Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 11

Herbal Toothpaste: A Comprehensive Overview

1Intern, Institute of Dental Sciences

2Professor and Head, Department of Periodontics and Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Abstract

Dental caries is the microbial infectious disease. In recent years it is the most comment health problem in the world. Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrices used with a tooth brush to promote oral hygiene. Tooth paste cleans the teeth protects them against tooth decay and keeps them looking healthy and attractive to look at also ensuring fresh breath. Brushing the teeth is only effective if using toothpaste as well.

Keywords

Toothpaste, Gel Dentrifices, Oral Hygiene, Brushing, Plaque, Calculus