Which Toothpaste is the best?
There are a number of therapeutic (prescribed) and cosmetic (over the counter) toothpastes available in the Indian market. While therapeutic toothpastes should never be used as a self-medication (i.e., without a Dentist’s prescription), it is beneficial to use any regular toothpaste that is also fluoridated if you are above 8 years of age. Fluoride, being a strong anti-caries agent, helps prevent tooth decay in older children and adults. It can be given to younger children provided the quantity applied to the tooth brush is pea-sized and brushing is supervised by parents to ensure that the child spits out all of the paste after brushing.
