Investigating the Effect ofTeeth Cleaning Agents on the Growth of Bacte

Investigating the Effect of Different Teeth Cleaning Agents on the Growth of BacteriaOn score of the price and variety of tooth cleaning agents availableon the market, an investigation 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 carebaking soda toothpaste (2 pence/ml) and a twig from a naturaltoothbrush tree genus Salvadora persica commonly known as Muswak (30 pencefor two weeks supply, toothbrush not required as twig carries out thefunction of a toothbrush).Gingivitis (inflammation to gingival tissue in the mouth) caused byexcessive formation of brass is not just a problem for children, itcontinues throughout life as long as natural teeth are in the mouth.The three just about common bacteria that cause dental disease areStreptoco ccus mutans, Lactobacillus species, and Actinomyces species.According to an article titled tops(predicate) toothpaste by W. F Lee(Prevention magazine, Dec 97, p67) it is said, Make room fluoride. Anew toothpaste is coming and it promises to strike the kind of blow togingivitis that made fluoride famous for flake cavities. The keyingredient Triclosan is a common antimicrobial agent already in wideuse in products such as antibacterial soap. Scientists bet Triclosanmay reduce gingivitis by inhibiting the growth of plaque causingbacteria. In a major study submitted to the FDA, the newTriclosan-fluoride paste (sold as Colgate total) performedsignificantly bump than standard fluoride only toothpaste in helpingto prevent plaque, tartar and gingivitis. This combination ofTriclosan and fluoride is the first toothpaste to earn the BritishDental Association seal of acceptance for battle four dentalproblems at once- gingivitis, plaque, tooth decay and tartar.1c Nonfluoride toothpastes are suitable for individuals who require acontrolled level of fluoride. This would be especially relevant incases whereby the tap weewee is heavily fluoridated or the individualis taking fluoride supplements. Baking soda toothpaste, also known assodium bicarbonate paste kills bacteria that cause plaque and badbreath 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 mickle 220 Page no 413c Meskin L.H (1997) Much ado about nothing Journal 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, Issue 3 Page no 36c Hattab F.N (1997) Muswak the natural toothbrush Journal of Clinical odontology Volume 8, NO 5 Page no 125-129Information from multimedia1d Encarta encyclopa edia, 1995 VersionAcknowledgements* 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.* Science line for general information on types of toothpastes.* Mr. Kayum, Sub Rung Centre, 131 discolor Street (Forest gate), London E7 8JF for information on Salvadora Persica Muswak* Wellcome Science Museum, Euston Road, London for use of their library facilities.