{"id":3460,"date":"2024-04-22T21:23:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T15:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/?p=3460"},"modified":"2024-04-22T21:24:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T15:54:51","slug":"unlocking-the-secrets-of-dentifrices-origins-types-uses-and-diy-herbal-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/22\/unlocking-the-secrets-of-dentifrices-origins-types-uses-and-diy-herbal-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking the Secrets of Dentifrices: Origins, Types, Uses, and DIY Herbal Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Though the word \u2018<strong>dentifrices<\/strong>\u2019 might appear as\u00a0 something fancy or\u00a0 complicated to you in the first site, ironically it is the most common method used by <strong>97%<\/strong> of the world\u2019s population as a part of the daily oral hygiene routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are dentifrices?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These are the agents used to clean the accessible regions of teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These aid in removal of debris and plaque from teeth .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These are available as toothpowder , paste and gel .&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Origin and history of Dentifrices.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The word \u2018dentifrice\u2019 means toothpaste in French .&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use of tooth powders dates back to 500BCs&nbsp; in Egypt, China , India and many other civilizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Romans grinded bones ,hoofs, horns, crabs , oysters and mussel shells to make abrasive powder for cleaning teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chinese added herbs, mint , pepper to improve breath quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alum was amongst the earlier used substances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 1892 Dr. Washington Shiefield invented the first toothpaste tube .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 1924 , Diatomaceous earth was mined for making toothpaste.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Fact soap was part of most toothpaste recipes until 1945.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of dentifrices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><\/strong><strong>Cosmetic dentifrice<\/strong>&#8211; these aid in removing extrinsic staining which occurs as a product of bacterial metabolism .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><\/strong><strong>Therapeutic dentifrice<\/strong>-these must serve a purpose in curing the following:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caries incidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plaque and calculus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gingivitis&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tooth sensitivity&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What composes your toothpaste?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Constituent<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Abrasives<\/strong><br>Calcium carbonate, phosphate, silica, alumina<\/td><td>90-98% in powder<br>20-25% in paste gel<\/td><td>Stain removal \/cleaning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Binder<\/strong><br>Carrageenan<\/td><td>0% in powder<br>3% in paste<\/td><td>Hold particles together<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Detergent&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Sodium lauryl sulphate&nbsp;<\/td><td>1-6%in powder<br>1-2%in paste<\/td><td>Form builder\/surfactant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Humectant<\/strong><br>Glycerin , sorbitol&nbsp;<\/td><td>0% in powder<br>25-30% in paste<\/td><td>Provide creamy texture<br>Moisturize<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flavouring&nbsp;<\/strong><br>peppermint, wintergreen&nbsp;<\/td><td>1-2% in both<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flourides<\/strong><br>NaF2<\/td><td>0-0.1%in paste<\/td><td>Impart anticarcinogenic properties.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tartar control agents<\/strong><br>Triclosan&nbsp;<br>Disodium pyrophosphate&nbsp;<\/td><td>0-1%in paste<\/td><td>Control calculus formation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Water<\/strong><\/td><td>15-25%in paste<\/td><td>Solvent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Desensitizing agent<\/strong><\/td><td>0-5%in paste<\/td><td>Removes hypersensitivity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Colorants<\/strong><br>Titanium dioxide<\/td><td>1-2%in paste<\/td><td>Make paste opaque<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Both powder and paste differ in their composition of constituents and abrasiveness.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to use dentifrices?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amount of dentifrice required for cleaning is marked as per the dab on first half of toothbrush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dentifrice must be applied in between the bristles rather than on tips .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children must be given half of the amount of dentifrice used for adults&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The World Health Organization (WHO) states that twice-daily tooth brushing with fluoride-containing (100-1500ppm) dentifrice should be encouraged to prevent dental disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When should dentifrices be avoided?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dentifrices with high flouride content must be avoided in case of children as these could lead to <strong>flourosis<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women going through post menopause must avoid overuse of dentifrice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients having gingival recession must also avoid them and look up for substitutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sodium Lauryl sulphate containing toothpaste if used on sores can lead to oral cancer gradually so it must be avoided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Herbal dentifrices at home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some ingredients can be mixed up and used at home in order to provide cleansing action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a .Baking soda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. Essential oils &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peppermint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spearmint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lemon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wild orange<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tea Tree Oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>c. Activated charcoal\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/22\/what-is-tooth-sensitivity-know-its-cause-sign-symptoms-care-and-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Tooth Sensitivity? Know its Cause, Sign, Symptoms, Care and Treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dentifrices have made a great advancement in modern times and are available in market according to the particular need of the user.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These are available as whiteners or desensitising toothpastes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before using any dentifrice do take advice from your dentist since not every toothpaste may do good to your dentition. And these are prescribed according to your needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Keep smiling!!<\/em><br><em>And for more such helpful topics keep visiting our site .<\/em><br><em>Any queries are most welcomed in the comment box.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read :<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/24\/important-tips-for-maintaining-good-oral-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Important tips for maintaining good\u00a0oral health.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Though the word \u2018dentifrices\u2019 might appear as\u00a0 something fancy or\u00a0 complicated to you in the first site, ironically it is the most common method used by 97% of the world\u2019s population as a part of the daily oral hygiene routine. What are dentifrices? Origin and history of Dentifrices. 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