A dentifrice is a substance used with a toothbrush to clean the accessible surfaces of the teeth. It contains abrasive agents that help polish teeth by removing calculus, stains, and stuck on particles. Dentifrices also contain humectants like sorbitol and mannitol to prevent drying and maintain consistency, as well as sweetening agents to make the paste more acceptable for use in the mouth. The proper amount of dentifrice for cleaning depends on the size of the toothbrush and the age of the user.

2. A dentifrices is a substance used
with a toothbrush for the purpose of
cleaning the accessible surface of
The teeth
this term is derived from dens
means (tooth) & fricare means (to
rub).

5. Caries Gingivitis

6. Tooth
sensitivty
Calculus

7. 1.Amount of toothpaste or gel needed for effective
cleaning is per sized dab on the top half of the
toothbrush
2.Dentifrice should preferably dispersed in between
bristles rather than on the tips
3.Children under 6 years of age should only be
given half the amount ofdentifrice as
compared to that of an adult.

10. 1.Abrasive agent(calcium
bicarbonate, calcium phosphate):
forms bulk of toothpaste. Helps to
polish tooth by eliminating calculus
and soft deposits as well as food
particles stuck on tooth and
external. It depend on a. the
hardness of abrasive b. the size of
abrasive particle c. shape of particle
.stains

11. 2.Humectant (sorbitol ,mannitol):
the substance that prevents drying of
toothpaste and maintains wetness
and to maintain consistency of
toothpaste & it act as preservation
agent such as( sodium banzoate) ,
(glycerine) is a humectant
&sweetener agent.

14. 5.Sweetening agent
(sacchairn): added
to make the paste
acceptable for use
in mouth .

19. B . Sodium carbonate peroxide/
Hydrogen peroxide: toothpastes
claiming to whiten your teeth usually
have this ingredient.
C . Herbal ingredients: these ingredients
claim to be hypoallergenic due to presence of natural
ingredients instead of chemicals.
Few other ingredients :