what is the use of salt in toothpastes?

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what is the use of salt in toothpastes?

does it act like fluorides? or like TSPP? or any desensitizing agents?

2007-03-11 20:40:40 · 3 answers · asked by liryc 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Preservative, grit, or taste? Just a guess...

2007-03-11 21:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by OhWhatCanIDo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I'm guessing its either used as a buffer, as tootpaste is slightly basic in nature, or then salt crystal are brushed against the teeth it acts in a griding nature and plus removes and trapped food.

Also in high concs it is toxic to germs.

2007-03-12 03:51:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Hex Vision 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sodiumfloride(NaF)

2007-03-12 05:21:46 · answer #3 · answered by Gilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋