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What effect do the minerals in toothpaste have on the toothpaste's ability to clean?
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Why is Monofluoro Phosphate in toothpaste?
Sodium monofluoro phosphate has got germicidal effect or germ killing effect in a toothpaste. Hence its an ingredient of the same.
How we can determine anions and cations in toothpaste?
Toothpaste seems to improve every day. We have anti-cavity toothpastes, extra-whitening toothpastes, toothpastes with mouthwash, toothpastes for sensitive teeth, toothpastes with stripes, clear toothpaste, even liver flavored toothpaste for dogs. A modern toothpaste has many things to do. It must have abrasives to scour off bacterial films. It must have fluorides to harden the teeth against decay. It must have a strong enough flavor to hide the bad tastes of decaying bits of previous meals, and the awful taste of some of the other ingredients, such as detergents and phosphates. Toothpaste must have thickeners to stay on the toothbrush, and squeeze out of the tube. It must have detergents to remove fatty films, and water softeners to make the detergents work better, and sweeteners, preferably non-nutritive, so bacteria are not encouraged. Toothpaste ingredients The most recognized toothpaste ingredient is probably the class of compounds known as fluorides. Stannous fluoride was the first to be used in toothpaste, because it could be used with the abrasive most common at the time, calcium phosphate. The calcium prevents sodium fluoride from being effective. Later, sodium monofluorophosphate was used, as it also could be used with abrasives common at the time. When hydrated silica became the abrasive of choice, sodium fluoride could be used, and is the most widely used fluoride in toothpastes at this time. Hydrated silica is the transparent abrasive used in gel toothpastes, and in the clear parts of striped toothpaste. It has become common to use it in white opaque toothpastes as well, because of its compatibility with sodium fluoride. Fluorides work better in combination with surfactants, which help the remineralization process. The most common are the lauryl sulfates, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, or ammonium lauryl sulfate. Surfactants (detergents) also help clean the teeth, and provide a foam that helps to carry away debris. Moreover, lauryl sulfates have significant anti-bacterial properties, and they can penetrate and dissolve plaque. Lauryl sulfates can irritate oral membranes, and so a similar detergent, lauryl sarcosinate often replaces some or all of the lauryl sulfate. Allantoin is sometimes added to relieve the irritation caused by detergents, alkalies, and acids. The sequestering agent tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) removes calcium and magnesium from the saliva, so they can't deposit on teeth as insoluble deposits called tartar, (calcified plaque). In this respect it acts as a water-softening agent. It won't remove tartar that already exists. TSPP is slightly alkaline, and has a bitter taste, requiring additional flavorings to mask it. Also, additional detergents must be added to keep it in solution. All of these factors can irritate oral membranes and cause sensitivity. Polymers such as the acrylic PVM/MA copolymer are added to prevent bacteria from breaking down pyrophosphates. Other long polymers used are polyethylene glycol (PEG) in various weights (i.e. PEG-6, PEG-8, PEG-40, etc.), and polypropylene glycol (PPG). Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is added for taste and mouth feel. It combines with acids to release carbon dioxide gas, adding to the foam produced by brushing. It is a mild abrasive. It may reduce the numbers of acid loving bacteria in the mouth, although this effect lasts only as long as the mouth stays alkaline. Sodium carbonate peroxide is added to "peroxide" toothpastes as a whitener. It breaks down into sodium carbonate (washing soda) and hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide bleaches the teeth, and kills germs. Sweeteners such as sodium saccharin are added for taste. Other flavors are usually strong essential oils in the mint family. The anti-bacterial agent Triclosan is added to kill plaque-forming microbes. Various gums are used to thicken the paste, but also to retain moisture, so the toothpaste does not dry out if the top is not replaced. In white pastes, titanium dioxide is used to make the paste opaque and white.
Why does toothpaste remove permanent markers?
Regular toothpaste contains 50% abrasives and around 1% fluoride compounds that are very chemically active. So, it's a double effect, the abrasives work like any regular magic eraser scraping off the color, while the fluoride in the toothpaste helps todissolvethe color from the permanent marker.
Why Calcium Carbonate used in toothpaste?
Calcium carbonate creates an alkaline medium for the teeth to be cleaned by virtue of its basic nature. it comes with sodium mono fluoro phosphate which has germicidal effect. abrasive nature is of fluoride ion which when in excess may cause holes in our teeth. Sodium hydrogencarbonate fulfills the same role as calcium carbonate.
The number of crystals or active element in the transducer has the greatest effect on?
The ability to separate Strong Reflectors.,
What dissolves toothpaste besides water?
Any liquid will have the same effect on toothpaste as water.
Why is Monofluoro Phosphate in toothpaste?
Sodium monofluoro phosphate has got germicidal effect or germ killing effect in a toothpaste. Hence its an ingredient of the same.
What are the side effects of eating toothpaste?
It is toxic. We can strengthen our teeth by eating balance fruit and vegetables. Our Creator do not intend us to use toothpaste of any kind; it is apart from natural and because of it, it is unhealthy.
Why does toothpaste contain sodium hydroxide?
Aluminium hydroxide is a base. When any hydroxide reacts with an acid, it produces salt and water which is called neutralisation. Toothpaste contains aluminium hydroxide so it neutralises the effect of acids in our mouth reducing germs and tooth decay.
Can you use toothpaste on the Atkins diet if so then what kind?
a toothpaste should have no effect on any diet, as long as you don't swallow it. -lance
Do the rocks cycle has no effect on the minerals inside the rock?
sometimes it does. in my science book it says the minerals MAY change.
Why is toothpaste foamy?
There is a foaming agent found in almost all toothpastes. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a surfactant -- a sudser -- added to toothpaste. It creates the froth that toothpaste becomes after you begin brushing by lowering the surface tension of the saliva in your mouth and allowing bubbles to form. While it aids in spreading the toothpaste throughout your mouth, it also creates the impression of cleanliness; a mouthful of foam just feels cleaner.But SLS has other properties, too. For one, it suppresses your sweet receptors, so it has a dampening effect on the generally sweet taste of orange juice. In addition, SLS destroys phospholipids. These fatty compounds act as inhibitors on your bitter receptors. So by inhibiting sweet receptors and destroying phospholipids, SLS dulls the sweetness and promotes the bitter taste in orange juice.courtesy of http://health.howstuffworks.com/
How we can determine anions and cations in toothpaste?
Toothpaste seems to improve every day. We have anti-cavity toothpastes, extra-whitening toothpastes, toothpastes with mouthwash, toothpastes for sensitive teeth, toothpastes with stripes, clear toothpaste, even liver flavored toothpaste for dogs. A modern toothpaste has many things to do. It must have abrasives to scour off bacterial films. It must have fluorides to harden the teeth against decay. It must have a strong enough flavor to hide the bad tastes of decaying bits of previous meals, and the awful taste of some of the other ingredients, such as detergents and phosphates. Toothpaste must have thickeners to stay on the toothbrush, and squeeze out of the tube. It must have detergents to remove fatty films, and water softeners to make the detergents work better, and sweeteners, preferably non-nutritive, so bacteria are not encouraged. Toothpaste ingredients The most recognized toothpaste ingredient is probably the class of compounds known as fluorides. Stannous fluoride was the first to be used in toothpaste, because it could be used with the abrasive most common at the time, calcium phosphate. The calcium prevents sodium fluoride from being effective. Later, sodium monofluorophosphate was used, as it also could be used with abrasives common at the time. When hydrated silica became the abrasive of choice, sodium fluoride could be used, and is the most widely used fluoride in toothpastes at this time. Hydrated silica is the transparent abrasive used in gel toothpastes, and in the clear parts of striped toothpaste. It has become common to use it in white opaque toothpastes as well, because of its compatibility with sodium fluoride. Fluorides work better in combination with surfactants, which help the remineralization process. The most common are the lauryl sulfates, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, or ammonium lauryl sulfate. Surfactants (detergents) also help clean the teeth, and provide a foam that helps to carry away debris. Moreover, lauryl sulfates have significant anti-bacterial properties, and they can penetrate and dissolve plaque. Lauryl sulfates can irritate oral membranes, and so a similar detergent, lauryl sarcosinate often replaces some or all of the lauryl sulfate. Allantoin is sometimes added to relieve the irritation caused by detergents, alkalies, and acids. The sequestering agent tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) removes calcium and magnesium from the saliva, so they can't deposit on teeth as insoluble deposits called tartar, (calcified plaque). In this respect it acts as a water-softening agent. It won't remove tartar that already exists. TSPP is slightly alkaline, and has a bitter taste, requiring additional flavorings to mask it. Also, additional detergents must be added to keep it in solution. All of these factors can irritate oral membranes and cause sensitivity. Polymers such as the acrylic PVM/MA copolymer are added to prevent bacteria from breaking down pyrophosphates. Other long polymers used are polyethylene glycol (PEG) in various weights (i.e. PEG-6, PEG-8, PEG-40, etc.), and polypropylene glycol (PPG). Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is added for taste and mouth feel. It combines with acids to release carbon dioxide gas, adding to the foam produced by brushing. It is a mild abrasive. It may reduce the numbers of acid loving bacteria in the mouth, although this effect lasts only as long as the mouth stays alkaline. Sodium carbonate peroxide is added to "peroxide" toothpastes as a whitener. It breaks down into sodium carbonate (washing soda) and hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide bleaches the teeth, and kills germs. Sweeteners such as sodium saccharin are added for taste. Other flavors are usually strong essential oils in the mint family. The anti-bacterial agent Triclosan is added to kill plaque-forming microbes. Various gums are used to thicken the paste, but also to retain moisture, so the toothpaste does not dry out if the top is not replaced. In white pastes, titanium dioxide is used to make the paste opaque and white.
When the supply of goods decreases what kind of effect does it have on demand?
It doesn't have a direct effect on demand... if suddenly there were less toothpaste at the grocery store, the demand would remain the same. If the supply gets too low to meet the demand, the price will go up, and if the price goes up, that might have an effect on demand... some people will use other options besides toothpaste.
How do mineral resources effect natural resources?
the minerals are natural resources
What minerals have a cardiotoxic effect when their levels are to high or to low?
Potassium and calcium
Anion and cation present in toothpaste?
Toothpaste typically contains a fluoride anion, which helps to prevent tooth decay by strengthening tooth enamel. It may also contain cations such as sodium, potassium, or calcium, which help to maintain the pH balance of the toothpaste and provide a mild abrasive effect for cleaning the teeth. Different toothpaste brands may have varying combinations and concentrations of these ions.
