what is toothpaste made of?

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Active Ingredients:

* Fluoride
* Antibacterial agents, most often Triclosan is used to control plaque
* Desensitizing agents
* Anti-tartar agents
* Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
* Enzymes, to enhance the antibacterial properties of saliva
* Xylitol, a non-sugar sweetener, which reduces levels of cariogenic (decay causing) bacteria in the mouth and enhances remineralization

(Natural toothpastes may contain a variety of ingredients - anything from oil of ginger to seaweed extract.)

Inactive ingredients:

* Water
* Detergents, to make the toothpaste foam
* Binding agents
* Humectants to retain moisture
* Flavoring, sweetening, and coloring agents like peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon, wintergreen, and menthol
* Preservatives
* Abrasives for cleaning and polishing

Almost all toothpastes start with mild abrasives and detergents, as well as the near-universal ingredient, fluoride. After that, toothpastes vary quite a bit.

Possible ingredients include: tartar-control agents, most often pyrophosphate; sensitivity reducers, such as potassium nitrate; triclosan; baking soda; and teeth whiteners.

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The most common components of a toothpaste are Calcium carbonate,Silica and Triclosan. Certain toothpastes also contain nature-identical flavours such as Mint,Basil and Neem derived from natural as well as artificial sources.

calcium carbonate

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