Association Council on Dental Therapeutics: “A dentifrices is a substance used with a toothbrush for the purpose of cleaning the accessible surface of the teeth” Prepared in a bulk powder Generally containing a soap or detergent These may or may not contain fluoride and polishing agents Derived from Dens (tooth) and fricare (to rub) TYPES OF DENTIFRICES 1. Toothpaste • It is an abrasive that aids in removing dental plaque and food from the teeth
• Most toothpaste contains fluoride, and dentists
agree that topical fluoride treatments help keep tooth enamel strong and cavity-resistant. Dental plaque 2. Tooth powder • prevents bacteria from sticking to the teeth • neutralizes the pH to help avoid tooth decay. • composed of natural and organic ingredients and does not contain fluoride, it is non-toxic and safer for children. Dental Fluorosis or Mottled Enamel Caused by ingestion of excessive fluoride 3. Mouthwash • To kill the germs that can cause gingivitis • The alcohol present in some mouthwashes will gradually dissolve the mucus layer • It have Fluoride mouthwash and Non-Fluoride Mouthwash. 4. Tooth soap • It is natural, kills bacteria, is non-abrasive and heals enamel. Plus it contains no fluoride. • The focus of Tooth Soap® is deep cleaning of the teeth and gums because periodontal disease is running rampant in 2018 and is correlated with life- threatening diseases such as cancer Periodontal disease • also known as gum disease • is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. • the gums become swollen, red, and may bleed. PUMICE SYNONYMS: PUMICE STONE; PIEDRA POMEZ • Definition: A substance of volcanic origin • Properties: Occurs as very light, hard, rough, porous grayish masses • It is odorless and tasteless • Stable in air • Insoluble in water and is not attacked by acids • Use: Official category is dental abrasive • Used for polishing of tooth enamel DESENSITIZING AGENTS • are products that reduce the sensitivity of teeth • used in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity • can be prescribed to the patients after teeth whitening procedure to prev the problem of sensitivity DENTIN • is a hard, light yellow, porous layer of tissue directly underneath enamel and cementum • surrounds the nerve of the tooth is usually covered by gum tissue Strontium Chloride (SnCl2) found in Sensodyne® • blocks the tiny crevices (called microtubules) • can help to ease the pain of sensitivity • keep teeth clean and prevent cavities • offers fast relief and is clinically proven to relieve sensitivity pain in just 60 seconds Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) • used to prevent cavities and to reduce pain from sensitive teeth (dentinal hypersensitivity)