When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Using toothpaste made with fluoride is the key to cavity-free teeth, dentists say. Choosing the right toothpaste is ...

“Crest Gum Detoxify Deep Clean toothpaste contains stannous fluoride, which has a greater range of benefits compared to the more common sodium fluoride,” says Dr. Keith Bracy, DDS, in NYC.

What the research says: A 2019 study compared adults in China who brushed with stannous fluoride ... with a toothpaste containing zinc citrate and those who used toothpaste without the ingredient.