What ingredients are in Colgate toothpaste?

Answer 1

Active ingredients Fluoride in various forms is the most popular active ingredient in toothpaste to prevent cavities. Although it occurs in small amounts in plants and animals, and has effects on the formation of dental enamel and bones, it is not considered to be a dietary essential and no deficiency signs are known. Sodium fluoride (NaF) is the most common form; some brands use sodium monofluorophosphate (Na2PO3F). Nearly all toothpaste sold in the US has 1000 to 1100 parts per million fluoride ion from one of these active ingredients, in the UK the fluoride content is often higher, a NaF of 0.32% w/w (1450ppm fluoride) is not uncommon. This consistency leads some to conclude that cheap toothpaste is just as good as expensive toothpaste. Fluoride has been used in toothpaste since the 1950's. A range of other ingredients are less commonly used. Hydroxyapatite nanocrystals are used for remineralisation, as in the Apagard and BlanX brands. A more recent family of active ingredients use calcium phosphate for remineralisation. Calcium phosphate technologies include: NovaMin Recaldent SensiStat Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Nanit active These are used both with and without fluoride. Calprox is used in Supersmile. Cuprident uses mono-copper citrate (MCC). Some toothpastes include ingredients to reduce sensitivity; they can either treat an underlying cause (if sensitivity is caused by demineralization, remineralisation repairs this), or suppressing the symptoms by desensitizing the nerves. Inactive ingredients Many, though not all, toothpastes contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or another of the sulfate family. SLS is found in other personal care products as well, such as shampoo, and is largely a foaming agent. SLS may cause a greater frequency of mouth ulcers in some people as it can dry out the protective layer of oral tissues causing the underlying tissues to become damaged[1]. Some brands include powdered white mica. This acts as a mild abrasive to aid polishing of the tooth surface, and also adds a cosmetically-pleasing glittery shimmer to the paste. Many may include frustules of dead diatoms, as a mild abrasive. Ingredients such as baking soda, enzymes, vitamins, herbs, calcium, calcium sodium phosphosilicate, mouthwash, and/or hydrogen peroxide are often combined into base mixes and marketed as being beneficial. Some manufacturers add antibacterial agents, for example triclosan or zinc chloride, to prevent gingivitis. Triclosan is a very common ingredient in the UK. Toothpaste comes in a variety of flavours, most often being some variation on mint (spearmint, peppermint, regular mint, etc). Other more exotic flavours include: anise, apricot, bubblegum (marketed mostly to children), cinnamon, fennel, neem, ginger, vanilla, lemon, orange, pine. Flavours which have been introduced but discontinued due to poor reception include peanut butter, iced tea, and even whisky. Some brands of toothpaste are unflavoured,[citation needed] but many are both flavoured and sweetened. Because sugar can cause tooth decay, artificial sweeteners are generally employed for this purpose. The inclusion of sweet-tasting but toxic diethylene glycol in Chinese-made toothpaste led to a multi-nation and multi-brand toothpaste recall in 2007. Many types of toothpaste contain colourings for better visual acceptance. Active ingredients Fluoride in various forms is the most popular active ingredient in toothpaste to prevent cavities. Although it occurs in small amounts in plants and animals, and has effects on the formation of dental enamel and bones, it is not considered to be a dietary essential and no deficiency signs are known. Sodium fluoride (NaF) is the most common form; some brands use sodium monofluorophosphate (Na2PO3F). Nearly all toothpaste sold in the US has 1000 to 1100 parts per million fluoride ion from one of these active ingredients, in the UK the fluoride content is often higher, a NaF of 0.32% w/w (1450ppm fluoride) is not uncommon. This consistency leads some to conclude that cheap toothpaste is just as good as expensive toothpaste. Fluoride has been used in toothpaste since the 1950's. A range of other ingredients are less commonly used. Hydroxyapatite nanocrystals are used for remineralisation, as in the Apagard and BlanX brands. A more recent family of active ingredients use calcium phosphate for remineralisation. Calcium phosphate technologies include: NovaMin Recaldent SensiStat Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Nanit active These are used both with and without fluoride. Calprox is used in Supersmile. Cuprident uses mono-copper citrate (MCC). Some toothpastes include ingredients to reduce sensitivity; they can either treat an underlying cause (if sensitivity is caused by demineralization, remineralisation repairs this), or suppressing the symptoms by desensitizing the nerves. Inactive ingredients Many, though not all, toothpastes contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or another of the sulfate family. SLS is found in other personal care products as well, such as shampoo, and is largely a foaming agent. SLS may cause a greater frequency of mouth ulcers in some people as it can dry out the protective layer of oral tissues causing the underlying tissues to become damaged[1]. Some brands include powdered white mica. This acts as a mild abrasive to aid polishing of the tooth surface, and also adds a cosmetically-pleasing glittery shimmer to the paste. Many may include frustules of dead diatoms, as a mild abrasive. Ingredients such as baking soda, enzymes, vitamins, herbs, calcium, calcium sodium phosphosilicate, mouthwash, and/or hydrogen peroxide are often combined into base mixes and marketed as being beneficial. Some manufacturers add antibacterial agents, for example triclosan or zinc chloride, to prevent gingivitis. Triclosan is a very common ingredient in the UK. Toothpaste comes in a variety of flavours, most often being some variation on mint (spearmint, peppermint, regular mint, etc). Other more exotic flavours include: anise, apricot, bubblegum (marketed mostly to children), cinnamon, fennel, neem, ginger, vanilla, lemon, orange, pine. Flavours which have been introduced but discontinued due to poor reception include peanut butter, iced tea, and even whisky. Some brands of toothpaste are unflavoured,[citation needed] but many are both flavoured and sweetened. Because sugar can cause tooth decay, artificial sweeteners are generally employed for this purpose. The inclusion of sweet-tasting but toxic diethylene glycol in Chinese-made toothpaste led to a multi-nation and multi-brand toothpaste recall in 2007. Many types of toothpaste contain colourings for better visual acceptance.

Answer 2

soduim floride

flavour

aqua

sorbital

hydrated sillica

soduim lauryl

celluose gum

aroma

zinc

Answer 3

It contains Sodium, Monofluoro Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Silica, Triclosan, mint extract for flavour and base.

Answer 4

Colgate is a brand of toothpaste used to clean teeth and help with enamel and bacteria .