I hear whitening toothpaste destroys enamel. what toothpaste do you recommend and why? mouthwash recommended? bad breath from post-nasal drip/inhaler!

ADA Approved!: Whitening toothpastes can destroy enamel if overused since they are often too abrasive for your teeth. However, if you use a tube of whitening toothpaste here and there then you'll be fine. I always recommend antiseptic mouthwashes. Check for the ada seal of approval! the ada website (ada.Org) has a list of approved mouthwashes and toothpastes.

Simple is best!: In my practice i advise patients to only use the regular "cavity protection" tooth pastes since they only contain the items needed to clean and protect the teeth. It is my opinion that all the "extra" items and chemicals put in toothpastes and otc rinses are not necessarily good for us. Fluoride after brushing rinses are also a big plus to help reduce cavity possibilities.

Safe for enamel: Whitening toothpaste is safe for enamel. I recommend any toothpaste with flouride . There are many toothpastes available depending on your needs (teeth sensitivity, whitening, tartar control, etc..). Your dentist can help you decide what toothpaste is best for you. I recommend smart mouth mouthwash t control bad breath.

Safe: Toothpaste and mouthwashes containing Fluoride are recommended to aid the enamel more resistance to acid breakdown.

Multiple part questi: Tooth paste that contains aluminum oxide as its abrasive will remove enamel for as long as you brush. Other abrasives dull quickly and are safer to enamel. Tooth pastes approved by the ada are recommended in general. I do not recommend mouthwash. Cleaning in between teeth will diminish bad breath, as does tongue brushing.

Carifree: A toothpaste with a low coefficient number for abrasiveness is made from carifree. Baking soda is low on the scale. Otc products usually have a number between 2.0 and 3.5, which are generally more abrasive.