oral healthcare facts from crest
This PDF talks about:
The idea of keeping teeth looking clean and • It gives your mouth a fresh and clean feeling.
feeling healthy has been common for many
centuries. The way of doing this however has
changed over time.
• It can deliver therapeutic agents to your mouth
such as fluoride and calcium.
• It helps your toothbrush clean your teeth, as
toothpaste provides a polishing action which
removes plaque and stains from tooth enamel.
Early types of toothpastes commonly used
ingredients such as honey and oil along with
other pleasant tasting ingredients. These early
toothpaste formulas were often harmful to teeth
and gums.