Parodontax Extra Fresh Toothpaste 3.4oz (Pack of 6)

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Parodontax Extra Fresh is a daily toothpaste that helps remove the plaque bacteria that can lead to bleeding gums—a sign of gingivitis. It leaves your whole mouth feeling clean while also keeping gums healthy, teeth strong, and breath fresh. Active ingredient Stannous fluoride 0.454% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion) Inactive ingredients glycerin, PEG-8, hydrated silica, pentasodium triphosphate, flavor, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, polyacrylic acid, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium saccharin

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By Daniel J. on November 30, -0001

Very effective in stopping bleeding gums. I bought more. 29 of 29 people found the above review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?


The key ingredient is Stannous Flouride
By D. Coral on November 30, -0001

Paradontax toothpaste contains stannous flouride rather than the more typical sodium flouride found in most cheap toothpastes. Stannous flouride is more effective at controlling gingivitis (inflammation of gum tissue) according to "The clinical effect of a stabilized stannous fluoride dentifrice on plaque formation, gingivitis and gingival bleeding: a six-month study" -- The Journal of Clinical Dentistry. Interestingly stannous flouride was in the original formulation of Crest toothpaste in the 1950s, but it was phased out because it tended to cause temporary staining. Stannous flouride re-emerged more recently with chemistry advances that add ingredients to stabilize the stannous flouride and help whiten teeth. It says on the box "this product is specially formulated to help prevent staining." I like the taste of the Clean Mint flavor. It's rather unique because it "warms up" in the mouth with a slight touch of cinnamon. It's hard to describe, but it has some kind of warming feeling rather than a cooling mint. I find it rather pleasant. However I'm not going to use this as my everyday toothpaste because it contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), a very common detergent found in most toothpastes. I am sensitive to SLS because it causes mouth irritation that makes it easier to get canker sores. I wish that manufacturers would stop using SLS, it's not really necessary (the main effect is just to make the toothpaste foamy). For everyday use I'm sticking with my favorite, CloSYS toothpaste which does not contain SLS. I'll use Paradontax occasionally to get the benefits of both. Here is the full ingredients list: Stannous flouride 0.454% (0.15% flouride ion), glycerin, PEG-8, hydrated silica, pentasodium triphosphate, flavor, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, polyacrylic acid, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium saccharin. 62 of 62 people found the above review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?


Pricey, doesn't "reverse the effects of gingivitis", promoted by play of words
By Eugene Tenenbaum Reluctant Reader on November 30, -0001

Parodontax Daily Fluoride and Antigingivitis Toothpaste (***½) contains stannous fluoride (tin[II] fluoride or SnF2), as the Crest Pro-Health and Oral-B Pro-Expert products, but is pricier than the former. Stannous fluoride makes tooth enamel more resistant to bacteria-generated acid attacks than sodium fluoride, and is more effective against dental caries and in controlling gingivitis (not gums). Thus, the Parodontax doesn't reverse anything, but only "aids in the prevention of dental cavities", as every toothpaste does while also claiming that "helps interfere with harmful effects of plaque associated with gingivitis" this one does as well. The claim that it "helps keep the seal between gums and teeth tight" is false, as the seal loosens/gaps appear due to dissolving bones under gums causing gums to lower where teeth are narrower, but it protects enamel and not bones. Claiming "to help control bleeding gums" is not truthful too, as it does not hold back, curb or restrain gums, but the enamel. The used phrase "bleeding gums" resembles meant "bleeding of gums" that the Parodontax doesn't control, but that crafty semantic trick adds confusion masking the inaccuracies. It also claims it "helps fight the cause of bleeding gums" ("...of gums") without stating by how much (alleged by Amazon 40 % is not on the box) that could be next to zero. The continuation "by removing significantly more plaque than a sodium monofluorophosphate" also encompasses next to zero, as 40 % more than next to zero (of the sodium) is still next to zero. Hardened dental plaque consists of calcium phosphate crystals (stone) and has to be chiseled out from the teeth no toothpaste can do. The supragingival (above the gums) biofilm (plaque) is inhabited by bacteria that feed mostly on carbohydrates. The bacteria cause inflammation resulting in bleeding due to brushing or flossing. The bacteria can be starved by rinsing mouth with water or eating whole low/no sugar fruit/vegetable (e.g. an apple, carrot, etc.; but not drinking juice) immediately after eating meals with carbs to remove loose food particles (see article: "Brushing or Rinsing After Meals?"). The supragingival biofilm can be reduced/prevented mechanically by brushing and flossing. The subgingival (under the gums) biofilm also can be reduced/prevented mechanically by brushing and flossing when shallow. Type of toothpaste is secondary in the process of removal, as it is mechanical. Namely, rinsing with water immediately after eating carbs reduces the chance of bleeding of gums/bad breath to next to nothing unless you breathe through the mouth causing the gum tissue to dry up and thus to become vulnerable to gingivitis (primary cause). Likewise, skin is kept moist by band-aid allowing it to heal itself. If the dryness is due to the stuffy nose, its nostril inside could be very thinly greased with a little bit of petroleum jelly on a finger at the time of brushing before going to sleep to keep the nostril tissue moist at night. Also, you could tell yourself repeatedly in bed "keep mouth closed" after closing the eyes to train to do so during sleep until you start waking up with the moist mouth. Sleeping on the back and close to flat or using nasal strips might help. Otherwise, consult a physician. In short, when bleeding of gums the kind of toothpaste is secondary to: (1) remedying mouth dryness (primary cause) and (2) rinsing. Or, when always your gums are moist and you rinse after eating, your chances of cavities or gingivitis are slim to none even while not brushing much. 184 of 184 people found the above review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?


Where has this been all my life?
By A Customer on November 30, -0001

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. I recently started using this (2 weeks in the use) and I have already seen a huge difference on my gums and teeth. My gums look healthy and my teeth are clean and even whiter!!. I will keep on using this. I most definitely recommended to anyone trying to bring their gums back to life. 7 of 7 people found the above review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?


VERY PLEASED WITH RESULTS
By Babs77 on November 30, -0001

Got this for my mom. Her gums were bleeding when she brushed, which is not typical for her. The bleeding has stopped! I will buy again. 6 of 6 people found the above review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?


Great Product
By Erin Gersey on November 30, -0001

Great product; good flavor, and not to strong but your mouth feels really clean after. 6 of 6 people found the above review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?


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