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    Toothbrush Essay

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    Manual Toothbrush Toothbrush is a device that is used to remove plaque buildup and effects of gingival massages. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that can irritate the gums. If plaque is not mechanically removed by a toothbrush, it can harden into tarter, which can irritate gum tissue and may cause swelling or bleeding. Brushing is all about keeping our gums healthy, and preventing gingivitis or periodontal disease. We have been using instruments for teeth cleaning for thousands of years. The toothbrush dates back to the 3000 BC, the ancient Egypt and Babylonia, used a chew stick, a thin twig with a frayed end. The stick was rubbed against the tooth’s surface to remove food. 1498, ancient Chinese improved the product and made toothbrushes from aromatic trees and horse tail hair. The Chinese also sharpened one end to a point, to use as a toothpick. 1690, the word toothbrush was established by Anthony Wood. 1770, William Addis, while in prison, made a toothbrush out of small animal bone, filed holes, and tied and glued hair through the holes. Ten years later, he turned his idea into a business called Wealthy Wisdom…

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    Case Study Of Sensodyne

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    That related to the brand of the company and the quality of it. Next, 22.9% prefers to use a signal toothbrush. (graph 11) Most of the people they use Sensodyen as the first type of toothpaste which calculated by 28.2% of all. They use this kind of toothpaste because it has a lot of advertising on TV. The second category that people can prefer is Oral-B. That are about 26.6%. Others people use different kinds of toothpaste, and they are roughly 25%. (graph 12) People buy toothpaste to clean…

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    The product chosen is a toothbrush, a toothbrush consist of a plastic handle, neck, head and some bristles. In today 's society there is multiple variety of toothbrush, electric, interdental, chewable, ecological etc. When it comes to manufacturers of toothbrush the list is far from shot, here is a few of them, Colgate, Oral-B, GUM, Phillips, BSI, Curvex and the list goes on. In the Modern world hygiene is important, not only to smell good, but it causes an impact on your health. Oral hygiene…

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    their gums. Electric toothbrush is great for any age group and especially for people with arthritis or child who has problems with a manual toothbrush. Disclosing tablets are handy for kids to show them where they are missing with a toothbrush and also keep them interested. Examples of advice provided: a) To parent of the child - Try to cut down on the sweets and fizzy drinks or keep them for meal time only. - Use fluoride toothpaste twice a day, brush each time for good 2 min and spit after…

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    Chew Sticks: A Case Study

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    Overview A tooth brush is a piece of plastic with bristles. Chew sticks were discovered in Babylonia in 3,500 BC (Wikipedia, 2014) giving a glimpse into the history of oral hygiene. Oral health may still play a role in social status; whether or not your family can afford braces when you’re in grammar school, or if you pay out of pocket for whitening services. Not all procedures are available to all, but the need for a healthy mouth has been instilled in us for many years and is now a standard in…

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    Issa Mikro Case

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    As soon as your little one shows sign of their very first tooth we start thinking of teeth brushing and the dentist. As a matter of fact I started way before Madison got her first tooth, because I would use a soft wash cloth and wipe her gums. Once her tooth showed up around 5 months of age I got one of those silicone finger brushes and started our brushing routine. Since then it's been toothbrush after toothbrush trying to find that one toothbrush we just LOVE! I can tell you that throughout…

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    at remove bacteria from teeth that are covered in braces. This unit is AC powered, so it needs to be plugged in so that you can use it. 2) Waterpik Complete Care Water Flosser and Sonic Toothbrush The Waterpik Complete Care Water Flosser and Sonic Toothbrush promises healthier teeth and gums within 14 days of use. The great thing about this set is that it includes a nice toothbrush with replaceable brush heads, and a travel case for the tooth brush. Here are some of the features of the…

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    Human Factors are what show our capabilities and limitations on what we can and can’t do, but how do we deal with those bad human factor designs that limit us way more than they normally should? The toothbrush for example when brushing our teeth we can do so horizontally or vertically, yet when it comes to brushing our teeth In the direction that we are most dominant that hand must be bent in a very awkward position. This causes a weird form of brushing our teeth compared to when we brush them…

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    Good oral hygiene should start at a very young age and continue throughout one’s lifetime. There are many options when choosing a toothbrush. They come in different sizes and shapes with hard, medium, or soft bristles. Soft bristled and a small head are the preferred, however everyone is unique and different and may require a specific type. Powered toothbrushes are also an option depending on personal preference and needs. One should also decide on a toothpaste that best fits them. Some…

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    are crying. I want to tell them it’s a waste of water, that there is too much around here as it is. It’s a little insensitive though. And I don’t really want to talk right now. I forgot to grab my toothbrush so the granola bar tastes a bit like death. That’s one thing I took for granted. Brushing your teeth is kind of like a constant in your life, you do it twice a day, three if you’re really good, and you don’t really think about it. But here there isn’t enough toothpaste, the water doesn’t…

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