Tag: "toothpastes" at medical news

Water fluoridation and tooth decay

...molars are erupting into the oral cavity. Fluoride toothpastes are also recommended. Dental caries is caused as a result of the dissolution of tooth enamel by acids. Improper brushing, eating excess chocolates as well as a general neglect of oral hygiene also cause dental caries. Fluoride is recognized as a prot...

Cranberry juice to Prevent Dental Decay

...juice and integrate it into commercially available toothpastes or mouth rinses. If the venture turns out to be successful, millions of people worldwide would have a substantial improvement in their oral health status....

Scottish Children Have Worst Dental Health In Europe

...y. It is also recommended that children should use toothpastes that contain enough amounts of Fluoride. 'Scotland has a desperate record on dental health. These guidelines highlight the worryingly high levels of tooth decay among children in Scotland's most deprived communities despite an overall improvement in ...

'Microscopic Grains Used in Sun Block Creams may Cause Nerve Damage'

...ch are also used in consumer products such as some toothpastes and cosmetics, are harmful in the human body, Nature magazine said reporting the latest findings. But it also warned that a growing body of evidence suggests their safety cannot be taken for granted simply because larger particles of same substance...

Tooth-Whitening Products Work for Brightening Smiles in Short Term

...e designed to be used in the home. Tooth-whitening toothpastes weren’t included in this review. The review appears in the latest issue of The Cochrane Library, a publication of The Cochrane Collaboration, an international organization that evaluates medical research. Systematic reviews like this one draw evide...

Antacids also control oral bacteria

...onfirm this finding,antacids will become a part of toothpastes and mouthwashes. Researchers at the University of ...t be more broadly used to promote dental health in toothpastes and mouthwashes." Source-Eurekalert SRM...

China Repudiates Warning on Its Toothpaste

...isory had warned consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpastes labelled as made in China, and issued an import alert to prevent toothpaste containing the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG) from entering the US. The FDA has raised concerns that the products may contain - diethylene glycol or DEG or diglyc...

US Halts Import of Chinese Toothpaste

...ory tests have confirmed that the content of these toothpastes can cause kidney problems," Rojas Gomez said. "That's why a nationwide seizure has been ordered." Panama pulled thousands of tubes of the toothpaste from stores last week after tests showed they contained high levels of diethylene glycol. No illne...

Scientists Develop Toothpaste That Rebuilds Tooth Enamel

... England, said, "This is a unique product. Current toothpastes aimed at people with sensitive teeth simply mask the pain while this one solves the problem." The toothpaste, which has been five years in the making, will be available in Britain by the end of this month at 3.49 pounds for a 75 ml tube before goin...

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