Are Chewable Toothpaste Tabs Reliable?

The new trending personal care product that everyone is talking about is chewable toothpaste tabs. These tiny little tablets claim to be able to clean your teeth just as good as regular toothpaste that comes in a tube, but do they?

What are Chewable Toothpaste Tablets?

Before we can talk about whether or not chewable toothpaste tablets are reliable, we need to talk about how they work.

Chewable toothpaste tablets are tiny little circular discs, which look like breath mints, which contain all natural ingredients that are designed to keep your teeth clean by removing plaque. They also contain essential oils which can help to freshen your breath.

As the name suggests, when you are ready to use the chewable toothpaste tablets you pop them into your mouth. Once in your mouth, you will use your teeth, usually your larger and stronger back molars, to crush the tablet. The ingredients in the tablet will mix with your saliva and create an all-natural toothpaste which can be used to clean your teeth.

Are Chewable Toothpaste Tablets Reliable?

Chewable toothpaste tablets may sound like a great alternative to using regular toothpaste, but they aren’t as reliable. The toothpaste that is created is difficult to evenly distribute to all your teeth. This means some teeth won’t get as clean as others. If the teeth are not properly cleaned, plaque and bacteria will build up on the teeth.

Chewable Toothpaste Tablets are Great for Travelers and Brushing Your Teeth on the Go

Dentists recommend brushing your teeth after every meal which is often difficult to do. Brushing after every meal is difficult because many people don’t want to carry around a tube of toothpaste which can get really messy. That is why chewable toothpaste tablets were invented.

Chewable toothpaste tablets are great for people who want to brush their teeth after every meal. The small tablets are easy to carry and won’t get messy. After you complete your meal, you can quickly excuse yourself to the bathroom and quickly brush your teeth.

Travelers who are trying to get through airport security can also benefit from chewable toothpaste tablets. Since the tablets are round circular discs, they don’t require special packaging or need to be removed when going through security checkpoints.

Chewable Toothpaste Tablets Don’t Contain Fluoride

Most of the chewable toothpaste tablets that are available do not contain any fluoride. It is recommended that people use toothpaste with fluoride as it can help prevent tooth decay and strengthen enamel. If your dentist told you to use fluoride toothpaste, you will not want to use chewable toothpaste tablets regularly. You will want to use them only when you don’t have access to regular fluoride toothpaste.

Even though dentists recommend using toothpaste with fluoride, some individuals are either allergic to fluoride or have concerns about how it impacts their health. These individuals use fluoride-free toothpaste regularly so a chewable toothpaste tablet may be a good option for them.

The Final Verdict – Should You Use Chewable Toothpaste Tablets?

Based on the information provided, we recommend only using chewable toothpaste tablets when you have no other access to traditional fluoride or fluoride-free toothpaste. The unreliable distribute of the chewable toothpaste tablets means you won’t be able to get your teeth as clean as possible.

However, if you have no access to traditional toothpaste, such as when you are out to dinner or traveling, using chewable toothpaste tablets is better than not brushing your teeth at all or just brushing your teeth with water.

If you do decide to try chewable toothpaste tablets, it will take some time getting used to using them. They are not the easiest products to use and some people find it difficult to crush the tablet and get the toothpaste to form.

Have questions about chewable toothpaste tablets? Feel free to ask our dentist during your next appointment for a professional cleaning and examination. Our dental staff will gladly answer any questions you may have able chewable toothpaste tablets.

Need to schedule an appointment? Call our office to schedule an appointment. We can schedule you for a routine examination and professional cleaning.