A Quick Guide To What The Colors Mean On Toothpaste

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Common Misconceptions Surrounding these Codes

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· Blue. – means that the toothpaste has natural ingredients as well as medicines included in it. · Green. – means that it is made of all-natural ingredients. · Red. – means that the toothpaste is made of natural and synthetic ingredients. · Black. – this one is the worst since it means that the toothpaste is made entirely of chemicals.

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Exposing the Facts

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The color codes you see on toothpaste tubes have absolutely nothing to do with the ingredients inside. Instead, they are used as marks during the manufacturing process.

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How Do You Tell the Ingredients in Your Toothpaste?

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According to the Dental American Association, almost all toothpaste brands have the same basic ingredients including humectants, abrasives, detergents, and flavoring agents.

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What about the Stripes Colors?

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The answer is, the choice of color actually varies with each toothpaste brand and manufacturer.