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Dentistry And Dental Products

There are numerous dental products available on the market ensuring the ultimate oral hygiene as well as helps prevent cavities, tooth decay and toothache. Products such as toothbrushes, floss, mouthwashes and tooth whitening agents can be obtained over the counter or from your Nashville dentist. There are also various name brands available and it is a matter of choice to which brands are the best.

The History of Dentistry and dental products dates back as far as the 1700's. Dentistry is a branch of medicine involving the prevention and diagnosis as well as treatment of teeth and gum diseases as well as the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums. The first natural bristle toothbrushes were invented by the Chinese which were made from the neck hair of a pig. The use of toothbrushes was promoted in the early 1700's by a French dentist and the toothbrush was first patented in the US. The first nylon toothbrush was manufactured in 1938.

The first electric toothbrush was manufactured in 1939 and was developed in Switzerland. The first cordless rechargeable toothbrush was manufactured in 1961 and the first rotary electric toothbrush for home use appeared in 1987. China and India were the first to use toothpaste which dates back to 500BC and modern toothpastes were developed in the early 1800's. Toothpaste in a jar was mass produced by Colgate and Colgate was the first to add fluoride to toothpaste which is still a well known and loved brand name.

Believe it or not dental floss is an ancient invention and was used by prehistoric humans and then in 1815 waxed silk floss appeared and later un-waxed silk floss replaced the waxed floss and Johnson and Johnson mass produced the product of which today is still used worldwide. After World War II a Dr Bass replaced the silk thread with nylon thread as well as promoted the importance of flossing and oral hygiene.

When you visit your dentist in Nashville you will note that there is large variety of toothbrushes to choose from and that there is a toothbrush that will meet with your special needs. Besides manual toothbrushes there is also an array of electric toothbrushes. Most dentists however prefer the Oral B range which has been specifically designed for various dental disorders as well as dentures.

When it comes to choosing a brand of toothpaste I would say that is preferential as every person has their own special brand depending on the taste as well as performance. Most toothpaste brands contain fluoride and some contain whitening agents as well. There are also natural toothpastes on the market which contain no fluoride but contain ingredients such as aloe vera and other natural ingredients.

Your Nashville dentist will recommend a favoured brand of toothpaste as well as toothbrush which has proved to be effective in fighting plaque and gum disease as well as an effective mouthwash. So if you are not sure what is the best product speak to your Nashville dentist today.