It was introduced several years ago with claims that implied you need only use this product and you really didn't have to brush to achieve good plaque control. It sold well. Most early studies quoted by the manufacturer were out of obscure journals and were poorly controlled, using very small numbers of patients. In other studies in which favorable results wer shown for Plax, no placebo or comparison chemical agents were used. Active ingredients for Plax are sodium borate and sodium lauryl sulfate, a surfactant.
Teeth feel slick because of the glycerin in the formula.
Mouthrinses also contain salt. No baking soda dentrifices. No salt water mouth rinse either, since patients could retain up to 179mg salt. You may wish to go to the next lecture topic , return to the last topic , or return to the lecture outline .