Oral-B Pro-Expert Stages Toothpaste (For Children)
Key Features and Benefits:
- Specifically
designed for children: The "Stages" in the name often
indicates products tailored for different age ranges of children.
- Cavity
protection: Contains fluoride to help protect against tooth decay and
strengthen enamel.
- Gentle
cleaning: Formulated to be gentle on children's teeth and gums.
- Pleasant
flavor: Often features flavors that appeal to children to encourage
brushing. Examples include Berry Bubble and Fruit Burst.
- Fun
packaging: May feature popular characters (like Disney's Frozen,
Mickey & Minnie, or Star Wars) to make brushing more engaging for
kids.
- Plaque
protection: Helps to remove plaque, which can lead to cavities and gum
problems.
- Sugar-free:
Typically formulated without sugar.
- May
have a specially designed nozzle: Some versions, like the Mickey &
Minnie one, have a nozzle that squeezes out fun shapes.
- Part
of a system: Often designed to be used with Oral-B Stages toothbrushes
and the Disney Magic Timer App to encourage longer brushing times.
Possible Ingredients (General for Oral-B Kids'
Toothpaste):
While the exact ingredients for "Pro-Expert
Stages" might vary, common ingredients in Oral-B kids' toothpastes
include:
- Fluoride
(Sodium Fluoride): The active ingredient for cavity protection. The
concentration (ppm of fluoride ion) may vary by age group. For example,
some for ages 5-7 contain 1100ppm Fluoride.
- Sorbitol:
A humectant and sweetener.
- Aqua
(Water): The solvent.
- Hydrated
Silica: An abrasive to help clean teeth.
- Sodium
Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): A foaming agent.
- Cellulose
Gum: A thickener.
- Aroma
(Flavor): To make the toothpaste taste pleasant.
- Trisodium
Phosphate & Sodium Phosphate: pH buffers.
- Sodium
Saccharin: A non-sugar sweetener.
- Carbomer:
A thickening agent.
- Limonene
& Benzyl Alcohol: Flavor components.
- CI
42090: A blue coloring agent (in some versions).
Usage Instructions (General for Children's Toothpaste):
- Children
under 6 years should use a pea-sized amount.
- Supervise
brushing to minimize swallowing.
- Instruct
children in good brushing and rinsing habits.
- Brush
teeth twice a day for two minutes.
- Consult
a dentist or doctor if the intake of fluoride from other sources is
significant.