Once upon a time, toothpaste just tasted like...toothpaste.
For many years, the only flavour choices were mint, and perhaps peppermint or spearmint.
Types of Flavoured Toothpaste
Though mint flavoured toothpaste remains popular, these days, toothpastes also come in spicy flavours such as fennel or cinnamon-clove, or even in fruit flavours such as apricot or peach.
Flavoured toothpaste for kids is usually of the non-mint variety and can include toothpaste flavours such as bubblegum, strawberry, fruit burst.
If your child is less than enthusiastic about oral care because he or she doesn’t like standard toothpaste flavours, consider fun flavours made for kids. Most come in child-friendly packages and have milder flavours than standard toothpaste.
The key goal is to develop good oral care habits by making twice-daily brushing and daily flossing more fun for kids.
If you’re interested in trying a new flavour or type of toothpaste, but don’t want to commit to a whole tube in case you don’t like it, ask your dentist for a free flavoured toothpaste sample. Or check online for coupons so you can try different types at a discount. Also, travel sized toothpaste is available for purchase at most discount department stores or pharmacies.
Whether you prefer a trendy flavoured toothpaste or the tried-and-true mint-flavoured toothpaste, it’s important to stick to a complete oral care routine of brushing twice and flossing once daily.