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2. Remineralisation of teeth - Wikipedia

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   Remineralization can contribute towards restoring strength and function within tooth structure. [3] Demineralization is the removal of minerals (mainly calcium) from any of the hard tissues: enamel, dentine, and cementum. [4] It begins at the surface, and may progress into either cavitation (tooth decay) or erosion (tooth wear).

3. Fluoride varnish - Wikipedia

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   Fluoride varnish is a highly concentrated form of fluoride that is applied to the tooth's surface by a dentist, dental hygienist or other dental professional, as a type of topical fluoride therapy. [1] It is not a permanent varnish but due to its adherent nature it is able to stay in contact with the tooth surface for several hours.

4. Is homemade dog toothpaste safe? A vet weighs in - AOL

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   Well, it’s risky. Most ingredients that humans use in homemade toothpaste can’t be used in dogs. Remember, dogs swallow their toothpaste, not spit – meaning whatever their toothpaste is made ...

5. Dentifrice - Wikipedia

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   Red tooth powder from India. Tooth powder was historically used among the Romans to clean and whiten teeth, to fix them when loose, to strengthen the gums, and to assuage toothache. [2] [3] [4] They made tooth powder from a variety of substances, such as the bones, hoofs, and horns of certain animals; [2] crabs; oyster [5] and murex shells; and ...

6. Toothpaste - Wikipedia

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   Tooth powders for use with toothbrushes came into general use in the 19th century in Britain. Most were homemade, with chalk, pulverized brick, or salt as ingredients. An 1866 Home Encyclopedia recommended pulverized charcoal, and cautioned that many patented tooth powders that were commercially marketed did more harm than good.

7. Hydrated silica - Wikipedia

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   Diatomaceous earth, originally mined as "tooth powder" is a naturally occurring hydrated silica. As a fine gel abrasive, frequently combined with softer calcium carbonate (from chalk) it helps to remove plaque. Milled to a slightly larger size, the grains are more aggressive and are used in tooth bleaching formulations. [4]