24% Of Spaniards prefer the toothpaste gel paste

-Smoother texture, freshness and taste are the main reasons that make that Spaniards use gel toothpaste to a greater extent that the pasta

– 29% of users of toothpaste used it by custom and 30% by its texture, since it produces more foam

-the suspense in oral hygiene is still general: only 42% of Spaniards brush your teeth three times a day

Barcelona, August 2012.- when it comes to taking care of oral hygiene, can opt to use toothpaste or gel? According to the results of the study corner Dental Pik, elaborated with the participation of more than 1,100 respondents, we prefer the classical toothpaste. 73% Commonly used toothpaste to 24%, which uses toothpaste gel. In fact, 7% claims to have never used the format in gel.

The main reasons for increased use of the toothpaste, among its texture (30%), and the daily habit (29%), as well as the feeling of cleanliness and freshness (13%).

As the gel, who commonly used value its fluid texture because it helps to better penetration (64%) and 17% used it for reasons of habit. Only 12% said prescription use.

We repeat suspense in oral hygiene

On the other hand, the Spaniards continue suspending in oral hygiene: only 46% goes to the dentist at least once a year and 56% declares using the same toothpaste for the whole family, being the price (28%) the determinant purchase ahead even of the prescription (20%).

In addition, only 42% brush your teeth three times a day and 40% changes his toothbrush 4 times a year, compared to 32% that makes it 3 or fewer times.

With regard to the most frequent pathologies, highlights tooth sensitivity (28.86%), 56 per cent recognized have been at some point in his life, followed closely by gingivitis (28.50%), periodontitis (19,93%), xerostomia (12,44%) and halitosis (10,27%).

However, to dental sensitivity is the most common ailment, only 28% of respondents recognized specific products have been used to prevent it or treat it.

About Pik

Pik is an international company with headquarters in Barcelona specializing in oral health. She is a pioneer in research and development of oral products of last generation for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases caused by the oral biofilm (dental plaque). Pik has one of the laboratories of r & d in Europe most important oral microbiology.

The company has grown to become the leader in oral hygiene in pharmacy with international presence in more than 40 countries through a wide network of distributors.

The products sold include brands such as: Vitis ®, Perio·Aid ®, Desensin ®, Interprox ®, halite ®, Xeros ® Pik, Waterpik ® and Fittydent ®. In addition, Pik is a member of the major Spanish and international dental societies.