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Why is there sand in toothpaste?

Updated: 11/1/2022
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IdaEmilieBoytangfb75...

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There isn't sand in toothpaste, the grit that you think is sand are actually diatoms that are put into the toothpaste to help clean your teeth. They have a tough silicon structure which helps them scrap off other microorganisms. Diatoms have a lot of uses in industry as well.

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