Believe It Or Not, These Aren't Actually Design Flaws

Toothpaste Stripes

Toothpastes like Aquafresh have that classic tri-colored look that all serve different purposes in dental hygiene. The blue stripe is responsible for refreshing, and red is in charge of plaque control. Though whether or not it cleans better overall than other toothpastes isn't necessarily proven. 

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The More You Know

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