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    IT IS ALL ABOUT THE DENTAL PROBLEMS

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    IT IS ALL ABOUT THE DENTAL PROBLEMS

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    DENTIFRICES

    According to American Dental


    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)

    • works by calming the nerves in the


    teeth

    • They have the same mechanism of


    Potassium Citrate (C6H5K3O7)

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