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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Daily Mail - Toothpaste alone does not prevent dental erosion

Toothpaste alone does not prevent dental erosion: Study reveals popular brands like Colgate or Sensodyne fail to stop enamel loss, so how does your favourite rank?

  • Enamel loss still occurs after brushing with nine toothpastes available in Europe
  • Blend-a-Med Pro Expert and Regenerate were found to be the least effective
  • Sensodyne Pronamel and Elmex Erosion Protection are as effective as saliva
  • Researchers believe brushing must be combined with a healthy lifestyle
  • Dental erosion occurs when the build up of acid breaks down teeth's hard tissue 
Toothpaste alone does not prevent dental erosion, new research suggests.
After analysing nine fluoridated toothpastes that are available throughout Europe, including Colgate Caries Protection and Sensodyne Rapid Relief, Swiss researchers found enamel loss still occurs to some extent despite regular brushing.
Although none of the toothpastes studied prevent dental erosion, Blend-a-Med Pro Expert and Regenerate were found to be the least effective, while Sensodyne Pronamel and Elmex Erosion Protection are no better than saliva.
The researchers believe toothpastes should be used as part of an oral-care regimen alongside dentists' advice and healthy lifestyles.
Dental erosion occurs when hard tissue is lost due to acidic break down combined with abrasive brushing or tongue movements.
Continuous erosion can expose the underlying dentine, which causes people to suffer sensitivity and pain. .....

Too much sugar - treat the cause not the effect. 

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