Many of us brush our teeth twice a day, but do we really know what’s in toothpaste? Consumer Reports reveals the toothpaste ingredients to look out for. If you have an older tube of Colgate Total in ...

Brushing our teeth regularly is key to good health. But have you ever thought of what's in your toothpaste? If you have an older tube of Colgate Total in your bathroom, check the ingredients and if it ...

"Hydroxyapatite is natural. It is a type of calcium that makes up bones and teeth," says Lai. "Nano-hydroxyapatite relates to ...

The key ingredient in toothpaste, as far as why we use toothpaste in the first place, is fluoride, said Dr. Bob Mongrain with Berkshire Dental Group, 8701 S. Garnett Road. Fluoride prevents cavities ...

If you’ve ever thrown away a tube of toothpaste in the airport security line, or had to clean out leaked paste from the bottom of your cosmetics bag (#same), you may benefit from a more ...

The first commercially produced toothpaste was launched in 1873 and sold in a jar. Today, more than 1,400 different types of toothpastes are available online and in stores. But, my patients ask, is ...