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Also known as tooth paste, toothpastes
thumb|alt=Photo with toothpaste from a tube of toothpaste being applied to the bristles of a toothbrush in the foreground|Toothpaste from a tube being applied to the bristles of a toothbrush Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice that is used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the aesthetics of teeth. Toothpaste is used to promote oral hygiene: it is an abrasive that aids in removing dental plaque and food from the teeth, assists in suppressing halitosis, and delivers active ingredients (most commonly fluoride) to help prevent tooth decay (dental caries) and gum disease (gingivitis). Due
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Toothpaste is a paste or gel substance used with a toothbrush to clean teeth and maintain oral health by removing plaque and food debris, freshening breath, and delivering ingredients like fluoride to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. It matters because regular toothpaste use is a key part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
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Research
7,541 papers- The use of hydroxyapatite toothpaste to prevent dental caries.ReviewOdontology · 2022O'Hagan-Wong K, Enax J, Meyer F et al.DOI: 10.1007/s10266-021-00675-4
- Evidence-based recommendation on toothpaste use.Brazilian oral research · 2014Cury JA, Tenuta LMDOI: 10.1590/S1806-83242014.50000001
- Is whitening toothpaste safe for dental health?: RDA-PE method.Dental materials journal · 2022Kim JH, Kim S, Truong VM et al.DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2021-303
- An introduction to toothpaste - its purpose, history and ingredients.Monographs in oral science · 2013Lippert FDOI: 10.1159/000350456
- Enamel remineralization and repair results of Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite toothpaste on deciduous teeth: an effective option to fluoride toothpaste.