Hydrofluorosilicic acid is an additive used to fluoridate community water supplies in the U.S. Like many chemicals, it is caustic in its concentrated form. But it never reaches consumers, and the ...

There are scores of toothpastes available on the shelves, but dentists say there are right and wrong options.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Does this mean that we shouldn’t be brushing with toothpaste containing fluoride after all? Since Kennedy Jr. notably isn’t a ...

Fluoride toothpaste is a common dental care product, but there are many myths surrounding its use. These myths can confuse people about the benefits and safety of fluoride in oral health. Knowing the ...

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 ...

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 ...