of little dabs). I’m serious. I have no idea what to do with this tube of toothpaste that I will never willingly use again. Two tries and my teeth actively look worse. Fluoride Rinses Kawasaki disease is an illness that causes the inflammation of your blood vessels that mostly affects young children. According to the Kawasaki Disease Foundation, 80% of those suffering from the condition are less than 5 years old. Kawasaki disease is more likely to affect boys than girls, is very rare in adults, and is not contagious. I tried this toothpaste anyway. I’m not linking to it because that would be promoting my irresponsible choices. My reasons were: It’s available at Target, which has a good return policy. It has fluoride but is also made with a really popular and trendy ingredient. It’s from a brand people seem to love. The flavor intrigues me. One little attempt couldn’t hurt me, as I’m not on any medication that would be affected by exposure to activated charcoal.