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Would Brushing Be Easier and More Fun if You Had a Better Toothpaste Flavor?

When you brush your teeth, you likely reach for the tube of mint-flavored toothpaste and go at it. Some of you may even vary the flavor slightly and opt for cinnamon. These are great flavors when you want to freshen your breath. However, they can get a bit boring. Would you do a better job brushing your teeth if you had some extra variety when it came to flavors of toothpaste? Here are some options you may want to consider.
Toothpaste Flavors You Can Find Around Different Parts of the World
Would a sweet flavored toothpaste get you to brush more often? Consider reaching for a tube of toothpaste flavored like a cupcake. That’s right, you can have dessert and brush with it, too!
They say bacon makes everything better. If that is true, then it should also make your toothpaste more appealing. They do sell this savory-flavored toothpaste, so if you feel like giving it a shot, look for it online!
If you are one of the few out there who like bitter-flavored anything, you may want to consider the options when it comes to toothpaste. One of the most interesting ones in that category is pickle-flavored toothpaste. That’s right, you can brush your teeth and walk away with pickle breath on purpose!
What about toothpaste flavored like whiskey? That wouldn’t be the right toothpaste for everyone, but it is a specialty flavor you can find on the market. No need to worry about a child finding this toothpaste, however. There is no alcohol in the mix.
For true chocoholics out there, you can even find chocolate-flavored toothpaste. It lets you enjoy the sweetness of chocolate without the problematic side effects that come with sucking on candy all day or night long.
Since coffee stains your teeth, maybe you should try and get your morning fix with coffee-flavored toothpaste. It may not be quite as potent as a full cup of coffee, but it is certainly better for some than to go without.
If you want other options of what flavors of toothpaste are out there, contact us here at Cooper Family Dentistry. We can help you figure out how to find a flavor of toothpaste that will entice you to brush better each day. Don’t get bored with brushing your teeth. Just change up your routine now and again.


Dr. Jordan Cooper is from Jacksonville, AR. His father is Dr. James Cooper, a Jonesboro, AR native and practicing dentist of 39 years and his mother, Tracy Cooper, is a dental hygienist from Little Rock. Dr. Cooper graduated high school from Central Arkansas Christian, after which he entered at the University of Arkansas as a Chancellor’s Scholar in 1998.
Dr. David Cole is a graduate from the University of Arkansas, receiving his degree in 2016, and is a huge Razorback fan! He then went to dental school at the University of Tennessee where he received his D.D.S. in 2021. He looks forward to getting to know the Central Arkansas area, and serving his community!
Dr. Rasmussen is a Hot Springs native who graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2017 (Go Bears). After receiving his D.D.S from The University of Tennessee in 2021, he is looking forward to serving the central Arkansas community and the wonderful people who live here.

Dr. James Cooper was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He studied at the University of New Mexico and graduated from dental school from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. After 2 years of dental experience with the Army, Dr. Cooper moved to Jacksonville in 1973 to practice dentistry.