Test Your Knowledge On Toothpaste

Sodium Fluoride is the correct answer because it is the only active ingredient in toothpaste. It is added to toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay and strengthen tooth enamel. Sorbitol and PEG-12 are common ingredients found in toothpaste, but they are not considered active ingredients. The statement "There isn't an active ingredient in toothpaste" is incorrect as toothpaste does contain active ingredients, such as Sodium Fluoride.

Toothpaste benefits you by killing bacteria and plaque on your teeth, as well as cleaning your teeth. It does not give you cavities. Therefore, the correct answer is "Only A & C."

The Egyptians were believed to create toothpaste first. They used a mixture of powdered ashes, burnt eggshells, and pumice to clean their teeth. This early form of toothpaste helped remove plaque and keep their teeth clean. The use of toothpaste then spread to other civilizations, including the Persians, Chinese, and Americans. However, the Egyptians were credited with being the first to develop toothpaste.

Benjamin Franklin made his toothpaste out of honey and charcoal. This was a common practice during his time as honey was used for its antibacterial properties and charcoal was used for its teeth whitening effects. Franklin was known for his innovative ideas and experiments, and this was one of his unique inventions in personal hygiene.

Toothpaste was believed to be discovered in 5000 BC. This is because archaeological evidence suggests that ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians used various substances like crushed bones, oyster shells, and charcoal to clean their teeth. These mixtures were likely the precursors to modern toothpaste. Therefore, the discovery of toothpaste can be traced back to around 5000 BC.

FD&C Blue Number 1 is used to give toothpaste its color. This is a common food coloring agent that is also used in soaps.

PVM/MA Copolymer is the inactive ingredient in toothpaste that sticks to your teeth and kills bacteria. This ingredient is commonly used in hairspray as well. Glycerine is a moisturizing agent, hydrated silica is an abrasive agent, and mint is a flavoring agent, none of which have the adhesive and antibacterial properties needed to stick to teeth and kill bacteria.

Sorbitol gives toothpaste its pleasant flavor that many children love.

Brushing your teeth with water has no benefit at all towards your teeth because water alone does not contain any active ingredients that can effectively clean and protect your teeth. Similarly, brushing your teeth with honey has no benefit towards your teeth as honey is a sugary substance that can actually promote tooth decay if left on the teeth for a prolonged period of time. Finally, brushing your teeth with nothing obviously has no benefit as there are no cleaning or protective actions taking place.

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