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There's a lot of trendy toothpastes out there. However, some of them might be causing more harm than good. Here are several toothpaste ingredients that are damaging your teeth.

German researchers have developed a process that tests the abrasive effect of toothpastes. The abrasive effect of a particular toothpaste on tooth dentin depends on the hardness, amount, and particle ...

Many people brush their teeth daily without thinking twice about the toothpaste they use. While most toothpastes are formulated to protect teeth and gums, certain types can actually cause more harm ...

Masks, scrubs, pills, pizza (?), and the ever popular toothpaste made with charcoal have been trending for a while now as a result of charcoal’s promise to detoxify chemicals from our body — and for ...

Here's a fun fact: Toothpaste works to clean your teeth through the use of slightly abrasive substances, among other things like fluoride. Those little abrasive chemicals work to dislodge gross stuff ...

While I’m trying to be more mindful of the ingredients in my beauty products, I must admit that the last thing on my mind is toothpaste. I’ve never read the ingredients on the back of the tube, nor ...

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 ...

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With numerous toothpastes available, it can be challenging to determine which one is right for you. Here is a breakdown that will help clarify things. Excess fluoride exposure, especially in young ...