tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336107939073973034.post2516411992829878857..comments2024-03-16T03:45:44.017-04:00Comments on Dale Swanson: ToothpasteDalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16971331812573996589noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336107939073973034.post-25327049848160516312014-12-07T15:09:43.656-05:002014-12-07T15:09:43.656-05:00You're right, it should have read increases th...You're right, it should have read increases the pH in the mouth after use. I've fixed it above. Thanks.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16971331812573996589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336107939073973034.post-26849905107151383052014-12-07T13:31:03.968-05:002014-12-07T13:31:03.968-05:00"Sodium bicarbonate is often used as both an ..."Sodium bicarbonate is often used as both an abrasive and to raise the pH of the toothpaste. Since it is slightly basic, it reduces the pH in the mouth for some time after use."<br /><br /> -- I'm having trouble following the logic of this statement -- is there a typo here? Should it say, "it raises the pH", or maybe, "it reduces the acid" ? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885898943652074103noreply@blogger.com