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dentifrices and mouth rinses are the major products for routinely administering effective cosmetic and ____ agents in the mouth.
therapeutic
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complex, comes in many forms, most common, but prevent tartar and cariese, to whiten teeth, eliminate hypersensitivity, and reduce plaque and gingivitis.
dentifrices
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two categories of mouth rinises
essential oils, and chlorhexidine
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used 5 to 20 minutes a day, lasts longer then dentifrices and mouthrinses, and stimulates salivary flow.
chewing gum
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mixtures used on the tooth in conjunction with a toothbrush
dentifrice
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stains that occur on the surface of the teeth that can be removed
extrinsinc stains
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stains that can not be removed
instrinsic stains
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the degree of dentifrice abrasiveness depends on:
- the inherent hardness of the abrasive.
- size of the abrasive particle.
- shape of the particle.
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this is economical and a very effective abrasive, although it can limit the amount of flouridr in toothpaste.
calcium carbonate
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responsible for the teeth feeling clean and white
phosphate abrasives
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mechanically clean the tooth and not react with other ingredients
silicas
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added to toothpastes to maintain the moisture and help maintain the consistency
humectants
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