Every person dreams of a snow-white smile, so they take special care in choosing the right toothpaste. The need for a competent choice of drug for dental care is due to increasingly diagnosed dental problems and deterioration in the quality of food and drink. Lakalut toothpaste, produced by the German company Dr., can cope with plaque on the teeth, which is the cause of caries and darkening of the enamel. Theiss Naturwaren Gmbh. The manufacturer produces a wide range of products. Thanks to this, each buyer will be able to find the best option for himself.
Some information about the manufacturer
The first pastes of the Lakalut series were presented by Dr. Theiss Naturwaren Gmbh in the 20s of the last century. The company, in addition to producing oral care products, also specializes in mass production and distribution of drugs. The company has subsidiaries around the world. Lakalut toothpaste is supplied to 52 countries around the world. It has won numerous positive reviews from dentists and consumers. In Russia, the product went on sale in the 70s of the 20th century and today has not lost its popularity. You can buy the drug at any pharmacy in the country.
How not to buy a fake Lacalut Active
Lacalut is one of the most frequently counterfeited toothpastes. You can buy a counterfeit in a pharmacy, in a chain store, or on the market, so you should carefully examine the product packaging and focus on other criteria that indicate its authenticity.
Promotion as the first sign of fake
Sometimes chain stores hold various product sales. Many people are used to weekly supermarket promotions, but purchasing branded goods with deep discounts is dangerous. Even in large retail chains, Lakalut with promotions like markdown (discount of more than 30–40%) may be counterfeit and not original from a German manufacturer. It is better to purchase this toothpaste in professional pharmacies, without focusing on promotions.
Characteristic signs of a fake
The appearance of a fake toothpaste may be no different from the original. But most often, tubes of fake Lakalut are painted in not too bright and rich colors, and the packaging of the fake has dull letters printed on it. Moreover, sometimes it seems that the paint was smeared during application, which simply cannot be the case if we are talking about the original.
The release series of Lakalut Active is always indicated on the front of the tube; variations are possible on fakes. On the original, the numbers are always machine-stamped; on the fake, they are applied with paint. Moreover, the size of these numbers differs from the signs on the packaging of the original drug.
Another difference between the original Lacalut paste and the fake one is the different barcode application. The barcode of the original toothpaste starts with the numbers 400–440. But some counterfeit manufacturers may place the correct barcode on the packaging.
Composition of the drug
The main component in Lakalut toothpaste is aluminum lactate, from which the name of the product comes. The component is especially useful for tooth enamel, as it saturates the upper layers of the tooth with essential salts and minerals. Lactate additionally has an anti-inflammatory effect and has astringent properties.
Other components included in the Lakalut paste include:
- Aluminum fluoride – protects enamel from caries and helps strengthen it.
- Chlorhexidine - inhibits the activity of pathogenic flora in the mouth and prevents the mineralization of dental plaque.
- Allantoin – stops bleeding gums and minimizes the severity of inflammatory processes in the oral cavity.
- Fluoride system. Strengthens tooth enamel and minimizes the impact of external irritants on it.
What should be in a toothpaste?
Any mass-produced product cannot be completely free of harmful or questionable components - nothing can be done about it. To reduce their harmfulness, you need to purchase a product in which harmful components are in minimal quantities, and useful ones are closer to the top of the list. Useful components of toothpastes:
- Calcium in the form of lactate, citrate or glycerophosphate
- a paste for sensitive teeth with calcium helps remineralize the enamel and clogs the dentin tubules, which helps reduce sensitivity. - Aloe vera extract
– reduces inflammation and heals gum damage. - Tea tree extract
is a natural mild antibiotic that helps whiten teeth. - Mint extract
– refreshes the oral cavity. - Oak extract
is an anti-inflammatory component. - Algae extract
– strengthens gums and teeth. - Charcoal
– any black toothpaste contains it and is a cleansing component. - Hydroxyapatite
– strengthens teeth. - Xylitol
is a safe sweetener. - Soda and salt
are the safest abrasive substances. - Gum and food grade glycerin
are natural thickeners. - Essential oils
have anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, antibacterial and other beneficial effects.
Advantages of the product
Products from Dr. Theiss Naturwaren GmbH is certified and meets international quality standards. You can find the relevant documentation on the manufacturer's official website.
Lakalut is classified as an anti-inflammatory paste due to the inclusion of aluminum lactate (or lactic acid salt) in its composition. The advantages of the product include the following characteristics:
- The widest range of products based on the individual needs of certain categories of customers.
- The presence of medicinal plants in the extract, which guarantee a gentle and effective effect on the tissues of the oral cavity.
- Availability of children's oral care products in the line.
- Compliance of pastes with all safety requirements.
- Reducing the risk of developing carious processes with regular use.
Combination of Lakalut Active with Lakalut White
If you have been diagnosed with bleeding gums, but really want to whiten your teeth, you can use Lacalut White toothpaste. But only if the White product is combined with the Aktiv series. The protocol for using these drugs should be checked with your doctor.
Lakalut White does not contain hydrogen peroxide. The abrasive particles included in its composition are presented in a concentration that is safe for the health of the enamel. Thanks to this, White paste effectively and gently copes with plaque and age spots, restoring the natural whiteness of teeth.
The combination of White and Aktiv products will help avoid thinning of the enamel and enhance the effectiveness of the whitening product. To achieve an even greater brightening and healing effect, you can use Extra Sensitive paste once a week.
Lacalut Aktiv toothpaste is suitable for the prevention of caries and other dangerous diseases of the oral cavity. But before using it, you should consult your dentist.
Types of adult pastes
The range of Lacalut pastes is presented in adult and children's series. There are about 20 types of Lakalut pastes intended for adults. They differ from each other in the level of abrasiveness, auxiliary components and purpose.
Lakalut asset
The product was created for preventive purposes. It helps strengthen the gums and reduce their bleeding during brushing teeth and eating food. The main indications for the use of Aktive paste: gingivitis in acute and chronic form, increased bleeding of gums, periodontopathy, prevention of carious processes, soft and hard plaque on enamel.
The instructions for use say that the product can be used in courses (up to 6 days in a row). Otherwise, resistance of the pathogenic flora to the components of the drug may occur; in other words, the effectiveness of the product will be reduced.
When treating dental diseases, it is advisable to alternate Lakalut active with other pastes in this series, for example, Fitoformula or White Alpin.
There are several therapeutic properties inherent in Lakalut Active paste:
- homostatic;
- antiseptic;
- restorative;
- anti-caries.
The paste contains chlorhexidine, which has a bactericidal effect and helps remove soft plaque on the surface of the teeth.
Which toothpaste is best for brushing your teeth?
A few words should be said about Lakalut Aktive Herbal paste, which additionally includes medicinal herbs:
- star anise chamomile;
- fennel;
- fennel oil;
- eucalyptus oil;
- sage.
Laculut Aktive Herbal paste is intended for people with loose and weak gums. Negative changes in periodontal tissue occur as a result of constant exposure to external factors: fungal pathogens, lack of vitamins in the body, toxic effects of food or medications. Gum diseases are accompanied by the formation of abrasions and ulcers on them, and increased bleeding. Thanks to its natural composition and complex effects, Laculut Aktive Herbal suppresses inflammatory processes and reduces the risk of developing periodontal pathologies.
Lakalut Active paste has some restrictions in its use, which is due to the presence of antiseptic components in its composition. With prolonged use, the drug may change the pH of the oral cavity. The product is available in tubes of 30, 50, 75 and 100 mg. The price of pasta varies between 130–190 rubles.
Lakalut Phytoformula
The composition of the product in this series includes sodium bicarbonate, sodium fluoride, chlorhexidine, aluminum lactate and other components. The advantage of the drug is that it contains extracts of medicinal herbs: myrrh, sage, St. John's wort, green tea. Lakalut Phytoformula does not contain aggressive components that could cause irritation of the oral mucosa: antiseptics, large abrasive particles, antibiotics. For this reason, the drug is approved for daily use.
Dentists recommend using the drug Fitoformula for bleeding gums, for the prevention of caries and to combat plaque, which turns into stone over time. Plant extracts cope well with the signs of periodontal inflammation and normalize the pH balance of the oral cavity and inhibit the activity of pathogenic flora that causes caries.
Dentists advise using Fitoformula paste together with Lakalut Active between courses. For example, use Fitoformula in the morning, and Active in the evening, or vice versa.
The therapeutic effect of using Lakalut pastes can be enhanced if you use Fresh or Active mouth rinses in combination with them.
Lakalut Phytoformula is sold in plastic tubes of 50, 75 ml. The cost of one unit of goods varies from 180 to 200 rubles. Store the paste at a temperature of 2 to 20 degrees.
Basic
The BASIC product has a complex effect on the oral cavity: protective, tonic, antiseptic. After using the gel, fresh breath remains for 10–12 hours, which is due to the inhibition of the activity of pathogenic microorganisms.
In addition to the classic mint taste, the series also includes pastes with the aroma of citrus, black currant, and ginger. Lakalut Vasic pastes are considered one of the most effective in preventing tartar.
Sensitive
The drug is specially intended for people with sensitive periodontal tissues. Another indication for use of the product is cervical caries, therapy after whitening. The main component of the drug is amino fluoride, which is rarely used by other toothpaste manufacturers due to its high cost.
After using Lakalut Sensitive, there is a decrease in the susceptibility of tooth enamel and gums to cold and hot foods. The drug is also used for course therapy for up to 60 days.
White
The gel contains a large number of abrasive components that carefully and delicately clean the enamel from food debris and plaque, whitening it several tones. An additional advantage of the product is that it contains substances that increase the resistance of oral tissues to pathogenic bacteria.
The main difference between Lakalut White paste and other oral care products is the absence of hydrogen peroxide in the composition, which can cause irritation of the mucous membranes.
New – White and repair paste. It helps whiten enamel, strengthen it and prevent caries.
Fluor
A distinctive feature of the series is the increased fluoride content in a dosage that is harmless to adults. This gel should be used only after consultation with a dentist. Among the properties of the drug, one can note an increase in the resistance of enamel to acids and other external irritants. In combination with Lakalut Fluor pastes, it is recommended to use a remineralizing gel.
Indications for use
Lacalut Aktiv is a medicinal drug, so its use requires the presence of any indications. Sometimes this toothpaste is prescribed by a dentist, but due to its open sale, it can be purchased by absolutely anyone, regardless of whether they have any pathologies.
The key indications for the use of Lakalut paste are:
- plaque;
- increased bleeding of gums;
- tartar;
- caries;
- gingivitis;
- periodontitis;
- other inflammatory processes in the mouth.
Lakalut can be used even in the absence of any dental pathologies, but it is better to practice course use of the product.
The maximum recommended period for brushing your teeth with Lacalut paste without breaks is 60 days, but it is better to use it for no more than 30 days. For the next 2-3 months, you should brush your teeth with a toothpaste that does not contain aluminum lactate. After this, you can again use Lacalut Aktiv or whitening paste from the same manufacturer.
For tartar
The manufacturer of Lakalut Active states that the drug should fight tartar. But in fact, it can only help with small deposits and yellow plaque. Therefore, it will not be possible to avoid periodic visits to the dentist for professional teeth cleaning, but this toothpaste may be suitable for preventing the formation of dental plaque.
When your gums bleed
Lakalut toothpaste helps combat increased gum bleeding after the first use. The components of the drug quickly relieve inflammation and catalyze the regeneration of the gum mucosa. They strengthen loose gum tissue and destroy pathogenic microflora in the oral cavity.
For caries
No toothpaste cures cavities, so if cavities occur, you should contact your dentist. But Lakalut helps reduce the rate of expansion of carious holes and prevents caries from penetrating the root system of the tooth.
Sometimes Lakalut Active is prescribed by dentists to treat dental caries. In this case, the course of therapy lasts from 1 to 2 months and is accompanied by regular dental check-ups.
Children's series
Let's look at several oral care gels from Dr. Theiss Naturwaren Gmbh, which are designed to care for children's teeth:
Baby. Can be used by children under 4 years old and has a pleasant raspberry taste. The drug is suitable for daily use by children and is safe if accidentally swallowed. Instead of fluoride, the drug contains amino fluorides - substances that have a gentle and gentle effect on the mucous membranes of the mouth. The approximate cost of the product is 165 rubles.
Kidz is a paste for children aged 4–8 years. The product takes into account all the features of a milk bite, which is gradually replaced by a permanent one. It contains high-quality abrasive (silicon dioxide), which does not react chemically with fluorine. The cost of a 50 ml tube of paste varies from 140 to 170 rubles. To increase the effect of hygiene procedures, the manufacturer has additionally developed a mouth rinse, which is similar in composition to Lakalut Kidz paste.
Hydroxyapatite
It’s not for nothing that this supplement stands out. The fact is that tooth enamel consists of 96% of this mineral, and dentin (the hard, main part of the tooth) consists of 70%. The pastes use an artificially synthesized analogue of a natural substance, which is completely identical to it. Once on the surface of the teeth, it solves the following problems:
- fills microcracks, restoring the integrity of the protective shell;
- resists incipient caries, reduces the risk of its occurrence;
- reduces sensitivity to temperature stimuli;
- have a slight whitening effect.
The pioneer in this direction is the Japanese company Sangi, whose scientists managed to synthesize artificial hydroxyapatite and create a toothpaste containing it.
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How to use
The manufacturer of Lakalut paste indicates in the instructions that it is suitable for daily use. During hygiene procedures, you need to apply a small amount of gel to the brush (about the size of a pea). Excessive amounts of toothpaste will result in active foam formation, which may interfere with effective teeth cleaning.
Each series of Lakalut pastes has its own description for use:
- The active is used in courses of 30–60 days during an exacerbation of gingivitis or bleeding gums.
- Sensitive can also be used for 1–2 months. For sensitive teeth, this product is recommended to be combined with Lakalut Alpip toothpaste or Fluor, which provides additional enamel protection.
- White. The whitening product is allowed to be used for no more than 4 weeks. The level of abrasiveness of the drug is 120, after its use they switch to products with a lower level of cleaning ability with an indicator of 75.
- Basic. Used in combination with the Sensitive or White line of products. For example, in the morning they use a drug with a basic effect, and in the evening - a whitening one.
The duration of hygiene measures using Lakalut paste is 2–3 minutes. During the procedure, it is also necessary to pay sufficient attention to the gums and tongue. Brush movements are performed vertically: from the neck of the tooth to its cutting edge. First, the elements of the upper dentition are processed, then the lower ones.
Reviews and advice from dentists
As for the reviews and recommendations of doctors, it is quite eloquent that in the vast majority of cases, for the prevention of various types of dental diseases, it is dentists who prescribe toothpastes of this brand.
To make the use of Lacalut hygiene products as effective as possible, dentists advise the following:
- for weak enamel and gums, use soft toothbrushes;
- purchase special pastes for children;
- after brushing your teeth and throughout the day, use special rinses;
- during the treatment period, eat only healthy foods;
- do not abuse whitening and abrasive toothpastes;
- pay attention to the slightest changes and discomfort regarding the health and integrity of the teeth and oral mucosa.
Customer Reviews
Oksana: Lakalut Active paste allowed me to cope with the problem of bleeding gums, and my husband - to reduce the sensitivity of the enamel to external irritants (cold, heat, sour, sweet). The previously used toothpaste did not help us cope with such problems. We purchased 3 types of products for ourselves and use each as needed (for treatment or prevention).
Sergey: I’m surprised how different the lines of the Lakalut series are. For me, the Basic and Alpin products turned out to be absolutely useless, while Extra Sensitive and Multi Effect allowed me to cope with some dental problems and tartar. None of the drugs relieves enamel sensitivity so well. Unpleasant sensations from eating cold and hot food disappear a few days after starting to use the paste.
Elena: I have suffered from tooth sensitivity since I was young. The only salvation from the problem for me is Lakalut Sensitive and Active pastes, which I use alternately. I use the first product during the day, the second in the evening. She noted a high effect from using mouth rinses from the same company. These products especially help with incipient problems with gum pockets.
