The Perfect Toothpaste

Being pregnant has made me become very picky about choosing the perfect toothpaste, as the tastes of most toothpastes make me want to vomit, and that I need something to help relieve my swollen and bleeding gums. Fortunately, I have found the one and only toothpaste for me, although it is slightly hard to get hold of.

Let's have a look at the toothpastes I now have in my household:

1) Propolis Toothpaste by Atomy

Active Properties: Sodium Monofluorophosphate 0.16%, Sodium Fluoride 0.1%
Taste: Slightly minty
Pros: Has a slightly sweet taste; leaves the mouth feeling fresh after brushing; helps relieve sore and swollen gums; helps reduce gum bleeding; reduces mouth ulcers; anti-bacterial; does not make me vomit
Cons: Supermarkets don't sell this toothpaste so I need to order it online
Rating: 9/10

2) Propolis Toothpaste (liquorice mint) by Comvita

Taste: Peppermint
Pros: Uses 100% natural ingredients, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) free
Cons: Hate the taste and it makes me want to vomit instantly; very expensive; doesn't relieve sore and swollen gums
Rating: 3/10

3) Original Double Action Mint Toothpaste by Darlie

This is the toothpaste that hubby loves using, and he refuses to change to other brands or flavours of the same brand.
Taste: Strong Mint
Pros: Very foamy; leaves the mouth feeling very fresh; whitens teeth; purchasable from any supermarket or pharmacy in Hong Kong
Cons: Does not help relieve sore gums etc.
Rating: 8/10

4) Salz Fresh Toothpaste by Lion

Taste: Spearmint
Pros: Contains purified salt and Q10 to help relieve sore and swollen gums
Cons: Does not whiten teeth; only purchasable at some supermarkets
Rating: 8/10
The first version of this toothpaste had a salty taste, but now it has been covered with a fresh mint taste which is more easily acceptable.

5) Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste by Colgate

Taste: Minty
Pros: Can be used as an "instant relief" to the sensitive tooth
Cons: Not very effective in helping relieve sensitive and sore gums
Rating: 5/10

6) Bubble Fruit Toothpaste for Kids by Colgate

Taste: Bubblegum flavour
Pros: Yummy taste that really does imitate the taste of bubblegum
Cons: Not very foamy; perhaps suitable for kids, but it didn't really clean very well
Rating: 6/10
I purchased this as I felt really nauseas while brushing my teeth earlier on in my pregnancy, and sweet flavoured toothpastes help with this issue.

7) Strawberry Toothpaste for Kids by Darlie

Taste: Strawberry
Pros: Strawberry flavoured taste
Cons: Not very foamy; perhaps suitable for kids, but it didn't really clean very well
Rating: 5/10
I purchased this as I felt really nauseas while brushing my teeth earlier on in my pregnancy, and sweet flavoured toothpastes help with this issue.


Conclusion: My top pick in toothpastes must be the Propolis Toothpaste by Atomy!! It is the only toothpaste that I use now, and I have also recommended it to many of my friends and relatives, and they all love it too!!!

Thank you for reading, and if you have any questions, please comment below!!

Have a nice day!!