常見的牙膏的種類 Types of toothpaste:
1 . 預防蛀牙牙膏﹕有效成份包含氟化物，例如氟化鈉 (Sodium Fluoride)、單氟磷酸鹽 (Monofluorophosphate) 或氟化亞錫 (Stannous Fluoride)。氟化物能有效防止蛀牙。
Anti-decay toothpaste: contains Fluoride compounds, e.g., Sodium Fluoride, Stannous Fluoride, or Monofluorophosphate. Fluoride can prevent tooth decay.
2. 防敏感牙膏﹕不同品牌所含的有效成份可以分別很大，例如硝酸鉀 (Potassium Nitrate) 或精胺酸 (Arginine)。由不同原因引致的牙齒敏感須要選用不同的防敏感牙膏，因此使用前請先咨詢我們邁雋牙科的醫生。
Desensitizing toothpaste: common brands have different active ingredients, such as Potassium Nitrate or Arginine. The choice of desensitizing tooth paste depends on the cause of tooth sensitivity. Therefore, please consult our dentists in MIAH Dental Care for more details.
3. 美白功效牙膏﹕部份美白牙膏用微小而粗糙的顆粒磨走牙齒表面的牙漬和色斑。長期使用美白牙膏的風險仍然未明，因此使用前請先咨詢我們邁雋牙科的醫生。
Whitening toothpaste: some brands may contain coarse tiny particles which function by abrading the stains and color on the tooth surfaces. The risks and benefits of long-term use of whitening toothpaste is still unknown. Please consult our dentists in MIAH Dental Care before using this type of toothpaste.
每次刷牙的牙膏份量﹕一顆青豆的大小已足夠。
Amount of toothpaste need for tooth brushing: A pea-sized blob is adequate.