Investigating the Effect ofTeeth Cleaning Agents on the Growth of Bacte

Investigating the government issue of Different Teeth Cleaning Agents on the Growth of BacteriaOn account of the price and variety of tooth cleaning agents availableon the market, an probe was conducted into the effect ofdifferent tooth cleaning agents containing different ingredients onthe growth of odontiasis bacteria. The tooth cleaning agents tested wereColgate total antibacterial toothpaste with Triclosan (3 pence/ml),Boots non fluoride toothpaste (less than a penny/ml), dental consonant carebaking soda toothpaste (2 pence/ml) and a twig from a nativetoothbrush tree Salvadora persica commonly known as Muswak (30 pencefor cardinal weeks supply, toothbrush not required as twig carries out the utilisation of a toothbrush).Gingivitis (inflammation to gingival tissue in the mouth) caused byexcessive make-up of plaque is not just a problem for children, itcontinues throughout intent as long as natural teeth are in the mouth.The three most common bacteria that cause dental comp laint areStreptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus species, and Actinomyces species.According to an article titled super toothpaste by W. F Lee(Prevention magazine, Dec 97, p67) it is said, Make room fluoride. A brisk toothpaste is coming and it promises to strike the kind of blow togingivitis that made fluoride famous for engagement cavities. The keyingredient Triclosan is a common antimicrobial agent already in wideuse in products such as antibacterial soap. Scientists think Triclosanmay reduce gingivitis by inhibiting the growth of plaque causebacteria. In a major study submitted to the FDA, the newTriclosan-fluoride paste (sold as Colgate total) performedsignificantly better than standard fluoride only toothpaste in helpingto oppose plaque, tartar and gingivitis. This combination ofTriclosan and fluoride is the first toothpaste to earn the BritishDental stand seal of acceptance for fighting four dentalproblems at once- gingivitis, plaque, tooth diminution and tartar.1c Nonfluorid e toothpastes are suitable for psyches who require acontrolled level of fluoride. This would be curiously relevant incases whereby the tap water is heavily fluoridated or the individualis taking fluoride supplements. Baking soda toothpaste, also known assodium bicarbonate paste kills bacteria that cause plaque and bad touch and acts as a mild abrasive. According to the journal ofClinical Denti... ...o 672c Kelly J (1997) Brush up your act Grocer Oct 4 1997 volume 220 knave no 413c Meskin L.H (1997) Much ado about nothing ledger of the American dental association Oct 1997 volume 128 Page no 13474c Blinkhorn A (1997) Keeping faith in fluoride Chemist and druggist May 24 1997, Volume 247, Page no 245c Author unknown (1997) getting the most of your medical dollar Money matters August 1997 Volume 6, upshot 3 Page no 36c Hattab F.N (1997) Muswak the natural toothbrush Journal of Clinical Dentistry Volume 8, NO 5 Page no 125-129Information from multimedia1d En carta encyclopaedia, 1995 VersionAcknowledgements* Ms. E Haynes for provision of sterilised implement and teaching of microbiology module.* The British Dental Association for provision of statistical dilate of consumer sales.* Colgate Palmolive UK for details on Colgate total toothpaste.* Science line for general nurture on types of toothpastes.* Mr. Kayum, Sub Rung Centre, 131 Green Street (Forest gate), London E7 8JF for learning on Salvadora Persica Muswak* Wellcome Science Museum, Euston Road, London for use of their library facilities.