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Why all the toothpastes are sweet does all contains sugar?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No sugar: . In order for toothpaste to be effective, it must be used regularly. Research has indicated that a sweet taste encourages the regular use of toothpaste. Specific flavors have been found to appeal to certain groups of the population. A sweet combination of flavors seems to be the most appealing. Sugar, however, is not used as a sweetener in toothpaste. Most manufacturers use artificial sweetener.
Answered 1/17/2018
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No: Toothpaste contains artificial sweetners that are supposedly not harmful to the teeth.
Answered 1/17/2018
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