Fluoride has been the standard ingredient in anti-cavity toothpaste — and it’s probably a part of your current oral care routine — but modern oral care brands are bringing attention to a ...

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Charcoal toothpaste can remove some surface stains on your teeth, but it doesn’t whiten teeth better than regular toothpaste. Its long-term effects are unclear. Charcoal is one of the biggest trends ...

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.

Dental hygiene aficionados have surely noticed a new format battling for a share of the oral hygiene market. Toothpaste tablets are dry, pressed-powder pills about the size of an aspirin or a pea.

Good oral hygiene is essential for healthy teeth and gums. It also helps to prevent bad breath. The right toothpaste can play a critical role in oral health, but it can be difficult to know what ...

Roshini Raj, MD, is Health's former magazine's medical editor and coauthor of What the Yuck?!. Board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, Dr. Raj is a Clinical Associate Professor of ...

I've dealt with sensitive teeth for much of my adult life, but I can usually keep my tooth pain under control by using a toothpaste that's designed for sensitive teeth for a few weeks. These specialty ...