Description

Whitening enzymes: papain and bromelain
Ingredients: Aqua, Hydrated Silica, Xylitol (10%), Sorbitol, Glycerin, Betaine (4%), Olea europaea leaf extract (4%), Poloxamer 407, Titanium dioxide, Bromelain, Aroma, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Cellulose Gum, Papain, Sodium fluoride, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Saccharin, Anethole, Carvone, Menthol, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Pinene, Citral, Limonene. Sodium fluoride: 0.33% (1450 ppm).

Directions for use: Brush your teeth with Apteq toothpaste twice daily, morning and evening, for at least 2 minutes. Use a pea-sized amount and avoid swallowing the product. If you are using other fluoride-containing products, consult your dentist.

The role of xylitol in oral hygiene
An important part of oral hygiene is the removal of dental plaque from teeth. Xylitol reduces plaque by lowering bacterial levels and thus supports overall oral hygiene (4).

References:

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Kakuta H, Iwami Y, Mayanagi H, Takahashi N (2003). Xylitol inhibition of acid production and growth of mutans Streptococci in the presence of various dietary sugars under strictly anaerobic conditions. Caries Res 37:404-409.
Mäkinen KK (1985). New biochemical aspects of sweeteners. Int Dent J 35:23-35.
Mäkinen KK (2010). Sugar alcohols, caries incidence, and remineralization of caries lesions: a literature review. Int J Dent 2010:981072