TOOTHPASTES

TOOTHPASTES

1. Brushing with Fluoride t/paste can reduce caries by 25%

   • COCHRANE REVIEW

2. CONTENTS

   • ABRASIVES:Cleansing polishing agents: removes plaque/pellicle eg Calcium carbonate
     • DETERGENTS:lower surface tension/plaque
       • Aids foaming actions: SODIUM LAURYL SULPHATE
         • BINDING AGENTS:alginates/gums for storage
           • HUMECTANTS:used to prevent drying out
             • FLAVOURING:sweetners
               • PRESERVATIVES:prevent bacterial growth ie benzoates
                 • water, colouring agents
                   • FLUORIDE

3. Children's t/paste:<1000ppm

   • 1500ppm children >7yrs old
     • 2800ppm for high risk pts 10yrs
       • 5000ppm >16yrs

4. BRUSHING ADVICE

   • T/paste100ppm reduction in caries by 25%
     • older than7 - 1500ppm
       • brush x2 daily reduces caries by further14%
         • Peas sized amount on t/brush
           • Spit don't rinse - further 15% reduction in caries
             • Allows time for diffusion
               • under 7yrs old must be supervised

5. 1000ppmF for under 7's

   • children swallow about 50% of t/paste when brushing