Empirical Journal
This is not written by a dentist in a white lab coat telling you how many dentists recommend his latest product. We're tired of that – and you probably are too.
Welcome to Empiriska Journalen – the place where dental care meets common sense and a dash of sarcasm. We don't believe in magic whitening elixirs or coconut oil that will solve world peace. Here, we talk about what actually works – not empty marketing. Our articles are based on empirical evidence, experience and results.
Empirical Journal
Tooth decay – why we get cavities (and how to a...
What exactly is dental caries? Dental caries, or “cavities” – is not a disease that you can catch like a cold, but it is caused by bacteria. The worst culprit...
Tooth decay – why we get cavities (and how to a...
What exactly is dental caries? Dental caries, or “cavities” – is not a disease that you can catch like a cold, but it is caused by bacteria. The worst culprit...
What does toothpaste contain for flavoring and ...
The two functions of taste 1. A good taste First and foremost, it should be so good that it attracts use, and I don't mean from a commercial point of...
What does toothpaste contain for flavoring and ...
The two functions of taste 1. A good taste First and foremost, it should be so good that it attracts use, and I don't mean from a commercial point of...
Gentle dental care - that's why we avoid aggres...
What is a foaming agent? Foaming agents or surfactants are found in everything that foams, including toothpaste, shampoo, soap, dishwashing detergent and laundry detergent. The purpose is to reduce surface...
Gentle dental care - that's why we avoid aggres...
What is a foaming agent? Foaming agents or surfactants are found in everything that foams, including toothpaste, shampoo, soap, dishwashing detergent and laundry detergent. The purpose is to reduce surface...
Why is fluoride used in dentistry?
Chemical background It is not the element fluorine that is used in dentistry, but fluoride - an ion based on fluorine. Fluoride is a highly reactive and toxic gas, while...
Why is fluoride used in dentistry?
Chemical background It is not the element fluorine that is used in dentistry, but fluoride - an ion based on fluorine. Fluoride is a highly reactive and toxic gas, while...
Sweeteners in toothpaste - 2 things to avoid!
Does toothpaste really contain sweeteners? Yes, indeed! However, it's not about regular refined sugar, the big culprit that causes cavities, caries that you've probably heard about. Instead, it's about alternative...
Sweeteners in toothpaste - 2 things to avoid!
Does toothpaste really contain sweeteners? Yes, indeed! However, it's not about regular refined sugar, the big culprit that causes cavities, caries that you've probably heard about. Instead, it's about alternative...
Why does toothpaste contain polishing agents?
What are polishing agents in toothpaste? Often lime or silica The most common types of polishes are lime-based substances or silica. These are non-water-soluble particles and need should therefore have...
Why does toothpaste contain polishing agents?
What are polishing agents in toothpaste? Often lime or silica The most common types of polishes are lime-based substances or silica. These are non-water-soluble particles and need should therefore have...
Who or what is Tjikko really - the inspiration ...
Old Tjikko - a symbol of wisdom and sustainability However, I want to make it very clear, it is not the dog that has inspired our toothpaste tablets, but the...
Who or what is Tjikko really - the inspiration ...
Old Tjikko - a symbol of wisdom and sustainability However, I want to make it very clear, it is not the dog that has inspired our toothpaste tablets, but the...
Why choose Tjikko, or rather - why wouldn't you?
Why is Tjikko such a good choice of toothpaste? Three words: Carefully selected ingredients. The base for Tjikko is bicarbonate - every housewife's obvious cleaner. Bicarbonate raises the pH of...
Why choose Tjikko, or rather - why wouldn't you?
Why is Tjikko such a good choice of toothpaste? Three words: Carefully selected ingredients. The base for Tjikko is bicarbonate - every housewife's obvious cleaner. Bicarbonate raises the pH of...
The survey at Swedental
Test launch at O-Ringen – first meeting with the public The work on Tjikko began several years ago, but it took until June 2024 before we had a finished recipe....
The survey at Swedental
Test launch at O-Ringen – first meeting with the public The work on Tjikko began several years ago, but it took until June 2024 before we had a finished recipe....
The Birth of Tjikko
My background as a dentist and environmentalist I am a dentist myself, or rather, a retired dentist with over 40 years of experience in the industry. I have always thought...
The Birth of Tjikko
My background as a dentist and environmentalist I am a dentist myself, or rather, a retired dentist with over 40 years of experience in the industry. I have always thought...