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Uses for Toothpaste

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Toothpaste: it whitens, brightens, deodorizes, removes stains, and restores and protects enamel. But toothpaste's cleaning capabilities work wonders on many things besides our teeth. The same ingredients that help polish our pearly whites can also soothe some common ailments, make household items sparkle, and even get rid of stains and pungent smells. Try out these tricks with a white, non-gel toothpaste, and watch that cavity-fighting, breath-freshening tube of wonder work its magic. 1. Relieve irritation from bug bites, sores, and blisters. These skin irritations all tend to weep and, in the case of bug bites, often itch. Apply a drop of toothpaste to a bug bite or insect sting to stop the itching and decrease any swelling. When applied to sores or blisters, it dries them up, thus allowing the wound to heal faster. It's best when used overnight. 2. Soothe a stinging burn. For minor burns that don't involve an open wound, toothpaste can deliver temporary cooling rel