This document discusses dentifrices like toothpaste and mouthwashes. It provides details on their purpose, ideal properties, ingredients and formulations. Toothpaste aims to clean teeth, polish surfaces and reduce stains and odors. Its key ingredients include abrasives, binders, humectants and flavors. Mouthwashes are used for deodorizing, refreshing the mouth and providing antiseptic effects. They contain antibacterial agents, alcohol, flavors and sometimes fluoride or other therapeutics. Both products require proper formulation to balance cleaning and not damaging oral tissues.