The ADA is addressing questions raised last week about the safety of triclosan, an ingredient in Colgate Total toothpaste. Triclosan is the active ingredient in Colgate Total that fights plaque and ...

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This should really go without saying, but for anyone who thinks wooden teeth are due for a comeback, regularly brushing your teeth (at least twice a day!) with toothpaste is crucial to both having a ...

For as long as I can remember, I have bought into the gospel of fluoride, believing that my teeth would surely rot out of my head without its protection. So it felt a little bit illicit, recently, ...

We evaluated 10 children’s toothpastes to find safer, more sustainable options, and provide advice on brushing Kids toothpaste often comes flavored, though the ingredients are trade secrets and ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...

For a toothpaste to be accepted by the American Dental Association, it has to contain fluoride. That doesn't stop many consumers from attempting to avoid the ingredient. If you've ever known a hippie ...

Billions of people around the world dutifully brush their teeth with toothpaste every day, but some are starting to question this status quo. These contrarians see sense in brushing but aren’t sure ...

Have you ever seen a photo of yourself, checked your smile, and thought, "I could use some teeth whitening"? Well, a lot of us have been there. The good news is that you can give your smile a little ...