HEALTH; Dentists Welcome Plaque Fighters Despite Scarcity of Data on Benefits - most effective electric toothbrush

By WARREN E.
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Experts say new dental products designed to counter the build-up of plaque and tartar are being recognized by the public and professionals, but there is still little information about the effectiveness of many such products.
With the shelves of traditional toothpaste and dental floss packed with new products, dentists say they have more patients reporting that they use anti-plaque and anti-Tartar preparations, hope to stop gum disease or reduce the number of teeth --
Clean up. While short-
The term test suggests that many products may work to some extent, and there is little information about possible long term situations
Period of validity.
However, experts note that there is little evidence of any harm caused by most products.
"These things are valid, but in the long run, how wide and effective they are, is anyone's guess," said Dr. Erwin P.
Barrington, professor of periodontal science at the University of Chicago School of Dentistry.
"I don't think any harm will be caused by using these products," he continued . ".
"The concentration of the components they contain is so high that there may be no significant danger.
Advertising to promote dental care
Barrington and others say that even if there is no detailed evidence of effectiveness, they will not prevent patients from using these products if there are some validity tips because they encourage people to take dental care more seriously.
"Even if there is a lack of data, there are no reports of serious side effects," the doctor said . "Sebastian G.
Cianno · department of periodontal disease is at the State University of New York, Buffalo.
"In fact, the launch of these products is the biggest boon for dentistry for a long time," he said . ".
"Advertisements for anti-Tartar and tartar --
Control products have raised new awareness of dental plaque, gum disease and dental care, and people visit their dentists and clinics more often and pay more attention to what they say.
"It is not possible for us to notice this situation ourselves," said the doctor. Ciancio added. No A. D. A.
Due to the lack of data, some anti-dental plaque products are not able to obtain the famous seal of the American Dental Association, which sets standards for judging its effectiveness.
So far, only lesterlin mouthwash produced by Warner has
A prescription rinse called Peridex produced by Lambert and P & G was approved.
"We 've had two years of guidelines to show people how to demonstrate effectiveness and safety, including two, six years.
"A month of control study," he said . "
Clifford Whall of. D. A.
"Only two products have passed the guide so far.
"Plaque is an almost invisible smelly bacteria.
A film formed on the teeth.
The active cultures of this bacteria produce acids and other chemicals that cause tooth decay and gum disease, which is the main cause of tooth shedding in adults.
Plaque ementif Plaque hardened, it forms a structure in which minerals are deposited to form tartar, a tough, porous deposit,
However, experts point out that tartar can provide a framework for new tartar, making it harder to remove it.
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Uncontrolled plaque can cause inflammation of the gums, a condition known as gum inflammation, which in turn leads to more serious periodontal disease, destroying the bones and supporting structures of the teeth.
Experts say toothbrushes and toothpaste are still basic weapons against plaque and tartar.
The scrubbing effect of brushing your teeth is easy to remove soft plaque and attack tartar deposits, preferably by a health expert or dentist.
Grinding and anti-corrosion toothpaste including inspectionUp by Rydelle-Lion Inc.
, Add grinding things like silica particles to help grind fresh deposits.
Others, like Colgate Tata, controlled by Colgate
Palmolive and Crest Tartar, controlled by P & G, use a chemical called pyrophosphate, which interferes with the entry of minerals into deposits.
Plaque is being attacked by more diverse methods.
Experts agree that the most effective chemical against plaque is glucose chlorhexidine, the main ingredient in Peridex flushing.
It is a kind of wide
In most parts of Europe, Canada and other countries, basic preservatives that can be bought without prescription.
The main advantage of it, experts say, is to remain active on the teeth for several hours, but side effects may include bad taste in the mouth, dry or burned mouth, and temporary tooth discoloration.
Listerine has been used as a regular mouthwash and preservative for more than 100 years and was surprised when researchers noticed that frequent use would prevent plaque and gum disease.
Research shows that natural organic oil in products
Thy citol, eucalyptus essence, Yangji Ester and peppermint-
With the help of the alcohol base, many bacteria causing plaque build-up have been killed.
Other studies have also found that fluoride, rather than sodium fluoride, not only helps to enhance resistance to bacterial acid on the surface of the teeth, but also to fight against certain plaques --
Causing bacteria
Now, several anti-plaque toothpaste and mouthwash contain fluoride Asia tin.
Extraction fight microbesviont Pharmaceutical Co. , Ltd.
Using the root extract of the blood drop plant, the blood drop plant is a staple food in traditional medicine and grows heavily in eastern North America as an anti-plaque agent in its effective mouthwash and toothpaste.
The company is based in the Financial Times. Collins, Colo.
He said that this abstract bloodshot inhibits the growth of plaque by fighting against microorganisms and remains active for a few hours after use.
Oral Research Laboratory Co. , Ltd.
Subsidiaries of Pfizer
New York City, Plax pre with it-brushing rinse.
The company says the product is essentially a detergent, not a growth inhibitor, and it relaxes the bottom of the plaque on the teeth, making it easier to remove the plaque.
The federal Food and Drug Administration recently asked several manufacturers, including Colgate, vibang, oral Research and Warner.
Lambert, who submitted data in support of claims that their products helped check for plaque and gum disease, said the company would comply. Dr.
Harald Loe, director of the National Dental Institute, a federal agency that supports many dental studies, said, it is too early to judge whether new anti-plaque and anti-Tartar products will have an impact on oral health.
"Most of these products contain components that should work to some extent, and we have to wait for the data to arrive," he said . ".
"But these products have interest in their teeth, and people who use them also use toothbrushes and other proven methods, such as dental floss.
None of these seem to cause any harm, and even if they are indirect, we may see some benefits.
"The weapon against tooth disease rr toothbrush diligently brushing teeth can remove unhardened plaque, but cannot reach the plaque between teeth or under the gums.
The Interplak electric toothbrush, designed for the removal of dental plaque, is more effective for some people than regular hand brushes.
The floss is loose and the plaque is removed from many places missed by the regular hand brush.
Toothpaste some contain antibacterial chemicals that kill bacteria that cause dental plaque, or enzymes that enhance natural antibacterial activity, or abrasive agents that mechanically remove dental plaque, or that delay the accumulation of tartar structures are hardened plaques
Oral flushing some oils containing the tartar plaque, or relaxing the plaque to make it easier to mechanically remove chemicals, or drugs in toothpaste.
Antibiotic prescription drugs such as antibiotics and pencil forests can fight plaque and treat gum disease.
No matter what type of home care you are engaged in, professional cleaning is required on a regular basis, perhaps every three to six months to remove plaque and tartar.
A version of this article was printed on page B00023 of the National edition on December 15, 1988 with the title: health;
Despite the lack of welfare data, dentists welcome plaque fighters.