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Toothpaste

Toothpaste is a mildly abrasive paste or gel used to maintain oral health. Used in conjunction with a toothbrush, the paste gently scrubs the teeth, helping to remove bacteria, food, and plaque to prevent cavities and improve breath.

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Where can I find Gleem toothpaste on line?

Amazon and eBay are two stores that still sell Gleem toothpaste. It is an older brand of toothpaste that is not carried in most major stores like Walmart and Target.

What are the benefits of using Sensodyne?

I have started getting a toothache just 3 weeks after using it

Why is toothpaste a base?

Toothpaste is enriched with fluoride to help prevent tooth decay. Fluoride ions are anions, meaning they have a negative charge. (Take a look at where fluoride falls on the periodic table -- fluoride ions want to gain an electron to be more stable, thus they tend to form ions with a -1 charge.)

Substances with negative charges are basic, while those with positive charges are acidic.

How much does toothpaste cost in the us?

toothpaste cost different prices if you go to ralphs or stater brothers it probably wont cost more than $7

Why do you need to use toothpaste?

In my professional opinion, toothpaste is largely overrated. Most commercial toothpastes have fluoride, an ingredient shown to reduce tooth decay in children. Other than that, toothpaste is little more than mouth freshener. You can usually keep your mouth and teeth clean and healthy simply by brushing and flossing effectively (with or without toothpaste) every day and seeing your dental professional frequently. The key word is 'effectively'. In my experience, most people do not brush long enough (at least two minutes).

Who invented crest toothpaste?

P&G Vice President who lived on Crest RoadP&G Vice President who lived on Crest Road.

What is the best toothpaste to use for your child?

yo uso un a tooth paste that is used by the best U.S dentist... it is called... Amway GLISTER ... you only need to aplay little bit on the top of your toohth brush and that will clean totaly your mouth and it will leaf it cries free... it is not strong when used in bit quantity

Where is aquafresh toothpaste made?

Aquafresh is made (blended) in the USA with ingredients made in Taiwan.

When was toothpaste invented?

The first fluoride toothpaste to prevent cavities was invented in 1952 in Bloomington, Indiana. 14 years of research was conducted to produce the product at Indiana University.

Otherwise, early toothpaste dates back to the 9th century, Ziryab invented and popularized the product throughout Islamic Iberia (or Al-Andalus).

Is toothpaste an acid or a base?

Toothpaste does not have acid in it, Toothpaste is an Alkalie.

What is the best toothpaste for plaque?

Try sensodyne or some sort of herbal natural product is very good, better than drug store materials.

Which salt are in bath salt and toothpaste?

Actually you could, just do not do it too often, as you might damage your teeth and gums. Also, the salt does not taste very nice in your mouth. A good toothpaste (there are plenty in the market to choose from) is recommended for everyday use.

Is there sugar in toothpaste?

Well they are not called sweetners, they are called flavoring agents.

The idea is to make you like the idea of brushing your teeth.

If the main ingredients of tooth paste were all put together and made into paste without a flavouring agent, you wouldn't want to touch it with a pole!

To give you an idea of how it would taste, listen to this; the main ingredients are chalk, soap, antiseptic, emulsifiers ......... well you know how THAT's going to taste:)

How does toothpaste remove stains from clothes?

Try deodorant stones which naturally inhibit bacteria. They are clear, chemical-free, and very effective. Sorry can't help with deodorant removal from clothing - only how to prevent it in the first place.

Is toothpaste made with rocks in it?

I don't know to spell it but it's floride

Did ingestible toothpaste change when it was adapted for use on earth?

toothpaste is not edible in large quantities, and swallowing it should be avoided. toothpaste contains flouride with can eat the lining of the stomach

Can you use baby toothpaste on dogs?

You should not use baby toothpaste on a dog. Many of them contain one or more chemicals that could be toxic to dogs.

There are special toothpastes available at most pet stores and veterinarians specifically formulated for dogs. I use one called BreathaLyser using a soft toothbrush. If your pet does not react well to a toothbrush, try using your finger instead.

What ingredients are in pepsodent toothpaste?

Most common of various Sensodyne toothpaste versions are:

  • flavors
  • Glycerin
  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
  • dyes
  • Sodium Fluoride
  • Potassium Nitrate
  • Sodium Phosphate
  • Xanathan Gum
  • Hydrated Silica

What does toothpaste do?

Logical reasonI guess the chemicals (Flourides) actually bleach your teeth (Calcium reacts actively with flourides) and I think the brush actually cleans up the dirt and germs from your teeth.