International Journal of Dentistry / 2018 / Article / Tab 1 / Review Article
Early Childhood Caries: Epidemiology, Aetiology, and Prevention Table 1 Main ingredients for children's toothpastes (up to 6 years).
Ingredient Function/comments References Silica- or calcium carbonate-based abrasives with low RDA value (RDA: radioactive dentin abrasion) Plaque removal, gentle cleaning of deciduous teeth [94 ] Hydroxyapatite, ACP-CPP, fluorides in low concentrations Remineralization [45 , 88 ] Hydroxyapatite Reduction of bacterial adhesion to enamel surfaces due to antiadhesive properties [82 , 84 ] Surfactants Foaming action, due to irritant properties, children's toothpaste should not contain any sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) [69 ] Preservatives/antimicrobial agents Due to risk of swallowing, children's toothpaste should not contain any potent antimicrobial agents such as chlorhexidine or triclosan, but mild preservatives (e.g., alkanediols or xylitol as antimicrobial agent) [69 , 95 ]