TOOTHPASTES COMPOSITION AND THEIR ROLE IN ORAL CAVITY HYGIENE

TOOTHPASTES COMPOSITION AND THEIR ROLE IN ORAL CAVITY HYGIENE

Toothpaste formulas have evolved over time. Today they contain about 20 ingredients. Toothpastes normally contain: active ingredients, abrasives, surfactants, gelling agents, buffers, flavors and sweeteners, dyes and preservatives, water, moisturizers. Among these ingredients are compounds that figh...

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Main Authors: Maria-Alexandra Martu, Simona Stoleriu, Liliana Pasarin, Daniela Tudorancea, Ioana-Andreea Sioustis, Ionut Taraboanta, Darius Sandu, Sorina-Mihaela Solomon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Romanian Dental Association for Education 2021-06-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Medical and Dental Education
Subjects:
toothpaste
active ingredients
prevention
antibacterial
Online Access:https://journal.adre.ro/toothpastes-composition-and-their-role-in-oral-cavity-hygiene/
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Summary:Toothpaste formulas have evolved over time. Today they contain about 20 ingredients. Toothpastes normally contain: active ingredients, abrasives, surfactants, gelling agents, buffers, flavors and sweeteners, dyes and preservatives, water, moisturizers. Among these ingredients are compounds that fight and prevent the appearance of carious lesions, gingival diseases, halitosis, calculus, dental erosions, staining and dentinal hypersensitivity. Herbal toothpastes, which contain natural antibacterial agents, are a good alternative to reduce the risk of oral conditions in both children and adults.
ISSN:2393-1108
2393-1531

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