Saturday, July 12, 2014

The Best Toothpastes: Did Yours Make the Top of the List ?

Real Simple, October 24,2010

Brush up on what you brush with.  Of 44 tubes tested, these squeezed out the others:


 



Best Foam : Aquafresh Iso-Active Whitening Fresh Impact
This gel's plentiful bubbles forth up when they hit your tongue  & penetrate deep between your teeth, leaving behind a deep scrubbed feel



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Best Innovation : Arm & Hammer Whitening Booster Plus With Enamel Strengthening
If you already have a toothpaste that you love, top it, with this liquid- calcium -concentrate  It lightens stains & can help fill in tiny cracks.
                                                    
 
 Best Overall : Colgate Total Enamel Strength Toothpaste
This gel-paste hybrid keeps your mouth feeling clean & fights germs for 12 hours. Plus, it protects enamel from acids found in foods & drinks.
 
 
 
 
Pro's Healing Pick :Tom's of Maine Clean & Gentle Care
It has been shown to soothe bitten cheeks, sore gums, and even an achy throat with licorice root!
 
 
 
 
Best Botanical : Burt's Bees Fluoride-Free Natural Whitening Toothpaste
This herbal wonder fights plaque with cranberry extracts, polishes with silica & it contains no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners.
 
 
Best Whitening : Luster White 7 Toothpaste
With- you guessed it-seven polishing agents, including bamboo, silica, & peroxide, this stain blaster can brighten teeth in one week.  Testers loved this mild, sweet flavor too.
 
 
Best for Sensitive Teeth : Crest Pro-Health Sensitive Shield
 
It forms an imperceptible barrier around teeth to claim delicate nerves that are agitated by pain triggers, like hot and cold drinks.
 
 
Best On-The-Go : Supersmile Quickee No-Rinse Paste
Squirt a dollop of this no-rinse paste onto your tongue over your teeth to fade stains with calcium peroxide & freshen breath in an instant