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Baking Soda is a weak base. Adding it to toothpaste should raise the pH of toothpaste and inhibit the growth of bacteria that flourish in a slightly acidic environment and cause tooth decay. People expect to see foam when they brush their teeth, so foaming agents are added. Toothpastes claim to clean, remove plaque, prevent cavities, and whiten ... ................
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