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Toothpaste

Dec 1 • 1 minute read

Ever wonder why you use toothpaste when brushing? Toothpaste helps to remove food and plaque from your teeth. Some of the main ingredients in most toothpastes include: 

  • Flavoring agents: typically provide a sweet,minty taste without adding sugar

  • Thickening agents: help stabilize the formula

  • Abrasive agent : help remove stain and debris

  • Humectants: prevent drying out of the formula

  • Detergent: provides foaming action

Other ingredients in some toothpaste include:

  • Fluoride: helps strengthen enamel and fight against decay

  • Whitening agents: help remove more stains

  • Desensitizing agents: help fight tooth sensitivity

Be sure to ask us which toothpaste may be the best fit for you!

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