at Dental Associates of Corona, and you may find that you learn some new information that can help you undo some of that sugar-binging damage.
Questions
Q1. True or false – There are regulations for truth in advertising that toothpaste companies must adhere to.
Q2. True or false – Toothpaste should not be abrasive at all, or it will damage your teeth.
Q3. True or false – There is a toothpaste abrasiveness scale.
Answers
A1. TRUE – Does your favorite toothpaste promise to , or relieve tooth sensitivity? There are advertising regulations in place to make sure that these claims are based in truth.
A2. FALSE – There needs to be a balance in abrasiveness when choosing a toothpaste. Cleaning particles are necessary to get your teeth clean. However, if a toothpaste is too abrasive it can actually harm the enamel that is designed to protect you from cavities.
A3. TRUE – Toothpaste must undergo tests to measure abrasiveness by RDA (radioactive dentin abrasion) value. The scale can be anywhere between 30 to over 250. The complex testing process involves brushing radioactively treated samples of dentin and then measuring the RDA value. The higher the value, the more abrasive the toothpaste being tested is. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends a toothpaste have no higher of an RDA value than 250.
Dental checkups from Corona Dentists
For more information about tooth sensitivity, or choosing the best oral homecare products for your mouth’s needs, contact our Corona dental office. You can schedule a consultation by calling (951) 273-9580. We serve patients in the 92879 area and surrounding communities.
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