Danbuy, CT dentist Jay M. Marks, DMD explains that Toothpaste is a compostion of ingredients in the form of a gel or paste. Its main use is not to polish brass but it is genertally used by placing it on a toothbrush. When used like this, it is the way to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of good oral hygiene. Its mechanism of use is to serve as an abrasive material that removes dental plaque (microscopic colonies of bacteria), and food from the teeth. This is one method of preventing bad breath or halitosis. Some of the active components are fluoride, and/or xylitol, to help prevent tooth and gum disease (gingivitis). Actually, the mechanism of cleaning is achieved by the mechanical actions of the bristles of the toothbrush, (not by the toothpaste, you you have to use elbow grease). Other ingredients sometimes used can be sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or salt. Additionally there is 20-42% water. So the three main compo0nents are abrasives, fluoride, and detergents. If the toothpaste tube had enough room for detailed instructions, you would be warned not to swallow the toothpaste, but have no fear, if you do, it would not be harmful in small amounts.
Toothpaste History The Greeks, and Romans, improved the toothpaste recipes by adding crushed bones and oyster shells, which was used as abrasives. In the 9th century, fashion designer Ziryab, a Persian musician, invented a form of toothpaste, which was popular throughout Spain in its Islamic period. The precise ingredients of his toothpaste are unknown, mystery today, but stories tell us it was functional and pleasant tasting. It is unknown whether these first used toothpastes were used by themselves, or rubbed onto the teeth with early toothbrushes, or rags. There is also evidence that it was usd with neem-tree twigs or miswak, which was a teeth cleaning twig. Present day toothpaste and powders came into general during the nineteenth century.
If you have any questions regarding maintaining your own oral hygiene, or would like an examination and cleaning, please contact our office.
Toothpaste History The Greeks, and Romans, improved the toothpaste recipes by adding crushed bones and oyster shells, which was used as abrasives. In the 9th century, fashion designer Ziryab, a Persian musician, invented a form of toothpaste, which was popular throughout Spain in its Islamic period. The precise ingredients of his toothpaste are unknown, mystery today, but stories tell us it was functional and pleasant tasting. It is unknown whether these first used toothpastes were used by themselves, or rubbed onto the teeth with early toothbrushes, or rags. There is also evidence that it was usd with neem-tree twigs or miswak, which was a teeth cleaning twig. Present day toothpaste and powders came into general during the nineteenth century.
If you have any questions regarding maintaining your own oral hygiene, or would like an examination and cleaning, please contact our office.
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