Manufacturers of mouthwashes say that their products kill bacteria and clinics have been recommending the use of mouthwash for decades and is said to significantly improve gingival health [1] . I am very interested in these claims stating how effective mouthwashes are and I would like to find out the importance of the products in our daily lives demonstrated in my experiment. Mouthwashes play a very important role in preventing plaque formation and also it reduces cavities and a gum disease known as periodontal disease. Periodontal disease makes the teeth detach from the gums as a result of an inflammatory response to plaque, but not only does this disease affect the teeth only, it also has other symptoms such as being a risk factor for having …show more content…
Oral bacteria have a narrow pH range of 5.5 to 8 [7], yet citric acid has a low pH of 2.2 [8], hence making the product antibacterial. I have high expectations for this product because usually, natural products seem to work very effectively and efficiently than commercial, man-made products. Such as soap products for example, commercial soap products have ingredients which are sometimes harmful and usually natural products have ingredients which are good and healthy for the skin[12].
Another mouthwash will be boots smile breath spray which sole purpose is to only make your mouth smell nice as it is a cosmetic mouthwash. This is boots® branded, hence it is not a very popular mouthwash to use.
Another product is boots smile antiseptic mouthwash which is also from boots, this mouthwash is different to the other mouthwashes due to its antiseptic properties; this product contains alcohol which is said to cause a burning feeling in the mouth. Unlike the breath spray it is meant for killing
Scoffield, H. (2011, October 03). Ottawa to review safety of key ingredient in anti-bacterial soaps. The
Scope, a green mint tasting mouthwash, was positions as a great tasting mouth refreshing brand that provided bad breath protection. It is the first brand that offers both effective protection against bad breath and a better taste than other mouthwashes.
Clorox and Lysol are the most commonly used disinfectants in the country. Disinfectants are used to kill bacteria which are microorganisms that grow rapidly and that can be found everywhere. Bacteria cannot be seen with the naked eyes but they are present, on your phone, desk, computer, even in the air, and they can also lead to diseases such as cholera. Some people prefer Clorox over Lysol to clean with. These two disinfectants had been tested to find out which one is the most effective at killing bacteria. Clorox is often said to be the best due to containing an active ingredient known as sodium hypochlorite which contains antibacterial activity. To test this hypothesis, a table was sprayed in three different sections, one with Clorox, one
Based on aim 1 of the experiment, the goal is to find a connection between braces and canker sores by testing the microbiota. For this test, participants will have the oral microbiota profiled based on those with braces and those that do not have braces, with a special focus on canker sore formation. Each of the participants will have an oral examination completed before the experiment is performed and again after its conclusion, to detect any differences that could occur with canker sores. This test will se...
Hygienist are the dentists who educate their patients on the importance of oral health care. Hygienist examine any chipped tooth,damage filling,discolored or swollen gums, and also take x-rays, and help prevent tooth decay. Today, dental care focuses on prevention. Preventing tooth decay and related problems is the main job of a dental hygienist. As generations pass, not many people are fully aware of the downside of not properly taking care of their pearly whites. This topic was brought to my attention by noticing the lack of dental hygiene among my peers. This doesn’t necessarily just mean having only cavities, sore gums, but also bad breath.
Listerine created a market for mouthwash in the 1920’s when they marketed it as a solution to chronic halitosis. However, in 1983, a new feature was added in which Listerine also fights plaque making it more desirable for consumers concerned with dental hygiene. Today, it continues to fight bad breath, and plaque having 70% of the total market share. According to Johnson & Johnson’s 2012 Annual Report one of the positive contributors to operational results was international sales of Listerine oral care products.
Pediatric Dentistry is a fantastic job for me considering how much I adore children, the median annual wage is excellent, and dental hygiene is greatly preeminent to me. I cannot envision a better career path for myself. I have always been a person who can interact easily with children. In addition, I also enjoy the idea of being able to help children feel great about their teeth and smile. Being a dentist is much more to me than just cleaning a child's teeth. It is also about boosting the child's self-confidence by encouraging them to brush their teeth and take care of their smile
Wiener, R. Constance, Richard J. Crout, and Michael A. Wiener. "Toothpaste use by children, oral
The prevention of periodontitis is straightforward for patients. The first step in prevention is to assure that the patient is brushing twice a day utilising the proper brushing technique. Patients who fear the contraction of periodontitis are not encouraged to brush too much however, as excessive brushing with poor technique can lead to other oral problems such as the reduction of the gums (gingival recession). Brushing at least twice a day help inhibit the growth of unwanted bacteria and prevents plaque, and thus tartar from forming. Patients who wish to prevent periodontitis should also floss daily. Flossing daily includes the spaces between each tooth, as well as behind the last two molars on the mandibular and maxillary arches. Flossing should get in below the gum line to prevent bacteria from congregating just below the surface. The last at home, over-the-counter treatment available for the prevention of periodontitis is the use of an antiseptic mouthwash. While proper use of mouthwash in conjunction with the other techniques can help cure gingivitis, once periodontal disease has elapsed stage 1 of periodontal disease, no amount of mouthwash or brushing can restore attachment lost in the periodontium.
Tooth brushing techniques causing gingival trauma are a significant factor for gingival recession. The frequency, duration and force of brushing all contribute to recession. Excessive force and improper technique may lead to ...
Eliminating bacteria through good oral hygiene is not possible. The gum tissue begins pulling away from the teeth. This creates pockets that allow bacteria to build up, which leads to an infection. As your body fights the harmful bacteria, the bone and tissue holding the teeth in place begins to break down. The pockets deepen and begin filling with pus.
Colgate is a high ranked oral hygiene company that produces toothpastes, mouthwashes, toothbrushes and dental floss that was founded in 1807 by William Colgate in New York City. In 1820, Colgate built their first starch factory in New Jersey. Years later, in 1857, the founder William Colgate death resulted in the company being passed down to his son Samuel Colgate. In 1864, Colgate collaborated with B.J. Johnson who founded the Palmolive Company. The Colgate-Palmolive Company began having much success in the late 1800’s with all of their new products such as hand soaps and the many different appearances of toothpaste from glass jars to collapsible tubes. In 1900, Colgate won top honors in Paris at the World’s Fair for their soaps and perfumes. Colgate was very successful internationally that they came established in Europe, Canada, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. After so many accomplishments internationally and locally, “Colgate-Palmolive Company” was officially the company’s name in 1953. By the late 1900’s, Colgate sold over 1.6 million toothbrushes annually and was serving over 56 countries and hits the $5 billion mark in sales. The company began initiating an Oral Care program after collaborating up Kolynos in Latin America. The oral care program, which is called Bright Smiles, Bright Futures that is established to 50 countries and serves over 50 million children a year. Today, the CEO of Colgate is Ian M. Cook & Colgate’s focuses are Oral Care, Personal Care, Pet Nutrition, and Home Care and provides in over 200 countries and have numerous awards including 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies from Ethisphere Magazine. In my research, based on preliminary information, I will find evidence that will attempt to pro...
In these series of experiments, what would like to be known is how bacterial growth is affected by antiseptics and how these antiseptics prevent bacteria on your
vi. One possible improvement could have been to add an extra part to the investigation, involving the formation of a calcium citrate precipitate from the citric acid in the lemon juice (using limewater of a known molarity), which could be extracted and weighed:
There are many uses for new inventions. Edible toothpaste is used in space and in society. For example, in the 1960’s, rocket ships (Apollo 11) were tight and cramped. These rockets could not fit a toilet or a sink in as the whole rocket was filled with mission-related equipment. In space this toothpaste was used so that a toilet or a sink was not needed to brush one’s teeth. As the flights were really long and oral health would become a problem, scientists wanted to solve this problem. These scientists worked with dentists and sought to find a solution. This is how they came up with space paste or also known as ingestible toothpaste. Another useful and innovative toothpaste is made from all-natural ingredients, which makes it a very healthy toothpaste. This toothpaste is called Neonisin. There is an active ingredient in Neonisin and this is “Nisin”. Nisin is a peptide, which is harvested from lactic bacteria found in soy bean curd. In daily life, this toothpaste is used in many families as an alternative toothpaste for children and as a first toothpaste for babies. This is possible ...