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.

Despite what was suggested in the July 19 article, “Warning raises fluoride concerns,” fluoride is not only safe, but highly desirable. To suggest the amount of fluoride in a dose of toothpaste is ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Masks, scrubs, pills, pizza (?), and the ever popular toothpaste made with charcoal have been trending for a while now as a result of charcoal’s promise to detoxify chemicals from our body — and for ...