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Oral Hygiene
23 articles on oral hygiene from our team.
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Oral Hygiene
Modern Toothpaste
An 18th-century American and British toothpaste recipe called for burned bread. Another formula around this time called for dragon's blood (a resin)…
· 1 min read
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Oral Hygiene
History, Early toothpastes
Since 5000 BC, the Egyptians made a tooth powder, which consisted of powdered ashes of ox hooves, myrrh, powdered and burnt eggshells, and pumice. The…
· 1 min read
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Oral Hygiene
Toothpaste, Triclosan
Reports have suggested triclosan, an active ingredient in many kinds of toothpastes, can combine with chlorine in tap water to form chloroform, which the…
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Oral Hygiene
Diethylene Glycol
The inclusion of sweet-tasting but toxic diethylene glycol in Chinese-made toothpaste led to a recall in 2007 involving multiple toothpaste brands in several…
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Oral Hygiene
Other Components of Toothpaste : Miscellaneous Components
Agents are added to suppress the tendency of toothpaste to dry into a powder. Included are various sugar alcohols, such as glycerol, sorbitol, or xylitol, or…
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Oral Hygiene
Ingredients of Toothpaste : Surfactants
Many, although not all, toothpastes contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or related surfactants (detergents). SLS is found in many other personal care…
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Oral Hygiene
Healthy Oral Habits at Home
Drink Plenty of Water Drink one glass of water with every meal and between meals Add frozen fruit in place of ice cubes Use an app to track your water intake…
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Oral Hygiene
Dental Advice for a Healthy Mouth
A visit to the dentist can make you feel anxious, even scared sometimes. You don't need to worry if you have good dental care habits. You can add the…
· 2 min read
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Oral Hygiene
Spring Cleaning For Your Mouth
Spring is here and it is usually when we do some Spring cleaning around our homes. Why not think about your oral hygiene the same way? Spring cleaning for…
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Oral Hygiene
Regular Dental Cleaning - Why It Is Important
While many fail in paying attention to oral healthcare, it is an undeniable fact that oral health is linked to your overall health. It is absolutely…
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Oral Hygiene
Get Informed by Knowing Bad Breath Causes
In the current world trend, a majority of people experience bad breathe from time to time. The condition can be caused by a number of things. For instance…
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