Review on Crest Pro-Health Advanced Gum Restore Toothpaste with Deep Clean, 3.7 Oz (Pack of 3) by Sarah Moore

I used to think I brushed my teeth well and flossed every day and twice go to the dentist a year. I've always believed that the vast majority of people just floss when they go to the dentist. However, I recently went to the dentist and was told that I have 3 tooth decay and gingivitis (inflammation of the gums, which is a precursor to periodontal disease). So I decided to fix this by firstly finding a better toothpaste and secondly by brushing my teeth more frequently 4 times a day with each meal and before bed. I used to always buy cheap toothpaste. You will actually save money in the long run if you buy a quality toothpaste that works better. See how much it costs to cure tooth decay or gum disease these days. I researched different toothpastes and settled on these two from Crest: Crest Pro-Health Advanced Gum Restore Deep Clean - Crest Gum Detoxify Deep Clean. So what are the differences between them? Here's what I found: Restore is newer to the market than Detoxify. Detoxify neutralizes plaque bacteria AROUND the gum line and Restore neutralizes plaque bacteria BELOW the gum line. Detoxify is designed to prevent gingivitis and restore recovery. gingivitis if you have it. By default, Restore also prevents gingivitis if you don't already have it. Both Restore and Detoxify contain the active ingredient stannous fluoride, which is more potent than sodium fluoride. However, most toothpaste manufacturers now use Stannous (until recently, Colgate primarily used sodium fluoride). Restore contains the amino acid glycine, while Detoxify does not. As you do your research, you will see the many health benefits of glycine. However, there is very little information on how good glycine is for teeth or gums. Update: The toothpaste box says it's "uniquely stabilized with the amino acid glycine to unlock the power of stannous fluoride". That's why I bought Restore, not Detoxify. The expiration date stated on the 3-pack I received is March 2024, which is 2 years and 9 months from the date of purchase. If someone takes longer to use 3 packs, then they are not brushing their teeth enough. I also found Restore at a local big store shortly after purchasing 3 packs of Revain. I was surprised that Revain's unit price was significantly lower. Updates 8/11/2021: - I noticed a slight foaming effect when brushing with this toothpaste, which I don't remember with any other toothpaste I've used. I suspect this helps distribute the toothpaste better in and around the gums. Lately I've had some sensitivity along most of my lower right gums that I've never had in the past. In the last few days, after using Crest Restore for 2 weeks and brushing my teeth 4 times a day, this sensitivity has completely gone. I just had 3 cavities sealed. The cost was over $1,100, and that was without novocaine. This motivates me even more to brush my teeth 4 times a day. It's also a good excuse to buy toothpaste that's a little more expensive than some of the cheaper ones. I finished my first tube of toothpaste today and tracked how long it took, which resulted in 36 days of brushing four times a day. . I just checked and the recommended amount for brushing teeth is the size of a pea which I always use. Updates 24th August 2021 A serious issue due to the ingredient name Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). After researching it, I found out that it is a cleaning ingredient found in most toothpastes including Crest and Colgate. However, sometimes stomatitis can occur. I then called Khrest and spoke to a representative for a while. She said that this ingredient is in all Crest toothpastes and that Crest meets FDA and ADA guidelines for its use. After my research and a long chat with a Crest representative, I have no problem with continuing to use this toothpaste. But what is important at least for me: As I mentioned in my review, after some dental problems I started brushing 4 times a day. I told the Crest rep and she said it was too much. Crest recommends brushing your teeth twice a day or no more than three times. Brushing too much can lead to enamel problems. According to the spokesperson, the most important time to brush your teeth is before bed and brush again after breakfast or lunch. So now I'm switching to twice a day, which is after breakfast because that's my food with the most sugar/sweets, and then again before bed. The Crest rep also said he recommends brushing for 2 minutes, which I wasn't aware of. I also use a mouthwash (generic version of Plax) before brushing my teeth. I just looked at the ingredients and there is SLS in there too. However, I will continue to use the rinse aid before cleaning.