Question

The nature of the toothpaste commonly used is Acidic, Neutral, Basic, or baking soda?

Answer 1

Toothpaste

• By breaking down food particles and sugar left in the mouth after eating, bacteria that are present in the mouth produce acids.
• Cleaning your mouth after eating is the best way to avoid this.
• Most toothpaste is basic in nature.
• Toothpaste used for cleaning the teeth can balance out excess acid and stop tooth decay.

Examples of bases in tooth paste

• Bases in toothpaste are aluminum hydroxide$\left[\mathrm{Al}{\left(\mathrm{OH}\right)}_3\right]$, calcium hydrogen phosphates$\left({\mathrm{CaHPO}}_4\right)$, and calcium carbonate$\left({\mathrm{CaCO}}_3\right)$.

So, the nature of toothpaste is commonly basic.