Why is baking soda in toothpastes?

Subject: Why is baking soda in toothpastes?

Date: Sun Sep 24 11:10:12 2000
Posted by Rebecca Burling
Grade level: 10-12 School: Highams Park College
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Area of science: Other
ID: 969808212.Ot

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I am doing a project on the anti-bacterial effects of toothpastes.  I know 
what affect most chemicals have on bacteria, but have no idea what baking 
soda does and therefore why it is in toothpaste.

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