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There is a common misconception that Teflon is used in toothpaste as a protective coating for teeth. However, Teflon is not used in toothpaste as it is not approved for oral use. Toothpaste typically contains fluoride and other ingredients to help prevent tooth decay and strengthen tooth enamel.
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What element is used in toothpaste and in protective coating for teeth and in Teflon?
Fluorine is the element used in toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay, in protective coatings for teeth to strengthen enamel, and in Teflon for its non-stick properties.
Is toothpaste an strong or weak acid?
toothpaste is an alkali because bacteria uses acid to eat away at teeth so toothpaste manufactures include alkali in their recipe to neutralize this acid, it also works as a cleansing agent to keep our teeth white! - hope this helps
What effect do the minerals in toothpaste have on the toothpaste's ability to clean?
Minerals like abrasives in toothpaste help scrub away plaque and food particles from the teeth's surface. Fluoride minerals can help strengthen tooth enamel and prevent decay by remineralizing the teeth. Other minerals may contribute to the texture, flavor, and overall effectiveness of toothpaste in cleaning teeth.
Why is it important that toothpaste is not a strong alkaline?
Toothpaste needs to be balanced in pH to prevent damage to tooth enamel and oral tissues. If toothpaste is too alkaline, it can lead to erosion of the enamel and sensitivity in the teeth. Maintaining a slightly acidic pH in toothpaste helps to protect the teeth and maintain a healthy oral environment.
Is toothpaste a compound word?
Yes, "toothpaste" is a compound word formed by combining "tooth" and "paste" to describe a substance used for cleaning teeth.
What element is used in toothpaste and in protective coating for teeth and in Teflon?
Fluorine is the element used in toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay, in protective coatings for teeth to strengthen enamel, and in Teflon for its non-stick properties.
Why does fluride help prevent tooth decay?
Fluoride protects your teeth by putting a protective coating on your teeth. The protective coating helps prevent bacteria from damaging your teeth.
Why are beavers teeth orange?
Beavers have a hard protective coating on their teeth that contains iron. This turns their teeth orange and makes them extra hard.
How does toothpaste stop erosion?
it coats your teeth, so the toothpaste gets eroded, not your teeth
What is the outer coating of your teeth called?
The white outer coating on teeth is called enamel.
Why was toothpaste inveted?
toothpaste was invented to kepp your teeth clean
How does the coating rot the teeth?
The coating on your teeth is called plaque. Plaque is a build up of bacteria that can eat away at the coating of your teeth. Brushing and flossing is important and can prevent this.
What are the application of toothpaste?
teeth and toes teeth and toes
What do you do if you don't have toothpaste and your teeth are dirty?
move to a house that does have toothpaste but be quick so your teeth stay white and not fall out
What toothpaste clean teeth the best?
the toothpaste that clean teeth is Colgate if u brush then u want half to worry about it
Is it safe for horses to use toothpaste?
no it is not good to use toothpaste on a horse because it can make their teeth so soft their teeth can dissolve.
I brush my teeth with whitening toothpaste leave the toothpaste in my mouth for about 3min. do you think that makes them more white?
maybe. how many teeth do you have?
