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Do You Know How Toothpaste Really Works?

You use toothpaste everyday (or at least, you’re supposed to, and more than once at that), but we’d be willing to bet that you don’t know how it works specifically to keep your oral health thriving. Next time your curious 4-year old asks why he/she has to use toothpaste, you can provide an accurate and knowledgeable answer.

1. It’s abrasive – toothpaste is abrasive with a special agent that’s contained and that removes solid particles from the teeth, as well as stains and polishes teeth as well. If you’d like to take a trip back in time, you can try tooth powder instead of paste for more abrasive properties
2. It’s antiseptic – with components like Xylitol, bacteria growth in the mouth is prevented
3. It contains fluoride – fluoride helps to strengthen and protect teeth and is a key element of toothpaste

Via: Dental Health Site