Don’t Let The Toothpaste Run Out





It may seem easy to put toothpaste on the list for the next time you go to the store but before you know it weeks have gone by and your little ones have not brushed their teeth because it’s the one item you keep forgetting. Stock up on extra when you go to the store and there is a sale.

Dr. Cameron Fuller says, “Brushing their teeth is the single most important task, next to flossing, for their smile.” Because brushing with a little toothpaste helps to remove food from their mouth, teeth, and tongue. While bacteria is already present in their mouth, without toothpaste, it becomes a wide spread problem that can cause permanent damage to their smile.

Toothpaste contains multiple good agents that not only remove food from the teeth but help to whiten, strengthen, and keep your child’s smile as healthy as possible. Brushing with water or without toothpaste will still remove the food from their teeth, but does not strengthen the enamel or protect against bacteria.

Also, by purchasing toothpaste when it is on sale you can ensure your little ones never run out. For more information on Toothpaste & other dental questions contact Dr.Fuller & his team today!

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