"Hydroxyapatite is natural. It is a type of calcium that makes up bones and teeth," says Lai. "Nano-hydroxyapatite relates to ...

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 ...

Fluoride, a naturally occuring mineral found in many foods and water, has been a primary ingredient in toothpaste since the 1970s. Despite being widely regarded as safe by the Food and Drug ...

For decades, fluoride has been at the heart of modern dental care, recommended by dentists and added to everything from toothpaste to drinking water. But in recent years, a growing wave of ...

Philippe Hujoel, a dentist and University of Washington professor, holds a model of teeth as he speaks in an office at the school in Seattle. Hujoel led a review of dental research that has failed to ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BRUSHING YOUR TEETH is probably something you do on autopilot. You brush at least every morning and ...

Brushing twice a day keeps the dentist away—but can we improve on the toothpaste we use to maintain clean teeth, preventing medical issues that spiral from poor dental health? Most toothpastes use ...