At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we have been providing excellent dental care for patients in Alaska since 1997.
One of the vital habits for maintaining good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. With a wide variety of toothpaste available, we recommend using one with fluoride and ensuring it has the ADA seal. This seal ensures that the toothpaste has been tested, the claims are met, and the ingredients are correct.
It’s important to note that just because a toothpaste claims to have a ‘whitener,’ it doesn’t necessarily mean it contains fluoride.
Toothpaste as we know it has only been around since the late 1800s, with fluoride added in 1914. However, evidence of toothpaste or dental cream dates back as far as 3000-5000 BC. Ancient Egyptians created an early form of toothpaste by pulverizing oxen hooves, eggshells, pumice, myrrh, and water. The Greeks and Romans later added crushed bones and bark to the mix, although the taste was likely difficult to tolerate. Meanwhile, people in China and India improved their toothpaste by adding flavorings like Ginseng and herbal mints, making it more palatable.
With the variety of toothpaste available today, there’s no excuse for not brushing daily.
The experienced staff at Alaska Premier Dental Group is committed to helping all Alaska smiles be whiter and brighter. Contact us today with any questions about tooth whitening, invisible braces, or cosmetic dentistry. We provide a range of services, including cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, and family dentistry.
Contact Alaska Premier Dental Group:
907-337-0404
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
6611 DeBarr Rd, Ste 100 and 200
Anchorage, Alaska
99504
