PENYULUHUAN KESEHATAN GIGI DAN MULUT SERTA PRODUK INOVASI BERUPA PASTA GIGI DARI EKSTRAK MENTIMUN

Abstract

Accumulation of bacteria and food debris on the posterior part of the tongue can be a trigger factor for increased sulfur production and become the main source that causes halitosis to occur. Halitosis can be caused by systemic or oral conditions. Cucumber has potential as an antioxidant. In the phytochemical test, cucumber contained various active compounds, namely: steroids, terpenoids, alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, and saponins. The active compounds that play a role in antioxidant activity are flavonoids and phenolics. Flavonoids are secondary metabolites of polyphenols, compounds found in plants and food and have various bioactive effects including anti- viral, anti-inflammatory. Toothpaste is an ingredient that is used with a toothbrush to clean inaccessible places. It is recommended that you brush your teeth with toothpaste twice a day, after meals and before going to bed.