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Normally toothpastes contain a fluoride such as sodium fluoride and also a whitening agent such as bicarbonate of soda.
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∙ 13y agoToothpaste is an alkali because it's pH is greater than 7. If a substance's pH is greater than 7 it is an alkali. If it is below 7 it is an acid. If it is 7 it is a neutral. The reason why toothpaste is alkaline is due to the fact that when the food in our mouth is decompose, a kind of acid is form. Thus, the toothpaste need to be an alkali in order for the acid to be neutralized, so our teeth will not corrode.
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∙ 14y agoToothpaste is actually an acid!
It is atually debatable to be honest...
Some toothpastes are acid's and some are alkalies but mainly there acids.
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∙ 11y agoMagnesium hydroxide. It neutralises the acid on teeth to prevent teeth from decaying.
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What does the alkali in toothpaste do?
it keeps your teeth clean
Why does toothpaste contain alkli?
Assuming you mean alkali. Toothpaste contains alkali in order to cause a reaction and foam, the foam makes it easier to get in to small spaces and push out items between teeth. The alkali also is abrasive so you can clean your teeth better.
What are the uses of alkali at home?
the uses of alkalis at home is to basically clean, wash etc. it is also for taste such as toothpaste used to bruch ur teeth and also has a bitte taste
What is ultrasound is used to clean teeth and jewelry?
they use ultra sound to clean teeth by vibration
What is typically used to clean teeth?
Toothbrush
Why is peroxide used in teeth whitening?
Peroxide is used in teeth whitening due to the fact that it is sucessful in removing stains from teeth. The function of peroxide is to clean so this is why it whitens teeth.
Is air freshener an acid or alkali?
An air freshener is and alkali and it does kind of clean.
Why does toothpaste contain a mild alkali?
Toothpaste contains alkali to neutralise the acid your teeth make so that you don't have to get fillings but it can't be too strong or it can damage your teeth too and also alkali's taste nasty.
Which is more correct clean teeth or brush?
Brush your teeth is more commonly used but both are correct
How do you clean the teeth?
instructions for an alien how to clean your teeth
How is chewing gum used?
Chewing gum is used to clean teeth and sometimes to quench your hunger i hope you loved the facts....
What is Lanarks tollbooth used for today?
for cleaning your backside. then you clean your teeth with it.
