Fluoride, a naturally occuring mineral found in many foods and water, has been a primary ingredient in toothpaste since the 1970s. Despite being widely regarded as safe by the Food and Drug ...

Though high levels of fluoride in water or toothpaste may cause risks, this mineral is generally safe and even has the benefit of protecting against cavities.

Colgate Total toothpaste contains an antibacterial ingredient called triclosan. As we recently reported, a Bloomberg News story raised concerns over the potentially harmful effects of the chemical.

The study observed how toothpaste can reduce both harmful and helpful bacteria inside the mouth, causing disruption in the balance. Waking up in the morning and brushing our teeth is part of our ...

A new ingredient that has been cropping up in products ranging from toothpaste to facial cleansers —polyethylene microbeads — has been causing a stir ever since dental hygienists noticed the tiny blue ...

Charcoal is everywhere these days: in drinks, skin care, hair care. It's also gaining popularity as a way to care for your teeth, with "natural" charcoal toothpastes being praised for their whitening ...

I can't even tell you all of the concoctions I've slathered on monster pimples, and toothpaste has definitely been one of them. But since it's not exactly designed to be put on skin, is toothpaste ...

Brushing your baby or kid’s teeth isn’t always exactly something you look forward to. Chances are that there will be some resistance when you first begin. After all, they’ve never done it before, so ...

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