Question

Match each ingredient of the toothpaste given below with its role.

• A. Abrasive agent
• B. Cavity preventer
• C. Sweetening agent

Answer 1

Toothpaste is used to maintain the oral hygiene. It is used in cleaning teeth. The key ingredients present in it are as follows-

$$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Ingredients}& \text{Uses}\\ \text{Calcium carbonate}& \text{Cleans teeth and removes stains}\\ \text{(Abrasive agent)}& \\ \text{Sorbitol}& \text{Adds sweetness to the toothpaste}\\ \text{(Sweetening agent)}& \\ \text{Parabens}& \text{Helps the toothpaste to last for a longer time}\\ \text{(Preservatives)}& \\ \text{Glycerol}& \text{Prevents water loss and drying}\\ \text{(Humectant)}& \end{array}$$
Some other additional ingredients like flavouring agent such as mint, whitening agent like charcoal and decay preventer like sodium fluoride are also added in it.