Naturlose(R) As a Natural Toothpaste Ingredient
Gingivitis is a very common and mild form of gum (periodontal) disease that causes irritation, redness and swelling (inflammation) of your gums. Because gingivitis can be very mild, you may not be aware that you have the condition. But it's important to take gingivitis seriously and treat it promptly. Gingivitis can lead to much more serious gum disease (periodontitis) and eventual tooth loss.
The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene. Good oral health habits, such as regular professional checkups and daily brushing and flossing, can help prevent gingivitis.
The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene that encourages plaque to form. Plaque is an invisible, sticky film composed mainly of bacteria. Plaque forms on your teeth when starches and sugars in food interact with bacteria normally found in your mouth. Brushing and flossing your teeth each day removes plaque. Plaque requires daily removal because it re-forms quickly, usually within 24 hours.
Plaque that stays on your teeth longer than two or three days can harden under your gumline into tartar (calculus). Tartar makes plaque more difficult to remove and creates a protective shield for bacteria. You usually can't get rid of tartar by brushing and flossing — you need a professional dental cleaning to remove it.
The longer that plaque and tartar remain on your teeth, the more they irritate the gingiva, the part of your gum around the base of your teeth. In time, your gums become swollen and bleed easily.
Spherix Incorporated (Nasdaq: SPEX) is proceeding with initial plans to enter the toothpaste market by offering Naturlose(R) as a natural toothpaste ingredient that fights gingivitis and plaque, while also being safe enough for children to use.
Based on its previous tests showing that Naturlose has the potential to inhibit dental plaque development, the Company has contracted with the Center for Clinical Studies at the University of Maryland's School of Dentistry in Baltimore to conduct a six-month clinical trial with 80 participants to test Naturlose-containing toothpaste for anti-gingivitis and anti-plaque efficacy.
Should the tests return positive results, Spherix will seek to license the technology to a major toothpaste company. Currently, there are only two toothpastes on the market with anti-gingivitis/anti-plaque claims approved. The more popular toothpaste uses triclosan as the anti-gingivitis/anti-plaque ingredient. Triclosan is a synthetic ingredient and is not sold for use by children.
Naturlose, in addition to having potential as an anti-gingivitis/anti- plaque agent, is identical to the natural sweetener, tagatose, and is "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) for consumption by the Food and Drug Administration, which would make it available in both the adult and children's markets. Naturlose's GRAS status may help Spherix's licensee gain quicker regulatory approval for the above claims.
You can find more dental equipment and dental handpiece at zetadental.com.
The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene. Good oral health habits, such as regular professional checkups and daily brushing and flossing, can help prevent gingivitis.
The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene that encourages plaque to form. Plaque is an invisible, sticky film composed mainly of bacteria. Plaque forms on your teeth when starches and sugars in food interact with bacteria normally found in your mouth. Brushing and flossing your teeth each day removes plaque. Plaque requires daily removal because it re-forms quickly, usually within 24 hours.
Plaque that stays on your teeth longer than two or three days can harden under your gumline into tartar (calculus). Tartar makes plaque more difficult to remove and creates a protective shield for bacteria. You usually can't get rid of tartar by brushing and flossing — you need a professional dental cleaning to remove it.
The longer that plaque and tartar remain on your teeth, the more they irritate the gingiva, the part of your gum around the base of your teeth. In time, your gums become swollen and bleed easily.
Spherix Incorporated (Nasdaq: SPEX) is proceeding with initial plans to enter the toothpaste market by offering Naturlose(R) as a natural toothpaste ingredient that fights gingivitis and plaque, while also being safe enough for children to use.
Based on its previous tests showing that Naturlose has the potential to inhibit dental plaque development, the Company has contracted with the Center for Clinical Studies at the University of Maryland's School of Dentistry in Baltimore to conduct a six-month clinical trial with 80 participants to test Naturlose-containing toothpaste for anti-gingivitis and anti-plaque efficacy.
Should the tests return positive results, Spherix will seek to license the technology to a major toothpaste company. Currently, there are only two toothpastes on the market with anti-gingivitis/anti-plaque claims approved. The more popular toothpaste uses triclosan as the anti-gingivitis/anti-plaque ingredient. Triclosan is a synthetic ingredient and is not sold for use by children.
Naturlose, in addition to having potential as an anti-gingivitis/anti- plaque agent, is identical to the natural sweetener, tagatose, and is "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) for consumption by the Food and Drug Administration, which would make it available in both the adult and children's markets. Naturlose's GRAS status may help Spherix's licensee gain quicker regulatory approval for the above claims.
You can find more dental equipment and dental handpiece at zetadental.com.
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