I’ve reported about oral care for five years, so I talk to dentists at least once or twice a week. Regardless of what topic ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present our FYI series, ...

Your oral health is the gateway to your overall well-being, so it’s important to choose a toothpaste that’s free of harmful ...

The toothpaste aisle can be a confusing place, with a huge variety of claims touted on product labels.

The most important thing, according to Michael Glogauer, dentist-in-chief at University Health Network, is to find a ...

Saltwater has been proven to work as a good antiseptic solution, drawing out infection and reducing inflammation in the mouth ...

An Instagram reel claims that applying a mixture of toothpaste, lemon juice, and eno to the skin can eliminate open pores in just one application. The claim by the user is FALSE.ClaimIn ...

These days it’s much easier to maintain your pearly whites, in no small part thanks to the discovery of fluoride ... It’s in most toothpastes, mouthwashes, and even in our water.

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 ...