Macleans Whitening Toothpaste Tube, 100 ml

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For extra freshness, a gel-based toothpaste is your best bet but if you want to keep those cavities at bay, go for fluoride toothpaste. Not a fan of that tingling sensation you get after eating hot or cold food? Go for a sensitive toothpaste to curb those sharp sensations. Or if you want to get your teeth looking bright and white, we’ve even got whitening toothpaste to make them shine. And if you want something that can do a little bit of everything, a multi-benefit toothpaste will give you the best of all worlds.

There are now a significant number of products that market themselves on their eco, vegan or sustainable credentials. That being said, some of the fancier toothpastes do have some extra weapons up their sleeve. Fluoride https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/whitening-toothpaste/faq-20058411 Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) - a foaming detergent that dissolves dirt and grease. It can be quite harsh. A 2019 systematic review found that SLS-free toothpastes reduced the number and duration of mouth ulcers so if you suffer from these, you may want to choose a toothpaste without SLS. Alternatives include cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl glucoside and disodium cocoyl glutamate.Think about your needs. Many people – especially those who brush well – don’t need extra active ingredients apart from fluoride. If you have specific concerns around things such as whitening, sensitivity or enamel wear, see our ingredients guide (below) to understand the claims made about a particular toothpaste, and whether the evidence supports them. You can also buy vegan toothpastes which means they don't contain animal products, but are also cruelty free (have not been tested on animals). Some toothpastes advertise their natural ingredients such as coconut oil or charcoal, or the absence of palm oil. What to watch out for

Potassium nitrate is the desensitising ingredient found in Sensodyne Original - perhaps the most well-known toothpaste formulated for sensitive teeth. There’s good evidence that potassium nitrate builds up over time to desensitise nerves. However, the time taken to work is the downside – it can take up to two weeks to be effective. Stannous fluoride

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