Investigating the Effect ofTeeth Cleaning Agents on the Growth of Bacte

Investigating the Effect of Different Teeth cleansing Agents on the Growth of BacteriaOn account of the price and multifariousness of tooth killing agents availableon the market, an investigation was conducted into the effect ofdifferent tooth cleaning agents containing different ingredients onthe growth of teeth bacteria. The tooth cleaning agents tested wereColgate jibe antibacterial toothpaste with Triclosan (3 pence/ml),Boots non fluoride toothpaste (less than a penny/ml), dental consonant carebaking tonic water toothpaste (2 pence/ml) and a twig from a naturaltoothbrush tree genus Salvadora persica third estately known as Muswak (30 pencefor two weeks supply, toothbrush not essential as twig carries out thefunction of a toothbrush).Gingivitis (inflammation to gingival create from raw material in the mouth) ca wontd byexcessive formation of plaque is not but a problem for children, itcontinues throughout life as long as natural teeth are in the mouth.The three most commo n bacteria that cause dental disease areStreptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus species, and Actinomyces species. fit in to an article titled super toothpaste by W. F Lee(Prevention magazine, declension 97, p67) it is said, Make room fluoride. Anew toothpaste is coming and it promises to strike the human body of blow togingivitis that made fluoride famous for scrap cavities. The keyingredient Triclosan is a common antimicrobial agent already in wideuse in products such as antibacterial soap. Scientists think Triclosanmay garnish gingivitis by inhibiting the growth of plaque causingbacteria. In a study study submitted to the FDA, the newTriclosan-fluoride paste (sold as Colgate union) performedsignificantly better than regulation fluoride only toothpaste in helpingto prevent plaque, tartar and gingivitis. This combination ofTriclosan and fluoride is the rootage toothpaste to earn the BritishDental Association seal of acceptance for fighting four dentalproblems at once- gingivitis , plaque, tooth decay and tartar.1c Nonfluoride toothpastes are suitable for individuals who wait acontrolled level of fluoride. This would be especially relevant incases whereby the blame water is heavily fluoridated or the individualis taking fluoride supplements. Baking sparkling water toothpaste, also known assodium bicarbonate paste kills bacteria that cause plaque and badbreath and acts as a tame abrasive. According to the Journal ofClinical Denti... ...o 672c Kelly J (1997) Brush up your act Grocer Oct 4 1997 volume 220 Page no 413c Meskin L.H (1997) such(prenominal) ado about nothing Journal of the American dental standstill Oct 1997 volume 128 Page no 13474c Blinkhorn A (1997) Keeping faith in fluoride Chemist and druggist May 24 1997, flashiness 247, Page no 245c Author unknown (1997) Getting the most of your medical dollar sign Money matters August 1997 Volume 6, Issue 3 Page no 36c Hattab F.N (1997) Muswak the natural toothbrush Journal of Cli nical Dentistry Volume 8, NO 5 Page no 125-129Information from multimedia1d Encarta encyclopaedia, 1995 random variableAcknowledgements* Ms. E Haynes for provision of sterilised apparatus and teaching of microbiology module.* The British Dental Association for provision of statistical details of consumer sales.* Colgate Palmolive UK for details on Colgate total toothpaste.* intuition line for general information on types of toothpastes.* Mr. Kayum, Sub daily round Centre, 131 Green Street (Forest gate), London E7 8JF for information on Salvadora Persica Muswak* Wellcome Science Museum, Euston Road, London for use of their library facilities.