Researchers have found a natural mouthwash that seems to kill off nasty germs while nurturing friendly microbes.

The main function of toothpaste isn't to kill bacteria outright but to disrupt the biofilm that allows harmful bacteria to ...

“If customers read about this issue and they have concerns,” he said, “I think throwing out their toothpaste is a reasonable choice.” The bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa was recovered in ...

Mouthwashes have long bragged about killing 99.9% of germs in your mouth, but Rutgers Health researchers suggest this ...

Triclosan is an antimicrobial chemical that was for decades added to everyday items like soap, toothpaste, cosmetics and even ...

Toothpaste is meant to keep bacteria at bay, but an inspection from the Food and Drug Administration found that water contaminated with dangerous bacteria was used to manufacture batches of ...

Common toothpaste ingredients like fluoride and SLS may affect memory and brain function through daily oral absorption. Safer ...

A study of 2,000 adults found that 45% of Brits don't regularly think about their gum health, with four in 10 admitting they ...

Dental health impacts mental health — and at-home teeth whitening products, from pastes to trays, offer an affordable way to ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to push for curbs on fluoride in drinking water.

The main function of toothpaste isn’t to kill bacteria outright but to disrupt the biofilm that allows harmful bacteria to thrive. Brushing mechanically removes this biofilm from teeth and gums, while ...