NEW YORK (AP) - Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes ...

Dear Doctor K: I’m confused by the many types of toothpaste on pharmacy shelves. What should I look for in a toothpaste? Dear Reader: To prevent cavities and tooth decay, you need to brush away plaque ...

You might already know that toothpaste enhanced with fluoride can be an effective way to slow down the erosion of enamel on your teeth, which leads to pain, cavities, and eventual tooth loss. But no ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

Brushing your teeth might seem like a simple task you do twice a day, especially if you have an electric toothbrush that does most of the work for you. You put a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on the ...

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 ...

Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain ...

The website of Revitin non-fluoride toothpaste says it “strengthens your teeth against tooth decay.” Gerald Curatola, the dentist who founded Revitin and now serves as chief science officer, called ...