The objective of this experiment is to compare the effectiveness of electric toothbrushes to manual toothbrushes in removing microorganisms from the mouth. This will be shown by the amount of microorganisms that is removed from the mouth and present on the bristles of the brush. Hypothesis: Electric toothbrushes remove more plaque and microorganisms from the mouth than manual toothbrushes. Materials: • 2 Electric Toothbrushes (Wal-Mart brand) • 2 Manual Toothbrushes (Wal-Mart brand) • Crest
satisfactorily. By translating these characteristics into continuously improving efficiency and productivity, P&G can give the best brand value to the Indian market by building relationships with consumers,businesses and retailers, making Oral B the toothbrush household name in India. COMPETITORS IN THE INDIAN ORAL CARE
A Typical Day – A Short Narrative The shrill cries of my alarm echo across vermilion painted walls, stirring my consciousness into an aware state. It is precisely eight o’clock on a warm summer Monday; the distant cries of mockingbirds can be heard above the soft whirring of cars passing our genteel residential street. My ears scan the house; it is quiet – barely a sound other than the tinkling of tags as our pets navigate the living room. The still morning air brought realization, with no children
know how hard I am brushing, that I should not swallow the toothpaste in my mouth, and that I should spit when My mouth gets full. I think the most significant sensation that is necessary for me when I brush my teeth is to know not to stick the toothbrush too far down my throat when I brush my tongue off. This is an aspect of this task that I struggled to do for many years, but when I came to college and Danielle did it too I managed to work on
1. Use critical decision making skills to reach conclusions about the client’s dental hygiene needs based on all available assessment data. For each client I collect several different assessments to help determine a diagnosis and individualized care plans. First, I start with assessing their oral hygiene routine and get a general idea of how important oral hygiene is to the client. After this, I preform an oral cancer screening to make sure all soft tissues appear normal. Next, I preform an assessment
Best Manual Toothbrush When you are shopping for the best manual toothbrush, there are certain questions you need to ask yourself. These questions are important if you want to select the not just the best manual toothbrush but also the right one for your individual needs. Once this is done, you will be sure that the result will be an intact tooth enamel and healthy gum tissue. Thing about these questions: when brushing, have you caused gum or tooth abrasion? Is cost a concern for you? Do you have
Toothbrush manufacturers have poured millions of dollars and hours, to marry form and function in oral health care products that enable their users to brush frequently, comfortably, and above all, properly. Along the way, they have built the U.S. oral care market into a $2.9 billion industry, changed the brushing habits of millions and turned the lowly toothbrush into a trendy lifestyle accessory. As the consumers are becoming more concerned about the health of their teeth, the toothbrush companies
both contribute to the prevalence of this condition, resulting in the exposure of dentin. Dentinal hypersensitivity is believed to occur due to the movement of fluid within the dentinal tubules occurring in response to: Tactile: Contact with a toothbrush and other oral hygiene devices, eating utensils, periodontal and dental instruments, and friction from prosthetic devices. Thermal: Temperature changes caused by hot and cold food and beverages and cold air as it contacts the teeth. Cold air is
sales of the company exceeded the level of $6 billion and gained profits of $2.76 billion as it brought them 43% of the toothpaste world market. In the world’s largest market, the U.S., the company leads and maintains the number one position in toothbrush sales with 23 % of market share. Colgate-Palmolive expansion in international market is considered as another strength. The company has introduced 275 new products worldwide and started its production in China and Eastern Europe becoming one of
My toothbrush bristles had turned a terrible yellow and my teeth were beginning to look the same. So I went to the store to get a new toothbrush. I saw a large array of brushes, at least thirty, all different shapes, colors, and sizes. Each of them claiming that they could wipe the plaque off of my teeth more efficiently than the others, and I couldn't choose. It was quite an important decision. On my left was a grey haired man wearing a ratty brown cardigan. The old man looked at me and declared
A Look at Colgate Advertising Strategies Over the Years "To be, or not to be?" This is the question that plagues companies every year. The business is one of survival- survival of the fittest. Companies around the world are constantly scattering about, developing new weapons in nuclear advertisement. Having looked back at old strategies, it is interesting to see the strategies that worked have lasted over time. Since the April 5, 1937 edition of LIFE magazine, Colgate's advertisements have evolved
Brushing teeth is important, but flossing is more effective for those hard to reach spots. According to a recent survey conducted by the Dentists’ Association (2008), found that 51% of americans do not floss their teeth once a day and 10% of Americans never floss (Millar 1). Flossing can prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and also save you some money in the long run. If you haven’t introduced flossing into a daily habit yet. Individuals may want to reconsider the importances of flossing. I have conducted
Warning labels kill me. Have you ever read a label, and it has several deadly side effects, and you're like so what’s makes you think I would even buy this? Why would you even sell this? That’s how I feel about toothpaste. If you read the box toothpaste comes in it's, a warning stating not to swallow and if swallowed call poison control. How extreme for something so commonly used. This is due to the potentially dangerous chemicals. Triclosan, SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) artificial sweeteners, fluoride
The objective of this experiment is to familiarise with back titration for the determination of calcium carbonate in toothpaste and to determine the percentage of CaCO3 in toothpaste. For this experiment, an excess of HCl was added to a weighed quantity of toothpaste containing calcium carbonate. Back titration is used in this case instead of direct or forward titration as calcium carbonate is insoluble. From the two repeated back titrations that I’ve done, I’ve got an average of 23.73% of calcium
Have you wondered if dental veneers might be right for you? After all a good-looking smile is what we all want and veneers are a good option. But are they right for you? To know if you should be considering dental veneers as an option you must first know what they are, how they work and whether or not you’re a possible candidate for them. Before you sit down in the dental chair to make this permanent change find out more about dental veneers and why they’ve become such a popular choice for a beautiful-looking
Western society has made it an essential part of oral hygiene health. Unfortunately, the very broad techniques of brushing and different types of toothbrushes create a confusing trend. An example is when a person walks into the store looking for a toothbrush and toothpaste for teeth whitening. Almost, if not all, labels in boxes of toothpaste promote stain removal
MULTI EXPRESS TOOTHBRUSH Introduction: A toothbrush that has multiple uses and saves space, that’s the vision behind the Multi Express Toothbrush. The product at hand is a toothbrush that pulls apart at the handle to provide consumers with dental floss and toothpaste. The rear part of the handle contains a button that when pushed down also allows forward movement; this action squeezes the toothpaste cartridge. When the button is pressed a hole at the end of the handle opens up allowing the
Pediatric Dentists promote dental health of children as well as serve as education resources for parents. Healthy teeth are the results of healthy eating. “Like the rest of the body, the teeth, bones and the soft tissues of the mouth need a well-balanced diet. Children should eat a variety of foods from the five major food groups. Most snacks that children eat can lead to cavity formation. The more frequently a child snacks, the greater the chances for tooth decay.” (dentist4kid.com, 2014). Choose
Teeth have been big news lately. First, there was the issue of whether flossing really helps lower the risk for tooth decay and gingivitis. And now, questions about how often we really need to get dental X-rays have made the news. The bottom line is that, clinically, these are complex issues that can 't easily be reduced to a simple sound bite. Maybe it 's time to take a step back and talk about something we can all agree on – toothbrushing. As a dentist, educator and clinical researcher (an
Hey There, I’m Tommi the Toothbrush! I’m here to let you in on a little secret, the tooth fairy is very greedy and she wants to take all of your teeth so you can’t eat. Who wants me to teach them how to take care of their teeth so you can keep the tooth fairy’s greed hands off them? Alright here we go. Plaque So there is a soft sticky substance that doesn’t have color and forms in your mouth all the time. That stuff is called plaque! It’s not just on your teeth, it sticks to your tongue too! So