5. Brushing Teeth Brushing teeth with basic toothpaste is a classic example of a neutralization reaction in everyday life.
The decaying food particles in our teeth tend to form acid and cause teeth decay. To balance the
excessive production of acid in the mouth, it is advised to brush one's teeth at least twice a day. This is
because the alkaline or basic nature of the toothpaste tends to neutralize the acid released by the food
particles present in the mouth. Write the word equation for this process: