Toothpaste and Mouthwash

Question 1

Name the two classifications of tooth pastes and mouth rinses and give an example of each?

Answer 1

Therapeutic and Cosmetic
Paste: sensodyne and Whiting
Rinse: Biotene and Whiting

Question 2

List four ways in which toothpaste can be therapeutic?

Answer 2

• Decrease Biofilm
• Caries prevention
• Desensitization
• Calculus prevention

Question 3

What is the main ingredient in toothpaste?

Answer 3

Fluoride, detergent

Question 4

List the 7 components of toothpaste and their functions?

Answer 4

Detergent= gives clean feeling
Abrasive /polishes= gives tooth smooth shining surface
Sweetening/flavoring= taste good
Humectants= prevent drying out
Binders= prevent separation of solids and liquids
Preservatives= prevents bacterial growth
Water= provide moisture and lucubration

Question 5

What are three abrasives found in TP?

Answer 5

Calcium carbinate, Pyrocalcium Phosphate , and Dicalicium Phosphate

Question 6

If a pte mouth tends to be cariogenic which abrasive would not be recommended and why?

Answer 6

Calcium carbonate decomposes quickly in an acid environment so not recommend for cariogenic pte

Question 7

Which paste is considered to be more abrasive, creams or gels?

Answer 7

Creams

Question 8

Describe what you might say to a pte if he asked what type of TP he should be using. What things should you consider prior to giving your recommendation?

Answer 8

• stain removal
• price
• sensitivity
• Whiting
• Fluoride

Question 9

List the six components of mouth rinses?

Answer 9

Water, alcohol, flavoring, coloring, sweetening agent, astringent, and buffing agent.

Question 10

In what circumstances would you have your pte rinse prior to doing a procedure and why?

Answer 10

Prior to dental appointment to reduce introral microorganisms. Astringent- cutting down bacteria Numbing agent

Question 11

What is an anodyne?

Answer 11

Numbing effect

Question 12

List three chemotherapeutic agents in mouth rinses?

Answer 12

Chlorhexidine, stannous Fluoride and essential oils

Question 13

What is an example of an oxygenating mouth rinse? What are the benefits and pitfalls of its use?

Answer 13

Hydrogen Peroxide
Benefits= Cheap
Pitfalls= Kills good bacteria, makes tissues white, carcinogenic and Black hairy tongue

Question 14

If a pte presents with xerostomia, what oral condition are these pte at risk for, and what if any mouth rinse may be recommend and why?

Answer 14

Xerostomia ptes are at risk for increases caries Biotene is recommend because it simulates saliva or fluoride rinse = remineralization.