Key Ingredients to Look for in Toothpaste for Smokers When choosing a toothpaste for smokers, look for key ingredients such as hydroxyapatite, fluoride, whitening agents, tartar control, and flavor for lasting freshness
Bath (UK): University of Bath, Tobacco Tactics
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For a non-whitening option, general dentist Alice Hoang, D.M.D., also recommends the Repair and Protect paste, saying: "It's gentle on teeth and keeps enamel healthy." REVIEWERS SAID: A GH editor and her entire family use Sensodyne: "It's great if you already have sensitive teeth and gums but don't want to slack on the whitening." Online reviewers share their results, writing: "After multiple uses, I noticed that my teeth have less sensitivity to cold drinks." Pros ADA-approved formula Whitens and relieves sensitivity Zinc citrate helps soothe inflammation Cons May take longer to experience results Doing double duty on sensitive teeth and gums, this ADA-approved Crest toothpaste garners praise for its sensitivity relief
Abbreviations COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ROS: Reactive oxygen species DAMPs: Damage-associated molecular patterns RAGE: Receptor for advanced glycation end products TLRs: Toll-like receptors MAPK: Mitogen-activated protein kinase NF-kB: Nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells MMPs: Matrix metalloproteinases LDL: Low-density lipoprotein NO: Nitric oxide WHO: World Health Organization SES: Socioeconomic status LGBTQ+: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and others NRT: Nicotine replacement therapy ENDS: Electronic nicotine delivery systems HTPs: Heated tobacco products PG: Propylene glycol VG: Vegetable glycerin PAHs: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons FEV1: Forced expiratory volume in 1 s FVC: Forced vital capacity CT: Computed tomography ARDS: Acute respiratory distress syndrome References Addissouky TA (2019) Detecting liver fibrosis by recent reliable biomarkers in viral hepatitis patients
