Should i be using a toothpaste w/o ADA stamp?!
Question:
Should i be using a toothpaste w/o ADA stamp?
Answers:
The ADA stamp means this, basically: Any claims that the toothpaste is making (ie: whitens, tartar control, cavity protection) have been tested and approved. So, basically, you can trust what they say the toothpaste does.
However, there are good toothpastes that do not have the ADA stamp. I believe Crest ProHealth is not ADA approved, but it's a great toothpaste.
Although getting a toothpaste with the ADA stamp is a good idea for peace of mind, I would just make sure you buy something manufactured in the US by the big companies (Crest, Colgate, Aquafresh, Etc...) As others have mentioned, toothpastes from other countries may not contain fluoride which is an important part of preventing cavities. Or they may contain too much, which is most likely okay, but could be toxic in high doses. Also, you may have read recently that there was a toothpaste recall. It was for toothpastes from China I believe. Just keep in mind that other countries' policies on food and drug admin are not always as sanitary or as stringent as ours are...
Hope that helps