American Dental Association | MI Roots Family Dental https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com Fri, 27 May 2016 16:08:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Quality Oral Hygiene Products Earn the ADA Seal of Acceptance https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/quality-oral-hygiene-products-earn-the-ada-seal-of-acceptance/ Fri, 27 May 2016 16:08:51 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=330 It can be challenging sometimes to sort out the difference between an effective oral hygiene product and on that is only intended for cosmetic use. Fortunately, the American Dental Association has their Seal of Acceptance program to help consumers choose the best oral hygiene products for their family. The ADA instituted their Seal of Acceptance [...]

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]]> It can be challenging sometimes to sort out the difference between an effective oral hygiene product and on that is only intended for cosmetic use. Fortunately, the American Dental Association has their Seal of Acceptance program to help consumers choose the best oral hygiene products for their family.

The ADA instituted their Seal of Acceptance program in 1931 to help establish standards for the safety and effectiveness of oral hygiene products. Since that time it has become the standard of quality for participating manufacturers.

A products participation in the program is voluntary. If a manufacturer wants to earn they ADA Seal of Acceptance for a particular product they can submit it to the ADA for testing and research, before it launches. The ADA will then test active ingredients for safety and its effectiveness as part of an oral hygiene routine. If the product meets the rigorous guidelines, it will earn the right to portray the Seal of Acceptance on the label.

The ADA also provides an index of all oral hygiene products that have earned the seal on their website.

If you have any questions about the safety and effectiveness of the oral hygiene products your family uses, you can call MI Roots Family Dental at 616-453-0002 to set up a consultation

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]]> All You Need to Know About ADA Oral Hygiene Products https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-ada-oral-hygiene-products/ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 18:08:22 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=319 If you are looking for a perfect oral hygiene product at the store, our MI Roots Family Dental team has a helpful tip for you! If you choose a product, whether it’s a toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc., that has the American Dental Association’s seal of acceptance on it, you have chosen the best product for [...]

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]]> If you are looking for a perfect oral hygiene product at the store, our MI Roots Family Dental team has a helpful tip for you! If you choose a product, whether it’s a toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc., that has the American Dental Association’s seal of acceptance on it, you have chosen the best product for your smile.

The Seal of Acceptance program has been around since 1931 and it continues to be the gold standard today. This program involves the ADA testing each product for safety and effectiveness. In fact, the ADA has higher expectations than the traditional law, and they will not accept anything less than their standards. So, if you use a product that has this seal of approval, you know that it is the best and safest product for your oral health.

Some products that have this seal include:

· Denture products (like denture cleansers and denture adhesives)
· Mouthrinses (even antibacterial, fluoride, and non-prescription wash)
· Sports mouthguards
· Floss and tools that make flossing easier
· Emergency tooth preservation products
· Sugar-free gum
· Teeth-whitening kits, trays, and gels
· Fluoride brush-on gel
· Toothbrushes
· Toothpastes
· Water filters (even those that do not filter out fluoride)

The ADA does not receive compensation for this process and the seal is never sold. It is a program that simply aims to inform you on the best and most successful products available for your smile and oral health. If you have any questions or if you would like to know more about this seal of acceptance, please call 616-453-0002 today and talk to our MI Roots Family Dental team. You are also more than welcome to talk to Dr. Joseph Szymczak if you schedule an appointment.

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