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Why does toothpaste contain alkli?

Updated: 9/17/2023
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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.

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