What are the ingredients for toothpastes?

Answer:
Don't you have a tube to look at for yourself?

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Active Ingredients: Fluoride
Antibacterial agents, most often Triclosan is used to control plaque
Desensitizing agents
Anti-tartar agents
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
Enzymes, to enhance the antibacterial properties of saliva
Xylitol, a non-sugar sweetener, which reduces levels of cariogenic (decay causing) bacteria in the mouth and enhances remineralization
(Natural toothpastes may contain a variety of ingredients - anything from oil of ginger to seaweed extract.)
Inactive ingredients: Water
Detergents, to make the toothpaste foam
Binding agents
Humectants to retain moisture
Flavoring, sweetening, and coloring agents like peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon, wintergreen, and menthol
Preservatives
Abrasives for cleaning and polishing

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路 Purified water Dicalcium Phosphate- White, tasteless, crystalline powder. A source of calcium. 路 Glycerine- from Coconut oil, it is used as a sweetener and Humectant. (To keep it moist) 路 Silica- Occurs widely in nature as sand, quartz and flint. It is used as an abrasive in the toothpaste. 路 Hamposyl L -95 (Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate) it is NOT Sodium Lauryl Sulfate- it is a mild-cleansing agent derived from Coconut oil. It is an anti-enzyme cavity fighter and mild foaming agent. 路 Sodium Carboxmethyl Cellulose- A natural hydrophilic colloid that acts as a thickener and polyelectrolyte. 路 Grapefruit Seed Extract- is a broad spectrum antimicrobial compound synthesized in a unique process from the seeds and pulp of grapefruits. The final product is a combination of naturally occurring elements including bioflavinoids, amino acids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, tocopherols, ascorbic acid and dehydroascorbic acids. It is used as a preservative, as has gained a reputation as being supportive for people with flues, colds and sore throats. It has been recommended by several leading medical doctors/authors for relief of symptoms associated with yeast imbalance, it has a wide array of topical applications.

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The following is an in depth analysis of the ingredients of toothpaste and their functions. I hope this answers your question. http://sci-toys.com/ingredients/toothpas...

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Floride is the most important .It exist in black tea too.

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