Brushing your teeth is a common hygienic procedure for every person. But this was not always the case, for example, in the Middle Ages, teeth were not brushed at all. In the middle of the 19th century, toothpaste appeared, consisting of chalk and soap. Nowadays, dentifrices are made on the basis of silicates, contain fluoride and various additives.
In a huge variety of pastes, gels for cleaning teeth, it is not easy to choose a high-quality, effective preparation. Manufacturers in the pursuit of profit may include components harmful to humans in the composition of the paste. When choosing a toothpaste, you need to pay attention to the ingredients, as well as focus on well-known brands.
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Fluoride is a trace mineral recommended by the World Health Organization as an ingredient in toothpaste. When combined with tooth enamel, fluoride is incorporated into its structure. Enamel is restored by restoring the required amount of calcium and phosphorus.The teeth are strengthened, the process of caries is stopped.
A paste containing fluoride can be used by almost everyone. The exceptions are regions where the fluorine content in water exceeds the permissible level. In Russia they make up 10%. This information can be obtained from the local sanitary and epidemiological station.
About the benefits and harms of fluoride paste:
It is usually recommended for children. Most dentists believe that the use of such a paste is ineffective, since human saliva contains a significant amount of calcium, almost nothing is absorbed from the paste.
Such a paste performs a purely hygienic function. It does not contain enamel protection components. Baking soda cleans teeth well and refreshes the mouth. The use of the paste has a mild whitening effect.
Such additives do not add cleaning or strengthening properties to the teeth. Bee products are useful when consumed internally.
The paste contains herbal extracts that help strengthen the gums. This drug is especially effective for gum disease (gingivitis, periodontitis). Main function: removal of inflammation, reduction of bleeding gums. Pasta with herbs gently cleans teeth.
The effect of whitening has not been proven, and the consequences have not been studied. There is an opinion that aggressive abrasives can contribute to the erasure of tooth enamel. It is not recommended to brush your teeth with such pastes regularly. With increased sensitivity of the teeth, it is better not to use such a paste at all.
Tooth powder in the composition has many cleansing components. It is recommended to use it no more than 2 times a week for lovers of coffee, tea, smokers, owners of dentures.
In gel pastes, plaque-dissolving agents, most often silicon dioxide, act as a cleaning component. The degree of purification is small. Pastes in the form of a gel are produced mainly for children.
Ordinary toothpaste has a good cleansing property without harming tooth enamel.
Oral hygiene has a long history. This is confirmed by archaeological excavations, when devices for brushing teeth were found. Soaked chewing sticks were used as a brush. In Kievan Rus, oak brushes replaced the modern toothbrush. At the end of the 15th century in China, boar bristles were inserted into a bamboo stick, and in Europe it was horse hair.
In ancient Greece, teeth were cleaned with a linen cloth soaked in saline solution with sulfurous oil. For the back teeth, a stick with a tissue attached to it was used. In India, neem tree branches have been used for brushing teeth since ancient times.
At the end of the 18th century, a prototype of a modern toothbrush appeared - a tuft of bristles from a cow's tail was inserted in a drilled hole in a handle made of cow bone. During the First World War, the base of the brush was made of celluloid. Animal bristles were used until 1937.
This year, nylon was invented in the laboratory of Du Pont Wallace H. Carothers, which has received wide application in various fields. A year later, the nylon bristle toothbrush Dr. West's Miracle-Tuft Toothbrush, which quickly replaced natural bristles.
It had many disadvantages: it did not dry well and contributed to the growth of bacteria. Nylon Benefits:
In the middle of the last century, soft nylon was created. A toothbrush with him cost more than a hard one. Today, bristles can be made not only from nylon, but also from polyurethane and polyvinyl. There is no fundamental difference between them.
Toothbrushes are available in a variety of hardness, sizes, and colors. The choice is up to the buyer.
In addition to ordinary toothbrushes, special ones can be found on sale. Children's, in which ordinary or rubber bristles are used. There are special brushes for problem teeth:
People with good teeth are not recommended to use such brushes.
Each package of toothpaste contains the following information: the name of the manufacturer, its address. There must be a Rostest sign.
How to use the toothbrush:
About the right choice of toothbrush - in choosing:
Preventive paste for removing soft and mineralized plaque, removing food pigments from coffee, tea, tobacco. It is available in two forms: a tube with a nominal volume of 75 ml and single doses with a holder ring, each of which is 1.8 g. The product does not contain xylitol and fluoride. There are two flavors to choose from - mint and melon.
Average price: 1320 rubles.
The product is made using the latest technology. It allows you to achieve perfect results in a short time. The composition effectively destroys stains from the surface of the teeth, restores and strengthens the enamel.
When applied, the paste foams and envelops the entire tooth.The active mineral complex has restorative and strengthening properties, and a moderate level of abrasiveness does not harm the enamel.
The content of the tube (weight 116 g) has a mild mint flavor, reduces the risk of caries, whitens the tooth surface by 1-2 tones.
Average price: 1000 rubles.
The best whitening paste in its low price range is Blend-a-med 3D White. As part of one abrasive substance, perfectly coping with plaque. The high content of fluorine helps to strengthen the teeth. Pasta is represented by six shades of taste.
Average price: 160 rubles.
Foaming toothpaste with whitening and antibacterial action. In the line of the brand, drugs that contain medicinal herbs are popular.
The average price is 110 rubles.
According to most dentists, this paste is considered the best in giving natural whiteness to teeth. The composition contains natural ingredients that cause antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
The main advantage of the paste is the presence of natural ingredients in the composition, which help to restore the natural whiteness of the teeth without damaging the enamel.
Average price: 250 rubles.
According to most buyers, this Russian paste does an excellent job with the main function - whitening. This is due to two components: polydon and papain. Also, the rate of cleansing is affected by the carbamide peroxide in the paste.
As a result of monthly use, teeth are whitened by two to three tones. Splat Extreme White is not recommended for daily use, it should be alternated with regular or therapeutic paste.
Average price: 185 rubles.
Paste-cream for the prevention of caries with a content of 0.21% sodium fluoride in a tube of 113 g. It is designed for those in need of remineralization of hard dental tissues, relieving symptoms of hypersensitivity.The cream, reacting with saliva, releases calcium and fluorine, thereby strengthening tooth enamel. The main difference of the product from competitive models is the presence of an innovative ingredient fTCP, which helps to reverse lesions at the white spot stage (complex therapy), has a taste of vanilla mint, and provides protection from roots.
Average price: 550 rubles.
The product is specially designed for sensitive teeth and contains revolutionary Microrepair microparticles, which are similar in composition to tooth enamel. Due to their peculiarity, they penetrate into the smallest cracks, dentinal canals, restore the structure of the enamel, eliminate pain when cleaning or eating hot / cold food.
Zinc ions resist plaque, calculus formation, keep teeth strong and healthy. This product is recommended for the oral cavity after professional cleaning in the dental clinic, with transparency of the enamel, bruxism, hyperesthesia, wedge-shaped defect, and also helps with the destruction of the enamel and gingival recession.
Release form - 75 ml tube does not contain parabens, fluorine and SLS. This product is suitable for adults and children under 7 years of age.
Average price: 390 rubles.
The complex paste-gel with a nominal volume of 75 ml is designed to prevent the action of bacteria that cause bad breath. The content of the tube fights bacteria on the teeth, tongue, cheeks and gums, giving them excellent protection for 12 hours.
This product belongs to the professional line of oral care products, as its other advantages include:
The product is suitable for daily use for people with hypersensitivity, as well as for those who have caries, plaque, tartar, darkening of the enamel, gum problems.
Average price: 147 rubles.
Toothpaste perfectly helps with bleeding gums, refreshes the oral cavity. Forest balm "Forte Active" contains tea tree oil, which allows you to increase the protection of teeth and mucous membranes from harmful bacteria.
The average price is 65 rubles.
Popular all over the world pasta, which previously could only be bought in a pharmacy, is now available to everyone. Pasta R.O.C.S. Pro delicately affects tooth enamel, perfectly whitens.Suitable for those who are sensitive to certain components in other pastes. Thanks to minty taste, it perfectly refreshes the oral cavity.
Average price: 400 rubles.
This toothpaste from a German manufacturer has many positive reviews. The therapeutic effect has been approved by experts and confirmed by various studies. Paste Lacalut is an effective remedy for periodontal disease and bleeding gums.
Average price: 250 rubles.
Universal gel-like paste based on natural ingredients is designed for daily prevention of caries in adults and children (age 10+ years).
On a note! It is recommended to clean the oral cavity at least 2 times daily after meals.
The product contains active and inactive ingredients, including argan extract, which provides gentle cleansing of tooth enamel and gums. Phytosterols present in argan effectively relieve inflammation in soft tissues.Vitamin E, saponins and antioxidants perfectly cleanse and tone gums.
The product is available in a 115 ml tube. The composition may include various powder additives that freshen the breath and individually affect the oral cavity. The most common include cranberry or passion fruit seed powder, tea tree oil, mint leaf powder.
Cranberry moisturizes and strengthens the lipid barrier of the skin, passion fruit promotes good blood circulation in tissues, improves tone, soothes irritated gums, tea tree has an antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal effect on the oral cavity.
Cost: from 112 rubles.
This Russian-made pasta belongs to the lowest price category and is the best. She does an excellent job of cleaning her teeth.
Average price: 35 rubles.
Toothpaste of this brand belongs to the medical and is the leader in this series. You can read and hear a lot of positive reviews from dentists about Parodontax paste. Its main advantage is its composition. Manufacturers were able to make better quality pasta, thanks to useful and necessary ingredients.
In the composition of herbal extracts: echinacea, chamomile, sage and other useful components.
Average price: 200 rubles.
The paste of this well-known company has an instant effect - this is how it attracts. After all, the inflammatory processes of the oral cavity are removed instantly. A large number of paste buyers have experimented with Sensodyne Express Treatment.
The product occupies a high position of the therapeutic effect due to its high analgesic effect.
Average price: 250 rubles.
The product is intended for children from 0 to 3 years old for effective care of gums and milk teeth. Recommended for use during teething. Thanks to the bright packaging and pleasant taste, the child from an early age will form a positive attitude towards the cleaning process.
The composition of the product is absolutely safe when swallowing the contents of the tube. The nominal volume is 30 ml. Despite the small amount of the mixture, it lasts for a long time. Calcium glycerophosphate - one of the components that compensates for the lack of calcium in the enamel.
Average price: 200 rubles.
Toothpaste based on natural ingredients was created according to Thai recipes with a taste of melon and guava. It is intended for children aged 3-10 years, does not injure mucous and thin tooth enamel.
With regular use, the oral cavity is under reliable protection, enamel and gums are restored, and prevents caries.
Since the composition does not contain fluorine and lauryl sulfate, the substance is safe if accidentally swallowed. Each component has a plant origin, and also has a healing property. For example, guava leaves reduce toothache, cope with bleeding gums, help with stomatitis, and also destroy harmful microbes; melon strengthens bone tissue, starts the regeneration process, eliminates inflammation and ulcers on the mucous membranes, and also has an antibacterial effect.
Produced in a tube with a net weight of 50 g. The consistency of the contents is thick, easily foaming, due to which it is economically consumed and lasts for a long time.
Average price: 255 rubles.
Product without fluorine and sugar for ages 0-4 years. It is designed for erupting teeth and gums. Gently affects the oral cavity, strengthens the enamel, protecting it from premature abrasion. The gel reduces pain, has a pleasant taste. Contains aloe vera.
Shelf life - 18 months.
Average price: 75 rubles.
In terms of ingredients, this paste is the best for children. Many mothers respond positively after applying the paste. It contains only safe elements: seaweed, essential oils and other components.
The paste has a beneficial effect on the entire oral cavity. The pleasant aroma of calendula has a calming effect.
Average price: 450 rubles.
SPLAT paste has an airy, light texture, thanks to which it is recommended for cleaning for children with actively cutting teeth. When cleaning, it gently affects the gums, eliminating soreness. Contains natural ingredients: licorice extract, calcium, lactic ferments.
Pasta has received a lot of positive and recommendatory feedback from moms.
Average price: 250 rubles.
An overview of this and a number of other remedies useful for children's teeth is in the video:
With so many dentifrices to choose from, it can be hard to choose the right one. To do this, you need to know the characteristics of high-quality paste:
When choosing a paste, you can read reviews, learn about the composition, pros and cons of the product. For gum problems, you need to pick up a paste with medicinal herbs. Poor quality toothpaste can lead to an undesirable result: poor cleaning, allergic reaction.