Toothpaste is a weak base (pH 9.9)
toothpaste is basic in nature
I'm thinking tooth paste will dry out. I don't think it can rot, I think you would be hard pressed to find a bacteria that can live in the base(opposite of acid) that tooth paste is.
Toothpaste does not have acid in it, Toothpaste is an Alkalie.
base
yes it neutralises the acid on your teeth to prevent tooth decay
Apparently it's "Linoleic" acid, or LA. LucyH
calcium hydroxide
it keeps your teeth clean
it is an alkaline.... hope this helps! :)
Because tooth paste is a base because anything that turns a blue or green when mixed with red cabbage juice(indicator) is a base.
Ketchup is an acidic paste.
it neutralises any access acid left in the mouth