24% Of Spaniards prefer gel toothpaste to paste

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

– 29% of users of toothpaste used it by custom and 30% for 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 caring for oral hygiene, can opt to use toothpaste or gel? According to the results of the study corner Dental DENTAID, elaborated with the participation of more than 1,100 respondents, we prefer the classical toothpaste. 73% Commonly used toothpaste compared to 24%, which uses toothpaste gel. In fact, 7% said having never used the format in gel.

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

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

We repeat suspense in oral hygiene

On the other hand, the Spaniards continue suspending in oral hygiene: only 46 percent going 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% change your toothbrush 4 times a year, compared to 32% which makes it 3 or fewer times.

With regard to the most frequent pathologies, highlights tooth sensitivity (28.86%), 56 per cent recognized having suffered at some point in their lives, followed closely by gingivitis (28.50%), periodontitis (19,93%), xerostomia (12.44%) and halitosis (10.27%).

However, while tooth sensitivity is the most common ailment, only 28% of respondents acknowledges having used specific products to prevent it or treat it.

About DENTAID

DENTAID is an international company with headquarters in Barcelona specialized 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 oral biofilm (dental plaque). DENTAID 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 an international presence in more than 40 countries through a wide network of distributors.

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