Toothbrush and Toothpaste:
How to choose a best toothbrush for you:
Head size : Small.
Anatomic grips :
To help you make the correct tooth brushing mooves.
Bristles: Nylon.
The shape of Bristles: Rounded; to avoid damaging
the gums.
Hardness of Bristles: Soft.
When to change your toothbrush?
- Every 3 to 4 months.
- Immediately after the bristles start to lose their natural position on the head of the toothbrush.
- After a cold or flue.
How to store your toothbrush?
Wash & rinse well the toothbrush to remove any
remaining toothpaste,food debris & bacteria.
Store it in an upright position in a ventilated area to
help drying.
Do not cover the
toothbrush head or put it in a closet, at least not before it dries
compleatly,. The moisture that remains on the toothbrush may help the growth of
bacteria.
If your toothbrush
is stored in the same holder with another person’s tooth brush,keep them
separated to avoid cross contamination.
Toothpaste:- (Composition/Ingredients)
Sodium fluoride (NaF) / Sodium monofluorophosphate-
SMFP(Na2PO3F)
The concentration of fluoride In a toothpaste for adults
is 1000 to 1450 ppm maximum.
For children- 500 to 1000 ppm (to prevent cases of
fluorosis)
a. Bactericidal agents: Triclosan (to kill bacteria)
b. Bacteriostatic
agents: Zinc (Zinc chloride or Zinc
citrate) ~ { to stop the growth of dental plaque bacteria by inhibiting their
metabolism}
c. Surfactants (Detergents) & foaming agents à Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) & Amoniun
Lauryl Sulfate.
d. Anti-tartar agents as Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate.
e. De-sensitising agents (to relieve tooth sensitivity) à Strontium chloride, potassium
citrate and potassium nitrate.
f. Abrasives: calcium phosphate (Chalk) & Alumina,
Silicon dioxide (Silica), Titanium dioxide.
Baking soda (Sodium bicarbonate)
g. Teeth whitening agents: Hydrogen peroxide or Sodium
carbonate.
Additional ingredients such as enzymes , Vitamins , herbs
,calcium , mouthwash etc.
Some tips on how to choose a toothpaste:
~ Choose a toothpaste
that contains fluoride. Fluoride toothpastes are proven to prevent caries.
~ If you have a tooth sensitivity problem avoid the use
of whitening toothpastes.
Choose the toothpaste that tastes and feels best for you.
If you find that certain ingredients in toothpaste are
irritating to your teeth or gums, try changing toothpastes. If the problem
continues, see your dentist.
Your children’s toothpaste:
The fluoride
concentration must not exceed 1000 ppm.
Have a pleasant
taste.
Not to contain
sugar.
Have a pleasant
& amusing appearance.
Thank you for your patience.