AUTHOR(S): Dr. Songa Vajra Madhuri and Dr. Lahari Buggapati

ABSTRACT:EThe health of the teeth and gums are maintained by cleaning of teeth regularly. Plaque is the main etiological factor for causing tooth decay, bad breath and gingival/periodontal diseases leading to tooth loss ^[1], so we need an agent which removes plaque. From the ancient days agents either in the form of powder, paste, or gel are in practice. This article mainly concentrates on evolution of tooth paste from past to present.

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