Chemical vs. natural toothpaste: which formulas for which properties? A scoping review

Abstract

Introduction. The proliferation of the oral care industry has made it more challenging for shoppers to zero in on the best possible toothpaste for their preventative requirements. It also makes the toothpaste’s various components safer. Objective. The researchers set out to evaluate the state of information about the biological properties and cytotoxicity of adult toothpaste so that they might make some informed recommendations. Methods. A scoping review of research published between 2015 and 2020 according to PRISMA guidelines was performed.Results. In vitro clinical trials account for 44% of the papers, in vivo clinical trials for 25%, systematic reviews for 19%, and metaanalyses for 12%. They have active chemical components that have been shown to be antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or desensitizing. Herbal toothpaste has these characteristics and is very secure to use. Toothpaste with sodium lauryl sulfate has been found to be harmful. Conclusions. Scientists have investigated the biological effects of a wide range of chemically active compounds and plant extracts. Herbal toothpaste, it has been discovered, is both efficient and secure. Companies making toothpaste should be required to clearly label the product’s qualities, active ingredients, and potentially harmful ingredients on the packaging.

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Use of over-the-counter mouthwashes as an additional measure in individual oral prophylaxis on adults with plaque-induced gingivitis: a double-blind, parallel, randomized controlled trial

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Remineralization Induced by Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite Toothpastes on Human Enamel

“…Typically, a toothpaste should contain several main components: binders used to keep the solid and liquid phases together, while preventing the toothpaste from drying out and conferring adequate viscosity; anticaries agents, which, as the name suggests, are powerful anticaries tools; antiplaque agents used to remove the plaque; abrasives with the role of mechanically removing stains from teeth; foaming agents (surfactants), with their ability to lower surface tension facilitating the contact between the teeth and the toothpaste contents and the dissolution of dental plaque; whitening agents capable of increasing the whiteness of teeth by abrasion; sweeteners to give a pleasant taste to the paste; and, of course, water as a solvent [50,51]. Also, depending on the specific toothpaste, it may contain desensitizing compounds, anti-halitosis agents, other pharmaceutical agents, preservatives, flavoring and coloring agents, etc.…”