Your toothpaste is a mixture of different chemical compounds, not a single compound. It contains abrasives, fluorides, foaming agents, sweeteners, flavourings, and water. All of these are combined to ...

Scientists have found that keratin, the protein in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel. The material forms a mineralized layer that halts decay and restores strength, outperforming ...

Procter & Gamble has agreed to revise the packaging of its Crest toothpaste brand under an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as some conservatives express concerns about the effects of ...

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We drink water every day. Several times a day, ideally. But ...

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. Expertise Public health, new wellness ...

As the debate surrounding fluoride, especially in our drinking water, continues, people are considering fluoride-free alternatives. When it comes to toothpaste, one such substitute is ...

Lauren Paige Richeson is an Editor at Health, where she’s been writing, editing, and unpacking wellness trends since 2022. With over a decade of experience covering nutrition, beauty, oral health, and ...

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