Introduction
Toothpastes typically consist of:
Mild abrasives to brush off any unwanted particles and light stains. Examples of abrasives include calcium carbonate, dehydrated silica gels, hydrated aluminum oxides, magnesium carbonate, phosphate salts and silicates.
Fluoride to strengthen tooth enamel and remineralize enamel in the early stages of tooth decay.
Humectants to prevent water loss in the toothpaste. Examples include glycerol, propylene, glycol and sorbitol.
Flavoring agents, such as saccharin and other sweeteners improve taste
Thickening agents or binders to keep the toothpaste together. They include mineral colloids, natural gums, seaweed colloids or synthetic cellulose.
Detergents to create foam. They include sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium
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People vary considerably in their tendency to form and accumulate dental stains and surface debris—as well as in their desire for white teeth. It has been long recognized that brushing with just a wet brush has little influence on stain removal within the typical one to three minutes of twice daily brushing. Depending to some extent upon toothbrush bristle texture and the individual’s oral tissues, longer brushing times merely irritate the gingival tissues without achieving the desired tooth surface cleansing.
The three major categories of toothpaste abrasives are phosphates, carbonates, and silicas.
• Phosphates are used as part of toothpaste formulas because they help the product to leave the teeth looking white and feeling clean.
• Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate (DCPD)
The Lever toothpaste ad campaign of the 1940s made this material famous with the slogan, “Makes the yellow go away.”
• Calcium pyrophosphate (CalPyro)
CalPyro is used in a toothpaste with stannous fluoride. The calcium pyrophosphate used was heat treated to reduce the soluble calcium ion availability and thus increase the fluoride ion
Thesis Statement: Concerns for water fluoridation stem from the toxicity of fluoride, the dangers fluoride pose to the body, and equal declining tooth decay seen for fluoridated and non-fluoridated countries.
Improper nutrition and misbalance in our body may be the causes for tooth decay. Always pay attention to your nutrition when your teeth are considered, instead of choosing fluoride or dentistry. Our health can also be in danger when fluoride is used, even though the main reason for using fluoride is to make the teeth stronger. According to a recent study, mental disabilities are often made more difficult with the usage of fluoride. Among fluoride, mercury and arsenic are also dangerous in cases of autism
Crest began in the early 1940’s when Procter & Gamble (P&G) began their research to find ingredients to add to toothpaste to lesson tooth decay. Dental disease was one of the most prevalent hea...
Teeth whitening is an ever increasing procedure being requested by many patients. In this paper, I will be discussing the biological and chemical mechanisms of teeth whitening, the difference between in office and take home whitening, current products on the market, and current issues and safety concerns regarding teeth whitening. Knowledge of these topics is important to have to be able to safely recommend in office or at home whitening options.
In answering the PICO question, silver diamine fluoride is more effective at arresting dentinal caries than sodium fluoride varnish. In reviewing these research studies, SDF is an affordable, effaceable alternative to restorative treatment that can be particularly helpful in areas without much dental personal, equipment, or facilities. Further study is needed to determine the recommended interval, exact application, and longer term outcomes. In conclusion, research suggests SDF would be a great carries treatment solution for people around the world, especially those in disparity groups.
In conclusion, its recommended that patients brush two-three times a day two minutes long to insure that most of the bacteria is removed from the teeth,gums, and tongue also. Flossing after every meal should also be done regularly because of left foods that get stuck between the teeth. There are many kinds of toothpaste, but not all contain fluorine. Its important that you chose on that does have fluorine because it rebuild tooth enamel and strengthen the tooth too.
Tooth enamel is a hard mineral substance that covers your teeth. Without this special coating, your teeth will decay and erode. In fact, mineral is found inside your body, especially in your bones. This is the same chemical makeup that you can expect to find in large mammals like whales. If you read on, you’ll find that the main ingredient in mineral is hydroxyapatite, a ceramic biomaterial made of calcium phosphate.
Wiener, R. Constance, Richard J. Crout, and Michael A. Wiener. "Toothpaste use by children, oral
All water sources, whether fresh or salt, have varying levels of fluoride (Awofeso, 2012). Around 1945 it was discovered that communities with higher rates of naturally occurring fluoride had lower rates of tooth decay (Dean, 1938) which resulted in the addition of artificial fluoride to public water supplies. The incidence of tooth decay fell drastically in fluoridated communities as a result, leading to widespread adoption of public water fluoridation as a public health strategy.
It is a base of electrostatic molecules forming together as one while cured so that it gives you that sleek and finishing look of being new and turning old or any item into something brand new.
Tactile: Contact with a toothbrush and other oral hygiene devices, eating utensils, periodontal and dental instruments, and friction from prosthetic devices.
Schwartz, Debra A. "Just for the Gel of It." The Last Word:. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Apr. 2014.
This is an example of a soap molecule. The hydrocarbon end is non polar and hydrophilic (water hating) and the carboxylate end is polar and hydrophilic (water loving). This the property which allows it to clean, it acts as an emulsifying agent. The soap disperses in water to form miscelles where a negatively charged surface is formed and hydrocarbon chains are in the centre. These miscelles surround droplets of dirt or grease suspending them in the water so they can be washed away.
“Tooth powder” or toothpaste in the form of powder, was developed during the 19th century. In 1855, the Farmer’s Alamanac cited the ingredients of a common tooth powder, which included honey, green sage, and myrrh. In
Titanium isopropoxide and acetic acid were added in in a 1:1 molar ratio along with a non-ionic surfactant in 2-propanol. An opalescent homogeneous gel was obtained which was aged and peptized and finally underwent hydrothermal