Many people desire a whiter smile, and do-it-yourself teeth whitening sounds like an easy fix. Every day, people offer home cures like lemon, baking soda, and charcoal on the internet. They guarantee ...

A photo of a long‑expired tube of toothpaste—dating all the way back to 1988—has gone viral on Reddit, attracting more than 50,000 upvotes. The reason? As the caption puts it: “Mom is using toothpaste ...

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 ...

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 ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...