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Toothpastes
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Mechanical teeth cleaning
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Brushing teeth
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dental flossing
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Use of chemical agents
The most common dental problems, such as tooth decay and gum disease, are caused by microorganisms in biofilm (dental plaque). Although the mouth ensures that its own flora is kept in a healthy balance, similar to other body cavities such as the nose, larynx, etc., until the teeth come out, as the teeth erupt, there are fixed surfaces in the mouth on which microorganisms can attach and multiply, and in order for this flora to remain in a healthy and non-disease-causing balance, the biofilm layer is brushed off the tooth surfaces. - It needs to be cleaned periodically, as tools such as dental floss are damaged by rubbing on the surface.
Toothbrushing with a designated brush (not wipes, cloths or etc) should be started after the first tooth eruption.
To keep the biofilm on tooth surfaces at non-disease-causing levels, they should be brushed twice a day.
Tooth paste
Toothpastes are a daily self-care tool with worldwide success in preventing tooth decay in children and adults. The most effective way to remove bacterial plaque, which is the basis of caries formation, is mechanical cleaning using a toothbrush. Other products, such as toothpaste and mouthwash, also increase the effect of this mechanical cleaning. Although toothpaste is sold in grocery stores, markets and pharmacies, its choice for oral and dental health is an important choice that may affect the risk level of caries.
In light of current scientific evidence, using fluoride-free toothpaste is considered a caries risk factor in individuals consuming simple carbohydrates in a modern diet.
Toothpaste contents
Different flavors and packaging may have slight differences in formulas.
In the light of current scientific evidence, using fluoride-free toothpaste is considered a caries risk factor in individuals consuming simple carbohydrates in a modern diet.
According to purposes of use:
- Anti-caries
- It has antibacterial properties that prevent plaque formation
- Reduces tartar formation
- Tooth desensitizer
- Contains whitening ingredients
What is Fluoride and what does it do?
Fluorine is an element widely found in water, soil and the earth.
Its importance for dentistry is that it is the most frequently used active ingredient in oral care products, which chemically slows down the development of dental caries and has reversing effects on early stage caries.
As access to foods containing simple sugar increases in the world, the incidence of tooth decay has increased in most countries, and fluoride toothpastes can be used in drinking water etc. according to the health policy preferences of the countries. Contact with fluoride has reduced the incidence of tooth decay in countries.
