ST. LOUIS — 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 ...

The most common toothpaste ingredient is fluoride, which protects against cavities. Choose a toothpaste with calcium carbonate or hydrogen peroxide if you want to whiten your teeth. Avoid toothpaste ...

TUCSON, Ariz. - If you have an older tube of Colgate Total in your bathroom, check the ingredients. And if it has triclosan, toss it. Triclosan is an antibacterial that may help prevent gingivitis but ...

Many of us brush our teeth twice a day, but do we really know what’s in toothpaste? Consumer Reports researchers break down the key toothpaste ingredients to look out for. First off, if you have an ...

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — For the treatment of tooth sensitivity related to bleaching, application of potassium nitrate via various approaches is a highly effective treatment, researchers reported here ...

Q. A caller on your radio show said that using Crest desensitizing toothpaste instead of the usual brand had abolished his lifelong asthma symptoms. I went right out and bought some. This toothpaste ...