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 ...

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 ...

It may seem counterintuitive to use black toothpaste to whiten your teeth. However, having charcoal in your toothpaste can give you whiter teeth as well as several other oral hygiene benefits. Keep in ...

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 ...

Dear Heloise: I read your daily hints in the Lima News, and occasionally, people suggest cutting open toothpaste tubes to get every little bit out of the tube. That can be messy, and really is not ...

There are lots of ways to use toothpaste around your home, but you might not realize that it is also useful outside your home. Grab a tube of the minty stuff to keep in your shed or garage for your ...

Have you ever wondered whether you can use regular toothpaste on dogs? More and more people are listening to their vets and including oral care as part of their dog’s daily routine, but when it comes ...

The thick film of toothpaste may be the key to aiding you in preventing those foggy bathroom mirrors, but there are a couple of precautions to be aware of.

New York — Too many young kids are using too much toothpaste, increasing their risk of streaky or splotchy teeth when they get older, according to a government survey released Thursday. About 40 ...