Sodium Bicarbonate as Toothpaste
Chapter I: Introduction
A. Background of Study
Baking soda was traditionally used as a tooth cleaner before commercial toothpaste became available. Combined with peroxide, it makes a potent teeth whitener for much less than expensive whitening toothpastes or strips.
Being a naturally occurring compound, baking soda is safe for cleaning teeth to a certain extent. It has the property of neutralizing agents that are responsible for causing discoloration and foul odors. This makes it an ideal ingredient for teeth bleaching and cleaning stains. While using it as a baking soda toothpaste, it cleans the corners of the teeth and help in preventing plaque formation. The abrasiveness of this formulation is relatively mild as compared to toothpastes containing silica. In other words, baking soda toothpaste is milder and cause little damage to the tooth enamel than commercially sold products.
B. Statement of the Problem/Objectives
Is the baking soda effective in teeth whitening? Will there be side effects after using this product?
To produce baking soda toothpaste which will be effective for teeth whitening and to prove that baking soda can be used as an alternative product for toothpastes.
C. Significance of the Study
Baking soda toothpaste is a great way to save money and be environment friendly at the same time. However, small children may unlike at the taste. By adding flavorings, it can be used by everyone in the family.
D. Definition of Terms
• Sodium Bicarbonate – Baking Soda
• TRPM8 – Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 8 also known as the cold and menthol receptor 1, is a protein. TRPM8 is an ion channel, upon activation it allows the entry of Na+ (sodium) and Ca2+(calcium) ions to the cell that leads to depolarization and the generation of an action potential. This eventually leads to the feeling of
A. Background of Study
Baking soda was traditionally used as a tooth cleaner before commercial toothpaste became available. Combined with peroxide, it makes a potent teeth whitener for much less than expensive whitening toothpastes or strips.
Being a naturally occurring compound, baking soda is safe for cleaning teeth to a certain extent. It has the property of neutralizing agents that are responsible for causing discoloration and foul odors. This makes it an ideal ingredient for teeth bleaching and cleaning stains. While using it as a baking soda toothpaste, it cleans the corners of the teeth and help in preventing plaque formation. The abrasiveness of this formulation is relatively mild as compared to toothpastes containing silica. In other words, baking soda toothpaste is milder and cause little damage to the tooth enamel than commercially sold products.
B. Statement of the Problem/Objectives
Is the baking soda effective in teeth whitening? Will there be side effects after using this product?
To produce baking soda toothpaste which will be effective for teeth whitening and to prove that baking soda can be used as an alternative product for toothpastes.
C. Significance of the Study
Baking soda toothpaste is a great way to save money and be environment friendly at the same time. However, small children may unlike at the taste. By adding flavorings, it can be used by everyone in the family.
D. Definition of Terms
• Sodium Bicarbonate – Baking Soda
• TRPM8 – Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 8 also known as the cold and menthol receptor 1, is a protein. TRPM8 is an ion channel, upon activation it allows the entry of Na+ (sodium) and Ca2+(calcium) ions to the cell that leads to depolarization and the generation of an action potential. This eventually leads to the feeling of
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