Daily Archives: 21 Jun 2023

After using toothpaste, orange juice and other juices have an unpleasant taste. Sodium lauryl sulfate alters a person's perception of taste. It can break down phospholipids that inhibit sweet taste…

With the exception of pet toothpastes such as dogs and cats, and astronaut toothpastes, most toothpastes are not made to be swallowed, and swallowing them may cause nausea or diarrhea.…

Some reports have suggested that triclosan (which is an active ingredient in many toothpastes) can combine with chlorine in tap water to form chloroform, which the US Environmental Protection Agency…

The inclusion of sweet and toxic ethylene glycol in Chinese toothpaste led to the cancellation of many toothpastes in several countries in 2007.[15] The world's outcry caused Chinese officials to…

Although water fluoridation has been hailed as one of the greatest medical achievements of the 20th century,[10] toothpastes containing fluoride can be toxic if swallowed in large amounts.[13][14] The risk…

antibacterial agents;justiceTriclosan is an antibacterial agent and is a common toothpaste ingredient in the UK. Triclosan or zinc chloride protects against gingivitis, and according to the American Dental Association, it…

Many (but not all) toothpastes contain sodium lauryl sulfate or related surfactants (detergents). Sodium lauryl sulfate is found in many other personal care products such as shampoo, and it is…

Fluorine in its various forms is the most active ingredient in toothpaste to prevent cavities. It is found in teeth in small amounts in plants and animals and in some…

Abrasives make up about 50% of an ideal toothpaste. These are non-dissolving particles that help remove plaque from the teeth. Descaling helps reduce cavities and gum disease. Abrasive materials include…

The first toothpaste in its current form appeared in 1873. Toothpaste is defined as “a chemical formula used by brushing to clean the surfaces of the teeth with the aim…