This cross-sectional study evaluated the consumption of fluoridated dentifrice and associated factors in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. A total of 688 households were selected. A structured questionnaire was answered by the mother to obtain demographics, habits, and toothpaste consumption. Household toothpaste consumption was considered low when a tube lasted > 1 month and high w...

The number of tooth whitening products available to patients has grown dramatically during recent years. While peroxide is the primary agent found in products that bleach and remove intrinsic sources of discoloration, various ingredients are incorporated in formulations to remove and inhibit extrinsic sources of tooth discoloration, ie, tooth stain. Recently, an advanced antitartar ingredient w...

Introduction Consumer oral hygiene products play a key role in improving and maintaining population health. The personal care market is rapidly diversifying; growing number of dentifrices marketed 'natural' fluoride-free are entering mainstream retailers, which may have implications for the health 'with regards to caries risk. Aims To investigate range fluoride concentrations, flavour formulati...

statement of problem: the effectiveness of fluoride dentifrices in reducing dental caries is well documented. however, not all fluoride dentifrices are equally effective purpose: the objective of this experimental study was to compare fluoride uptake from pooneh pediatric toothpaste and an ada-approved pediatric dentifrice, in sound enamel of primary teeth. materials and methods: in an in vitro...

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an electro-ionizing toothbrush with stannous fluoride in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity following periodontal surgery. Thirty-twQ volunteers with dentin hypersensitivity were dividcd in two equal groups each using different methods : (Group I ) stannous fluoride dentifrice and hyG Brnde ionizing brush without a battery and (Group ...

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of ayurvedic toothpaste on salivary pH and buffer capacity.Seventy individuals aged 25-50 years who fulfilled inclusion criteria were enrolled. After a washout period one week, participants grouped into two, using (n=35) other control (n=35). Unstimulated saliva sample was collected at two intervals, i.e., pre usage post (4 weeks) toothpaste. The capacity...