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, a toothpaste consisting of chalk and soap appeared. Nowadays, dentifrices are made on the basis of silicates, contain fluoride and various additives.
It is not easy to choose a high-quality, effective preparation in a huge variety of pastes and gels for cleaning teeth. Manufacturers in the pursuit of profit can include components harmful to humans in the paste. When choosing a toothpaste, you need to pay attention to the constituent ingredients, and also focus on well-known brands.
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Fluoride is a micronutrient recommended by the World Health Organization as a component of toothpaste. When combined with tooth enamel, fluoride is incorporated into its structure. The enamel is restored by restoring the required amount of calcium and phosphorus. The teeth are strengthened, the process of caries occurrence stops.
Fluoride paste can be used by almost everyone. The exceptions are regions where the fluorine content in water exceeds the permissible level. In Russia they are 10%. This information can be obtained from your local sanitary and epidemiological station.
About the benefits and dangers of fluoride paste:
It is usually recommended for children. Most dentists believe that the use of such a paste is ineffective, since there is a significant amount of calcium in human saliva, and almost nothing is absorbed from the paste.
This paste has a purely hygienic function. It contains no enamel protection components. Baking soda cleans teeth well and freshens the oral cavity. The application of the paste has a mild whitening effect.
These additives do not add cleaning or strengthening properties to the teeth. Beekeeping products are beneficial when taken internally.
The paste contains herbal extracts that help strengthen the gums. Such a drug is especially effective for gum disease (gingivitis, periodontitis). Main function: relieving inflammation, reducing bleeding of the gums. Herbal paste gently cleanses teeth.
The whitening effect has not been proven and the effects have not been studied. It is believed that aggressive abrasives can erase the 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 contains many cleansing ingredients. 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. Its purification degree is small. Gel pastes are produced mainly for children.
Regular toothpaste has good cleaning properties without harming tooth enamel.
Oral hygiene has a long history. This is confirmed by archaeological excavations, when teeth cleaning devices were found. Soaked sticks and 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, wild boar bristles were inserted into a bamboo stick, and in Europe it was horse hair.
In ancient Greece, teeth were brushed with a linen cloth dipped in a saline solution with sulphurous oil. For the back teeth, a stick with tissue attached to it was used. In India, from ancient times to the present, twigs of the neem tree have been used to brush teeth.
At the end of the 18th century, a prototype of a modern toothbrush appears - a bunch of cow's tail bristles is inserted into a bore of cow bone in a drilled hole. During the First World War, the base of the brush was made of celluloid. Animal bristles were used until 1937.
This year, in the laboratory of Du Pont Wallace H. Carothers, nylon was invented, which has been widely used in various fields. A year later, the nylon bristle toothbrush Dr. West's Miracle-Tuft Toothbrush, which quickly replaced natural bristles.
It had many drawbacks: it did not dry well and promoted the multiplication of bacteria. The advantages of nylon:
In the middle of the last century, soft nylon was created. A toothbrush with it cost more than a hard one. Today, bristles can be made not only of nylon, but also of polyurethane and polyvinyl. There is no fundamental difference between them.
Toothbrushes are available in various degrees of hardness, size, and color. The choice is up to the buyer.
In addition to ordinary toothbrushes, you can find special ones on sale. Children with regular or rubber bristles.There are special brushes for problem teeth:
It is not recommended for people with good teeth to use these 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 a toothbrush:
About choosing the right toothbrush - in choosing:
Preventive paste for removing soft and mineralized plaque, removing food pigments from coffee, tea, tobacco. Available in two forms: a tube with a nominal volume of 75 ml and unidose 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 removes 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 regenerating and strengthening properties, and a moderate level of abrasiveness does not harm the enamel.
The contents of the tube (weight 116 g) has a mild mint taste, reduces the risk of caries, whitens the tooth surface by 1-2 tones.
Average price: 1000 rubles.
The best whitening paste at its lowest price point is Blend-a-med 3D White. It contains one abrasive substance that perfectly copes with dental plaque. The high fluoride content helps to strengthen the teeth. The paste is presented in six flavors.
Average price: 160 rubles.
Foaming toothpaste with whitening and antibacterial properties. In the line of the brand, drugs that contain medicinal herbs are popular.
Average price 110 rubles.
According to most dentists, this toothpaste is considered to be the best in giving natural teeth whiteness. 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 harming 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: polydone and papain. Also, the urea peroxide in the paste affects the speed of cleaning.
As a result of monthly use, teeth are whitened two to three shades. Splat Extreme White is not recommended for daily use and should be alternated with regular or medicated paste.
Average price: 185 rubles.
Cream paste 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 tooth tissues, relieving symptoms of hypersensitivity. The cream, reacting with saliva, releases calcium and fluoride, thereby strengthening the tooth enamel. The main difference between the product and competitive models is the presence of an innovative ingredient fTCP, which helps to reverse lesions at the stage of a white spot (complex therapy), has a vanilla mint flavor, and provides protection against roots.
Average price: 550 rubles.
The product is specially designed for sensitive teeth, contains revolutionary Microrepair microparticles, which are similar in composition to tooth enamel. Due to their peculiarity, they penetrate into tiny cracks, dentinal canals, restore the enamel structure, and eliminate pain when cleaning or eating hot / cold food.
Zinc ions resist plaque, stone formation, and keep teeth strong and healthy. This product is recommended for the oral cavity after professional cleaning in a dental clinic, with enamel transparency, bruxism, hyperesthesia, wedge-shaped defect, and also helps with enamel destruction and gum recession.
Release form - 75 ml tube does not contain parabens, fluoride and SLS. This product is suitable for adults and children under 7 years old.
Average price: 390 rubles.
Complex gel paste with a nominal volume of 75 ml is designed to prevent bacteria from causing bad breath. The contents of the tube fight bacteria on the teeth, tongue, cheeks and gums, giving them superior protection for 12 hours.
This product is classified as a 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 on the enamel, problems with gums.
Average price: 147 rubles.
The toothpaste perfectly helps with bleeding gums, refreshes the oral cavity.Forest balsam "Forte Active" contains tea tree oil, which increases the protection of teeth and mucous membranes from harmful bacteria.
Average price 65 rubles.
The popular all over the world pasta, which previously could only be bought at a pharmacy, is now available to everyone. R.O.C.S. paste Pro delicately affects tooth enamel, whitens perfectly. Suitable for those who are sensitive to some components in other pastes. Thanks to its mint flavor, it perfectly refreshes the oral cavity.
Average price: 400 rubles.
This toothpaste from a German manufacturer has many positive reviews. The healing effect has been approved by specialists and confirmed by various studies. Lacalut paste is an effective remedy for periodontal disease and bleeding gums.
Average price: 250 rubles.
A universal gel-like paste based on natural ingredients, developed for the daily prevention of caries in adults and children (ages 10+).
On a note! It is recommended to clean the oral cavity at least 2 times daily after meals.
The product contains active and inactive components, among which is argan extract, which provides gentle cleansing of tooth enamel and gums. The phytosterols present in argan are effective in reducing inflammation in soft tissues. Vitamin E, saponins and antioxidants flawlessly cleanse and tone the gums.
The product is produced in a 115 ml tube. The composition can include various powder additives that freshen the breath and individually affect the oral cavity. The most common are cranberry or passionfruit 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 antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal effects on the oral cavity.
Cost: from 112 rubles.
This Russian-made pasta belongs to the lowest price category and is the best. She perfectly copes with the main function - brushing your teeth.
Average price: 35 rubles.
The toothpaste of this brand belongs to the therapeutic one and is the leader in this series. You can read and hear a lot of positive dentist reviews about Parodontax paste. Its main advantage is its composition. Manufacturers were able to make the best quality pasta thanks to the beneficial and essential ingredients.
The composition contains herbal extracts: echinacea, chamomile, sage and other useful components.
Average price: 200 rubles.
The paste of this well-known company has an instant effect - with this it attracts. After all, inflammation of the oral cavity is removed instantly. A large number of pasta buyers have experimented with the 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 baby teeth. Recommended for use during teething. Thanks to the bright packaging and pleasant taste, the child will form a positive attitude towards the cleaning process from an early age.
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 is one of the components that compensates for the lack of calcium in the enamel.
Average price: 200 rubles.
The toothpaste based on natural ingredients is created according to Thai recipes with melon and guava flavor. It is intended for children 3-10 years old, does not injure mucous and thin tooth enamel.
With regular use, the oral cavity is under reliable protection, enamel and gums are restored, and caries is prevented.
Since the composition is free of fluoride and lauryl sulfate, the substance is safe if accidentally swallowed. Each component is of plant origin and also has medicinal properties. 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.
It is produced in a tube with a net weight of 50 g. The consistency of the contents is thick, easily foaming, thanks to which it is economically consumed and lasts for a long time.
Average price: 255 rubles.
Product without fluoride and sugar for ages 0-4 years. It is designed for teething 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.
The shelf life is 18 months.
Average price: 75 rubles.
In terms of its constituent components, 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 scent of calendula has a soothing effect.
Average price: 450 rubles.
The SPLAT paste has an airy light consistency, thanks to which it is recommended for cleaning for children with actively teething teeth. When cleaning, gently affects the gums, eliminating pain. It contains natural ingredients: licorice extract, calcium, milk enzymes.
The paste has received many positive and recommendatory reviews 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:
It is difficult to choose the right one in the huge assortment of teeth cleaning products. To do this, you need to know the characteristics of a high-quality paste:
When choosing a paste, you can read reviews, learn about the composition, pros and cons of the product. For problems with the gums, you need to pick up a paste with medicinal herbs. Poor quality toothpaste can lead to undesirable results: poor cleansing, allergic reaction.