Obviously there is some kind of chemical reaction, but what exactly is going on?
2006-09-26 22:00:48 · 5 answers · asked by Maggie E 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Maybe because toothpaste is alkaline and oranges are acidic. causing a neutralizing effect in your mouth?
2006-09-26 22:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by mooncalf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemicals in toothpaste block the taste buds on your tongue that detect sweetness, but not the rest of the flavors in a food. The other flavors in an orange taste horrible if you do not have sweetness their to balance them
2006-09-30 14:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It mixes with the amonia chemicals that are in most toothpastes and mouthwashes as a cleaning agent.
2006-09-27 05:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by NotSoTweetOne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything tastes nasty after you brush your teeth.
2006-09-27 05:02:21 · answer #4 · answered by bc.grown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try grapes. Really yuk!
2006-09-27 05:42:34 · answer #5 · answered by idkipper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋