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  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,104 Forumite
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    The thing to look for is a fluoride level above 1300ppm

    I think Colgate is one of the highest available without prescription at 1450ppm. Not sure about the other top brands.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • shelly
    shelly Posts: 6,394 Forumite
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    Just had a look at my Aquafresh pump and that says it has a fluoride level of 1450ppm. Looked at hubbys Aquafresh whitening pump and that says it has a fluoride level of 1100ppm......just incase anyone is interested :D
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  • jugglebug
    jugglebug Posts: 383 Forumite
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    This dentist uses whatever toothpaste the rep has given me to try. :rotfl:
    As far as I am concerned there is very little to choose between them
    Colgate Total pastes do have an extra ingredient which has good scientific backing, but I am not sure if it makes a huge amount of difference to most. If you have gum problems I would probably recommend it.
    I suspect the iso active pastes are a gimmick, but they certainly do no harm so if you like em go for it.
    All I care about is that it is not too abrasive and contains fluoride.
    If you go for a name that you know then that will in all likelihood be fine.

    If you fancy a challenge try the new paste from Corsodyl. Lots of nice herbal ingredients, fluoride and is free of the foaming agent that is present in many pastes that can irritate the gums in some folk it's called sodium lauryl sulphate and it worth avoiding if you find you get irritation or ulceration after brushing.
    Corsodyl paste has a taste they describe as "unique" :D
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