Believe it or not, Amazon’s top-selling toothpaste doesn’t come from a household name or contain peroxide, a traditional whitening ingredient. In fact, it’s fluoride-free and boasts activated charcoal ...

These pastes get their name from their vibrant purple tint. “Purple toothpaste works by using purple dye to neutralize any yellowish stains or coloration on the teeth,” explains Rhonda Kalasho, DDS of ...

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Breaking news for toothpaste users everywhere, i.e., all of us: It was recently discovered that toothpaste brand Tom's of Maine may have been produced with water that contains bacteria, while a "black ...

Hydroxyapatite (HAP) toothpaste is a dental product that contains manufactured calcium phosphate. Calcium and phosphate are minerals that form 95% of tooth enamel and 70% of bones. NASA developed HAP ...

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You may already know that once lost, tooth enamel cannot be replaced. However, you may not know that using a remineralizing toothpaste can increase the mineral content of existing tooth enamel.

Most toothpaste commercials show a long, dramatic swirl covering the entire length of the toothbrush. But dentists say this is not only misleading, it could actually be harmful. A video shared by Dr.

Retailers sell 353 types and sizes of toothpaste. In 2010, 69 new kinds of toothpaste were introduced to consumers. Both of these figures actually represent a decrease from previous years, when more ...

If you’re a coffee drinker who’s experiencing some unwanted staining on your teeth, you might be looking for a whitening toothpaste that can restore the shine and natural color of your enamel. When ...

Commercials often show a full ribbon of toothpaste, but experts say it's unnecessary and can be harmful. For children under three, a rice-grain-sized amount is recommended, while those three and older ...