why dentists use different tooth paste then what we get from the store?

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why dentists use different tooth paste then what we get from the store?

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Answer 1

Dentists, and dental hygienists, are trained professionals. They can use an abrasive paste that would be unsafe to use every day, or to use in the hands of an untrained patient. The abrasive has a smoothing effect that reduces further buildups.