Hygienic care oral and dental

Artificial hygiene products (powders, mouthwashes, etc.) and the appropriate tools (toothpicks, brushes) for cleaning teeth used by man since ancient times. The Indian medical guidelines there is mention of brushing your teeth and rinse your mouth even 400 years before our era. There are many different formulations of powders, mouthwashes, which are used for mechanical cleaning and deodorization (removal of smell) of the mouth. Well-known folk remedies that were used for this purpose in different countries: charcoal, chalk, gypsum, the roots of certain plants, tar, cocoa beans, etc.
In the recent past for cleaning teeth most commonly used dental powders. At first they produced for pharmacies in special recipes, and in the future - through the industry. The powders were composed of chalk or magnesium carbonate. They added finely pounded leaves or fruits of herbs (cinnamon, sage, violets, etc.) - They were later replaced by a variety of essential oils. The powders have changed toothpaste. They came into use in most countries in the 30s of this century, and gradually began to replace tooth powders, because the household had undeniable advantages: compactness, portability, plasticity, and the best flavoring properties. For some time to clean your teeth using a so-called tooth soap. It consisted of a neutral Sound of soap, chalk, flavoring (peppermint oil), thoroughly mixed together. Tooth Soap were produced in the form of pieces, "and plates of various shapes, packed in paper or cardboard. It was convenient to use, but has an adverse effect on the gum tissue. One of the essential attributes of good oral hygiene dental elixirs are known to people since ancient times.