Tooth paste is a mixture of different ingredients that together form a paste or gel which when used with toothbrush, aids in cleaning teeth and gums.

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2. Tooth paste is a mixture of different ingredients that together form a paste or gel which when used with toothbrush, aids in cleaning teeth and gums. What is a Toothpaste? For more details visit http:// smilecareworld.com /myths-facts

4. For more details visit http:// smilecareworld.com /myths-facts Continued… Antiseptic agent: eliminates plaque forming microbes. Triclosan is an example of antiseptic agent that kills germs. Surfactant: these agents help reduce surface tension and increase ability of the paste to spread, increasing the cleaning of tooth surfaces. Also, lathering property of the paste is attributed to these agents. Researchers have observed that some of these agents cause oral ulcers or allergies and hence replaced by other group of compounds. Sequestering agent: a tartar control agent, also acts as buffer and emulsifier. Titanium dioxide/ hydrated silica/food colors: It gives characteristic white color to the opaque pastes. Gel toothpastes have hydrated silica giving the ‘gel’ consistency. Food colors give array of colors we see in colorful pastes/gels. What is a tooth paste made of?

5. For more details visit http:// smilecareworld.com /myths-facts Fluorides: compounds of fluoride are known to strengthen enamel by remineralization and making teeth more resistant to acids produced by bacteria. Stannous fluoride or sodium monofluorophosphate are commonly used fluoride compounds. Potassium nitrate: used as desensitizing agent that blocks unpleasant sensations from reaching dental pulp. Sodium carbonate peroxide/ Hydrogen peroxide: toothpastes claiming to whiten your teeth usually have this ingredient. Sodium bicarbonate: this is added to enhance taste and increase foam. Herbal ingredients: these ingredients claim to be hypoallergenic due to presence of natural ingredients instead of chemicals. Few other ingredients may be:

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