Best anti-cavity toothpaste?

[cilantromapuche]

What kind do y'all recommend?

[marymoo86]

Honestly - diet is going to be the biggest asset in keeping your teeth healthy.

I don't necessarily think one toothpaste is going to be miles above the other.

[essnce629]

Spry fluoride-free xylitol toothpaste. Our whole family switched to it 8 years ago and I haven't had a cavity since (I had 2 small ones before that as an adult using regular fluoride toothpaste). My children are 7 and 13 and neither have ever had a cavity.

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[mom2binsd]

I've used Aim for 15 years, it's. 99 a tube. No cavities for me ever. Same with my kids.

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[khalloc]

I dont think one toothpaste is going to matter over another. What matters most I think is genetics. I feel like some people just have bad teeth (more prone to cavities) My kids have not had a cavity and they probably brush just once a day. I gave up trying to get them to brush at night.

Also, diet is big. My kids dont drink much juice. Except a juice box at lunchtime when they are at school. I dont buy any special brand of toothpaste.

[petesgirl]

Spry fluoride-free xylitol toothpaste. Our whole family switched to it 8 years ago and I haven't had a cavity since (I had 2 small ones before that as an adult using regular fluoride toothpaste). My children are 7 and 13 and neither have ever had a cavity.

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This looks interesting. What flavor do you buy, that the kids like? My son won't do minty toothpaste yet.

I agree that genetics is huge--DH takes much better care of his teeth than I do of mine, and he has a cavity at least once a year. I'm pretty sure I eat more sugar too...

[stinkyfeet]

The ADA recommends using a fluoridated toothpaste.

I recently attended a lecture by my former pediatric dentistry professor who stated that using a flouridated toothpaste reduces cavities risk by 50%. He also mentioned that drinking fluoridated water decreases cavities risk by 50%.

I would use xylitol (gum, mints, toothpaste) in addition to using fluoridated toothpaste. I would not use xylitol to replace it.


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[Charlie]

This looks interesting. What flavor do you buy, that the kids like? My son won't do minty toothpaste yet.

I agree that genetics is huge--DH takes much better care of his teeth than I do of mine, and he has a cavity at least once a year. I'm pretty sure I eat more sugar too...

If your DS doesn't like mint, you could also try Tom's of MAine Silly Strawberry (they have with and without fluoride) - it's my kids' favorite.

[Charlie]

This looks interesting. What flavor do you buy, that the kids like? My son won't do minty toothpaste yet.

I agree that genetics is huge--DH takes much better care of his teeth than I do of mine, and he has a cavity at least once a year. I'm pretty sure I eat more sugar too...

If your DS doesn't like mint, you could also try Tom's of MAine Silly Strawberry (they have with and without fluoride) - it's my kids' favorite.

[Corie]

I dont think one toothpaste is going to matter over another. What matters most I think is genetics.

I completely agree!!