What Is The Best Toothpaste For Composite Bonding?

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Composite bonding requires special oral care to help your new smile stay vibrant for as long as possible. This means being considerate of the toothpaste you are using.

The experts at Yorkshire Dental Suite have created the ultimate top five ranking of toothpastes that will help to maintain the brightness and uniformity of your bonding.

Why your toothpaste matters after composite bonding

The wrong type of toothpaste can scratch and roughen your composite bonding, or even cause it to dull. We recommend choosing a formula that has low abrasiveness to stop this from happening. Remember to choose a product with fluoride too, as this helps to prevent tooth decay.

So what is the worst toothpaste for composite bonding? Avoid whitening formulations and ingredients like charcoal. Composite bonding is non-porous, meaning that a whitening toothpaste is completely ineffective as it cannot penetrate the tooth.

If your teeth bonding is starting to stain and discolour, book an appointment with your dentist to discuss your options. They will either be able to polish the existing bonding, or replace it completely.

What is the best toothpaste for composite bonding?

When identifying the five best toothpastes for composite bonding, there were two key factors we took into consideration – the abrasiveness of the formula and how much fluoride is included (1,350 – 1,500 ppm is the recommend amount for adults in the UK). After careful analysis, these are our top picks:

1. Sensodyne Pronamel Daily Protection Toothpaste (non-whitening version)
2. Colgate Total Active Prevention Original Toothpaste
3. Sensodyne Daily Care Original Sensitive Teeth Toothpaste
4. elmex Caries Protection
5. HiSmile Everyday SmileCare

Can you floss with composite bonding?

Yes. It is a vital step in your oral health care routine that shouldn’t be ignored, as it stops food particles and bacteria from getting stuck, while also preventing your bonding from becoming discoloured. Use a water flosser or interdental brush instead of string floss, as the latter can accidentally chip the resin.

How to clean composite bonding at home

Now we have determined what toothpaste for composite bonding is the most suitable, let’s discuss how to actually brush your teeth.

The toothbrush (and how you use it) is equally as important as the toothpaste. Harsh bristles and aggressive scrubbing may cause unnecessary wear and damage to your bonding. Instead, opt for a soft-bristled toothbrush instead and gentle hand.

1. Start by carefully flossing your teeth
2. Squeeze a pea-sized amount of toothpaste onto the head of your toothbrush
3. Start to gently brush your teeth using short, circular movements. Make sure your toothbrush is at a 45 degree angle
4. Repeat these movements across the entire mouth, paying attention to the gumline around the bonded teeth
5. Brush your tongue
6. After two minutes, spit out any excess toothpaste.

Do not rinse your mouth with water after brushing – this is a common mistake patients make. This will dilute the protective benefits of any fluoride left lingering on the teeth.

Conclusion:

Composite bonding is one of the quickest ways to straighten and whiten your teeth. It is painless, takes just hours to complete and lasts up to eight years with care – find out more by booking a consultation with Yorkshire Dental Suite today.