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The toothpaste aisle can be a confusing place, with a huge variety of claims touted on product labels.

One thing to keep in mind is that the toothpaste contains sodium fluoride, which may not be suitable for everyone. Some users may also find the taste of the toothpaste to be too strong.

“Crest Gum Detoxify Deep Clean toothpaste contains stannous fluoride, which has a greater range of benefits compared to the more common sodium fluoride,” says Dr. Keith Bracy, DDS, in NYC.

“Water fluoridation and 1000 ppm fluoride toothpaste are essential to protect children’s teeth. Without this children are left at severe risk of preventable decay, especially those with ...