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- Title
Effects of toothpaste and mouthwash on salivary pH in adolescents.
- Authors
Mary, Ditty; Vishnu Priya, V.; Gayathri, R.
- Abstract
Aim: The present studty is undertaken to study the effects of toothpaste and mouthwash on salivary pH in adolescents. Introduction: Saliva is the first biological component which is exposed to what we take into the oral cavity. The protective function of saliva against dental caries achieved through its biochemical properties. The purpose of this comparative study was to estimate and to compare the pH of saliva before and after brushing and mouthwashing with toothpaste and mouthwash. Results: Salivary pH after using toothpaste and mouth rinse was found to be 8.1 and 7.6, respectively. Oral pH immediately after using toothpaste and mouthwash is alkaline, and therefore, the risk of erosion on teeth is eliminated as children have less thickness of enamel which erodes easily in acidic environments. Conclusion: Oral hygiene practice with commercially available fluoridated toothpaste followed by fluoridated mouth rinse for children 2 times a day can be recommended in moderate-to-high caries group.
- Subjects
ORAL hygiene products; TOOTHBRUSHES; MOUTHWASHES; TOOTH care &; hygiene; DENTAL hygiene; ORAL hygiene
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2018, Vol 10, Issue 9, p1731
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Article