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To protect tooth decay we are advised to brush our teeth regularly. The nature of the toothpaste commonly used is:

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Acidic
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Basic
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Neutral
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Corrosive
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Solution

The correct option is B Basic
Mouth has salivary amylase enzyme and the process of digestion starts from mouth making the acidic environment which causes the tooth decay so it is neutralized by using toothpaste basic in nature.

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