Is anti-inflammatory toothpaste good?

Toothpaste has a certain effect in inhibiting bacteria. If inflammation occurs, the anti-inflammatory effect of toothpaste is not very good. Toothpaste has relatively many ingredients, and it also contains certain abrasives, which are very effective in removing some food residues. It can also achieve a good effect of whitening teeth and has a certain effect in preventing tartar. If gingivitis occurs, some anti-inflammatory drugs should be used in time to treat it.

The largest ingredient in toothpaste is abrasives, such as calcium carbonate, dolomite, aluminum hydroxide, silicon dioxide, calcium hydrogen phosphate, etc. There are also wetting agents (glycerin, sorbitol, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, etc.), adhesives, foaming agents, sweeteners (such as saccharin, stevia, etc.), flavors (menthol, clove oil, various fruit oils) and water. Medicated toothpastes are added with various drugs according to their own unique formulas, such as Chinese herbal medicine, Western medicine, fluoride, enzymes, chlorophyll, various antibacterial agents, etc., in order to achieve the effects of anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, anti-caries, anti-acid, desensitization, and anti-tartar.

That is, the effect of friction and adsorption: the powdered abrasive in the toothpaste mechanically brushes away the surface of the teeth and the attachments in the gaps between the teeth, such as food residues, dental plaque and tartar, when the toothbrush is moved back and forth. It can clean and whiten the teeth, remove tartar to prevent tartar, and strengthen the teeth and enhance the ability to resist acidic substances.

The chemistry of toothpaste

That is, the foaming and washing effect: the surfactant in the toothpaste is used to foam and emulsify during the brushing process, adsorbing dirt on teeth and in the mouth; dissolving, decomposing and neutralizing dental plaque and adhesions, thereby achieving the purpose of cleaning teeth and oral health.

That is, it has antibacterial, antibacterial and deodorizing effects. There are many bacteria in the mouth, many of which are harmful to dental health and oral care. Through the effective ingredients in toothpaste, such as surfactants and added drugs, the growth of bacteria in the oral cavity can be inhibited or even directly kill bacteria, thereby effectively protecting the health of teeth. In addition, the spices in toothpaste can not only kill bacteria, but also get rid of bad breath, while satisfying all the sensory effects that can be felt in the mouth (taste, smell, oral stimulation), making the mouth feel refreshed and cool.