Facts

Almost all contemporary and modern toothpastes contain abrasives, witch delete the enamel and that's why even some dentists believe that the paste should be used only in the morning.

According to modern advertising toothpaste must have at least one of the following characteristics: tooth whitener, to strengthen the gums, to refresh your breath even at night.

But advertising does not indicate that the best way to choose the right toothpaste for us is make consultation with the dentist and that it should be used in certain doses.

There are still people (3%) who did not wash their teeth. All other make certain care for hygiene in the mouth.

Toothpaste is a multifunctional product that protects the teeth and gum, whitens, reduced superimposition of tartar and even fight bad breath. Practically every manufacturer offering a special toothpaste for smokers, children, people with sensitive teeth.

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A solar powered toothbrush that removes plaque by causing a chemical reaction in the mouth, could replace conventional brushing with toothpaste.

The solar toothbrush works by releasing electrons that then react with the saliva in the mouth and help to breakdown plaque. The plaque is then easier to remove making brushing more effective.

According to the manufacturers the solar toothbrush will remove plaque even if toothpaste is not used, meaning that if the innovation ever catches on it could shake up the oral care industry.

The toothbrush is powered by light. When light hits the solar panel in the handle of the toothbrush electrons are released and delivered to the semiconductor head (titanium dioxide), explains the manufacturer.

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Tools for cleaning teeth dating from 3500-3000 BC when the Babylonians and the Egyptians did their peculiar toothbrushes as rubbing one edge of a twig. Found in ancient Egyptian tombs containing toothpicks placed right next to their "owners". Around 1600 BC Chinese invented "is chewing sticks" made of aromatic wood twigs to freshen their breath.

It is believed that the Chinese invented the first toothbrush from natural fibers. It was made of bristles of pigs. The bristles were attached to bamboo or bone handle. Already brought from China into Europe, its design was adapted. The bristles of pigs was replaced with horsehair, which many Europeans prefer to pig bristles.

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Boring or not, the fact is that the daily care of teeth and gums may reduce the need to treat by 75- 80%. And if you should continue with the numbers, note that today 90% of the population worldwide is suffering from caries. In some countries this figure reaches 100%. Caries is a disease in which the hard tissue of teeth is gradually destroy, as a result of which it is formed cavity. It violates not only aesthetics, but causes pain, causing unpleasant sensations. It may cause the development of more dangerous diseases.

Here's something interesting - Eskimos and residents of southern regions of Pamir are not familiar with this disease. Although the reasons are still not known, let's not blame the unfair nature, but to do something to keep our teeth healthy.

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