Toothpaste isn’t just for your chompers anymore. As it turns out, this medicine cabinet staple is good for much more than preventing cavities, freshening breath, and shining up those pearly whites.

If we want a brighter, whiter smile, a good-quality whitening toothpaste can help. Generally considered a gentler alternative to professional whitening treatments and using a good at-home whitening ...

We tested 10 popular whitening toothpastes that claim to be appropriate for daily use on whitening abilities, plaque removal, flavour, texture and more. We checked the whitening toothpastes claims to ...

More and more of us are in search of whiter teeth. Along with a straighter smile, it’s one of the main things we look for when it comes to dental care. However, doing it at home, even with the aid of ...

Good oral hygiene is essential for healthy teeth and gums. It also helps to prevent bad breath. The right toothpaste can play a critical role in oral health, but it can be difficult to know what ...

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Some research suggests that xylitol toothpaste may benefit your teeth, such as preventing cavities. However, research is mixed. More studies are needed to fully support its dental health benefits.

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about the best time to floss, and shared the fact that many of us are not flossing deep enough into our gums, either. But it wasn’t until I met with my dentist last ...

As you eat and drink and live your life, your teeth are constantly undergoing demineralization and remineralization. Demineralization is the process by which your teeth lose minerals. The bacteria in ...

If you find yourself reaching for a whitening toothpaste to enhance your smile, think again - because it could lead to irreversible damage. Dr James Martyniak, who is part of the team at Rifkin Dental ...

Award-winning senior researcher/writer with 25 years' experience writing about wellbeing, covering everything from indigestion remedies to insect repellents. Plastic-based toothpaste tubes have ...