Billions of people around the world dutifully brush their teeth with toothpaste every day, but some are starting to question this status quo. These contrarians see sense in brushing but aren’t sure ...

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...

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.

Toothpaste is part of most everyone’s daily routine and the right kind is important for healthy teeth. For a product you spit out, there’s a lot to consider. The drugstore aisle is filled with an ever ...

Choosing the right toothpaste is an essential part of oral hygiene, but the process can be confusing. All toothpastes clean teeth, but you may also need to address concerns like reducing sensitivity, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A close up of someone smiling. At-home teeth whitening kits or toothpastes are great for getting a whiter smile at home without ...