Beautiful and snow-white teeth are the calling card of any successful person. We are told this repeatedly in television advertisements. Of course, there is some truth here, since unkempt teeth with unattractive plaque and other visual defects can disgust even the richest and most charming person. But achieving aesthetic beauty is only half the story. The main task is to make teeth healthy. And Elmex toothpaste will help you with this. What is she? What effect does it achieve? And how effective is it?
Briefly about the main thing: general information about the manufacturer
Elmex is a recognized trademark developed by the famous Swiss concern GABA Production GmbH. For those who don’t know, this manufacturer has been operating in the market of hygiene products and toothpastes since mid-1962. He is the owner of two other brands: Meridol and Colgate, and also produces mouth rinses, floss, toothbrushes and pastes.
Thanks to the high quality of products, a competent marketing approach and innovative production technologies, Elmex toothpaste received the first positive reviews, and the GABA group of companies became widely known among professional dentists and ordinary citizens in different countries of the world. What kind of paste is this? And is she really as good as they say she is?
Reviews
In Ufa, there is little fluoride in the water, and the dentist advised me to buy fluoridated pastes for my child. We bought Colgate Elmex Junior, and after two months of use we noticed that tooth enamel became whiter. Six months later we went to the doctor, and he found no caries! Previously, there were always holes, only they had time to put fillings. So the product is good, I recommend it to everyone.
Lydia, Ufa
Colgate Elmex children's toothpaste came to us by accident; a sample came with a brush with a dragon, which my grandson really liked. The paste itself is not bad: it cleans well and is tasty. But our doctor said that it is undesirable to use it often because of the F in the composition. In our region there is already a lot of it in the water, and therefore in the food that we cook with it.
Mikhail Ignatievich, Krasnogorsk
What is pasta?
The paste packaging is a small tube of soft plastic weighing 75 ml. It does not have an overly colorful design or elaborate inscriptions that attract attention. On the contrary, it has a standard appearance for pastes with a predominant white color, red inserts and red-blue inscriptions. On the outside of the tube you can see an image of a tooth. The pasta is covered on top with a neat cardboard package.
Elmex toothpaste is closed with a wide and thick lid, tightened strictly according to the thread. When the tube is opened and after squeezing out, a thick white paste of uniform consistency appears.
It does not contain any inclusions and has a faint and pleasant mint smell. Thanks to its lightness and unobtrusiveness, it easily refreshes the oral cavity, creating, as many users say, a slight chill. In a word, it looks quite ordinary outside and inside, smells nice and does not change the shape of its tube for a long time when used.
Quality control of Elmex brand products
As already mentioned, brands belonging to the GABA concern, including Elmex, have been successfully sold on the world market for many years. This success is due to scientific development and the fact that all products are carefully controlled in terms of quality.
The following activities are being carried out: certification of all hygiene products; conducting regular expert assessments; periodic clinical studies .
Toothpastes and rinses under the Elmex brand are the result of complex work of various specialized specialists, including:
- dentists;
- chemists;
- technologists;
- hygienists;
- consultants for the development of quality oral care products.
The company constantly uses innovations in production. Requirements for the quality of the line of oral care and hygiene products are changing; for this purpose, new products are appearing, and old ones are being improved. Thanks to such implementations, the manufacturer is able to withstand strong competition with others and stay afloat for such a long time.
Elmex toothpaste: composition
They say that you will not find any harmful substances in this paste. But is this really so? Let's take a closer look at the components of the product. So, the paste contains the following ingredients:
- water;
- silicic acid (it is responsible for gentle polishing of teeth);
- sorbitol and glycerin (helps retain moisture);
- thickener and stabilizer;
- aminofluoride (serves to strengthen tooth enamel);
- flavorings;
- fluorine;
- cosmetic dye and others.
As you can see, Elmex toothpaste does not contain anything harmful in its composition, for example, it does not contain sodium lauryl sulfate (responsible for foaming), sodium laureth sulfate (creates the illusion of thickness and concentration of the substance) or the antimicrobial component chlorhexidine, which destroys normal microflora in the oral cavity .
Elmex Kariesschuts Zahnspulung for rinsing
This product is a mouthwash.
It is used after brushing your teeth. It is needed so that the organic fluoride can penetrate into hard-to-reach places for the brush and is excellent in cases where dental hygiene is very problematic. For example, during straightening or when brushing your teeth is impossible for one reason or another. This liquid helps slow down the development of the bacterial layer, and you can keep your breath fresh for as long as possible. This product also protects against caries.
The rinse aid does not contain dyes or alcohol components. It is used during the day or after brushing your teeth. How to use the rinse aid:
- Hold the bottle tightly, remove the cap and press down on the bottle until the neck is full for an accurate dosage (for rinsing - 10 ml).
- Rinse your mouth for half a minute, then spit out the contents.
- The liquid should not be swallowed.
- Do not rinse your mouth with water immediately after rinsing.
What types of pastes are there?
Elmex toothpaste (mostly positive reviews can be heard about it) comes in the following categories:
- from the “Sensitive” series - Elmex sensitive (designed for sensitive gums and teeth);
- from the “Anticaries” series - Elmex anti-caries (paste with protection against carious formations);
- from the Elmex junior children's series.
It is noteworthy that Sensitive pastes contain a special protective complex Pro-Argin. It is this that makes it possible to protect teeth from unpleasant sensations and reduces the reaction to cold, hot, sour or sweet. It also contains other protective substances that can act directly on nerve endings and reduce the pain threshold. In addition, this paste does an excellent job of removing plaque and removing unattractive tobacco or alcohol coatings on teeth.
Analogs
All children's and teenage toothpastes are divided into 2 main groups. Some contain calcium, but no fluorine - due to calcium, teeth are strengthened, but the lack of fluoride makes them more vulnerable to carious lesions.
Fluoride-containing pastes have a powerful anti-caries effect, but are not recommended for use in regions with highly fluoridated tap water. They are also bought with caution for small children, as they may swallow the paste instead of spitting it out.
Analogs of Colgate Elmex are available in the line of products from:
- Lacalut;
- President;
- Rocs.
Anti-caries toothpastes
Another Elmex toothpaste deserves special attention - “Protection against caries”, or “Anticaries”. Its composition, as a rule, includes the above-mentioned amino fluorides. On the one hand, they create an invisible protective barrier and prevent caries from developing, and on the other hand, they quickly penetrate the enamel, strengthen it and almost completely restore the mineralization of teeth. Moreover, it is this protective complex that fights so-called parietal or lateral caries and reduces the sensitivity of dentin, restoring tooth enamel over time.
Fluoride: a questionable component or protector against caries
The main advantage of Colgate Elmex baby toothpaste is the presence of amino fluoride in the composition. This substance strengthens the thin enamel of baby teeth better than other fluorides and has the most pronounced anti-carious effect.
Fluorine molecules are released from amino fluoride much faster than from sodium fluoride and monofluorophosphate. This is important because children spend little time brushing their teeth. The amino fluoride content in Elmex children's paste meets international standards and is 500 ppm.
Fluorine in Colgate Elmex Junior paste is represented by sodium monofluorophosphate. This component is less expensive than amino fluoride, but more valuable than sodium fluoride. Children over 6 years old already acquire the habit of brushing their teeth regularly for the prescribed 2 to 3 minutes. Therefore, despite the slow release from the monofluorophosphate compound, fluoride ions have time to have a positive effect on tooth enamel.
Pastes from the children's series
As for children's toothpastes, they also come in several types. In particular, oral care products have age restrictions. For example, some Elmex pastes can be used by children from birth to the age of six.
The next group of pastes is suitable for children from 6 to 12 years old. According to the manufacturers, all these products do not contain preservatives or other harmful substances, and therefore are not dangerous if swallowed. This is what Elmex toothpastes are like. It is difficult to say whether these products are counterfeit. Since in our time, almost all foreign-made drugs and goods can be counterfeited. Therefore, in order to avoid misunderstandings and waste of money, it is recommended to order and buy pasta only from trusted suppliers and sellers.
Instructions for use
Children under two years old have their teeth brushed by their parents. From the moment the first tooth erupts, the number of brushings is 1 time per day. Starting from the age of two, the hygiene procedure is carried out in the morning and evening.
Elmex Junior is used in the same way as any toothpaste for adults: applying a small amount of product (the size of a pea) to the brush, you need to brush your teeth for 2 - 3 minutes. Then rinse your mouth with water several times. The frequency of procedures is twice a day.
On a note!
If the paste is used in very young children, parents need to monitor the process and make sure that the child does not swallow it.
What reviews can you hear about the pasta?
Most reviews about Elmex paste are positive. For example, almost all users who managed to purchase the product like its quality and the long-lasting effect it has. So, some of them talk about a pleasant mint taste that can last for quite a long time. Others talk about the positive effects of the paste on their teeth, talking about reducing carious deposits and reducing the fragility of the enamel surface. Still others like a small amount of paste. According to them, one tube lasts a long time.
What does the paste itself look like?
The packaging is presented in a small tube weighing 75 ml. Its design is simple and does not have bright inscriptions or pictures that attract our attention. The predominant color in the color scheme is white. There are also red inserts and blue-red inscriptions. There is an image of a tooth on the outside of the package. The paste is wrapped in cardboard packaging on top. The tamper-proof feature is a plastic gear that effectively prevents air from entering. Russian brands have regular foil as protection.
Where to buy and price
You can buy products of this brand in a pharmacy, online pharmacy, or by ordering online through the official website store. Original products from Europe are priced significantly higher. At the same time, it provides effective care, has a difference in taste and consistency, and does not lead to bleeding.
If we talk about the cost, a tube of Elmex toothpaste varies between 200-900 rubles, the gel costs about 1000 rubles. The price of rinses is 350-500 rubles, dental floss is about 400 rubles. It is much more profitable to purchase Elmex sets. The composition may include: a brush, paste for adults, children or rinse aid.
