Toothpaste has always been a means to a fresh mouth and clean teeth for most of us since we first learned to brush. This is how the routine goes; brush, spit, and rinse. But this habit is costing us ...

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...

Brian T. Luong, DMD, is an orthodontist at Anaheim Hills Orthodontics and Santa Ana Orthodontics and Chief Dental Officer at Become Aligners. Adults need a pea-sized amount of toothpaste for effective ...

You’re probably using using too much toothpaste when you brush your teeth, according to one dentist’s viral TikTok. People over age 3 only need a pea-sized amount for maximum effectiveness—not a ...