Comparison of the Bacterial Level by Pre Brushing and Post Brushing using Herbal and Fluoridated Toothpaste

Aim:To compare the bacterial level in tooth surface by pre brushing and post brushing using herbal and fluoridated toothpaste Objectives: This study is done to compare the bacterial level using herbal and fluoridated toothpaste. Tooth surface swab is collected. Background: Toothpaste has been manufactured throughout for the reduction in the bacterial level. The present study will be done to compare the bacterial level in tooth surface by pre brushing and post brushing using herbal toothpaste containing terminalia chebula, terminalia belerica and fluoridated tooth paste. The tooth surface swab will be collected for determining the bacterial levels prior to brushing and after brushing using the herbal and fluoridated toothpaste. Result The fluoridated toothpaste reduces the bacterial level in the tooth surface when compared to the herbal and non fluoridated non herbal toothpaste.