Which is an example of chemical home care?

• A. Dentifrices
• B. Brushing
• C. Diet
• D. Chews

Answer: (A)

Chemical home care means products that deliver active chemical agents to the mouth to prevent or control dental disease. Dentifrices fit this because toothpastes contain ingredients like fluoride to help remineralize enamel and antiseptics to reduce bacteria and plaque, delivering therapeutic chemicals with each use.

Brushing, while commonly paired with toothpaste, is primarily a mechanical action—physically removing plaque by scrubbing. Diet influences the oral environment but doesn’t provide a daily chemical agent applied to the teeth. Chews mainly act as mechanical cleaners and supports; they may have additives, but they aren’t classified as the primary chemical home care method.

So the best example of chemical home care is dentifrices.