Take the Toothpaste Quiz

With the seemingly endless variety of toothpaste products on the market, how do you know which type is best for you and your family to use? First, look for products that carry the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance – a symbol of a dental product’s safety and effectiveness. Second, take this quiz to boost your knowledge of toothpaste products.

True or false?

1. All toothpaste brands use the same ingredients.
2. All toothpastes are more effective after a professional dental cleaning.
3. All forms of toothpaste (gels, powders, pastes) are okay as long as the brand contains fluoride.
4. Children should use the same brand of toothpaste as adults.
5. Parents should be brushing their child’s teeth with toothpaste that contains fluoride when the child is two.
6. How you brush is more important than the toothpaste you use.

You can find the answers to this quiz here.