At first glance, Bite toothpaste bits look like candy mints, but once you bite down and start brushing with a wet toothbrush, it foams up just like the standard toothpaste you’re used to — but with a ...

Whitening toothpastes can lighten stains and brighten teeth over time. While they may not be as fast or effective as other options, such as whitening strips or professional dental treatments, ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Brushing with baking soda is safe and has low abrasiveness for teeth.

Does whitening toothpaste actually whiten teeth? Whitening toothpaste can appear to whiten teeth slightly by removing surface stains, such as those caused by drinking coffee or smoking. However, ...

Roshini Raj, MD, is Health's former magazine's medical editor and coauthor of What the Yuck?!. Board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, Dr. Raj is a Clinical Associate Professor of ...

While you can't go wrong with most toothpastes, these particular kinds of toothpaste do more harm than good and should be avoided.

A dab of toothpaste has long been a favorite home remedy for clearing up pimples. But could it also cause them? Despite suspicions from some zit-stricken folks seeking answers on online advice forums, ...

It’s hard to believe, but there was a time not long ago when everyone walked around (in public!) with naturally colored teeth. Today, with so many whitening gels, strips and trays out there, yellowish ...

Charcoal toothpaste can remove some surface stains on your teeth, but it doesn’t whiten teeth better than regular toothpaste. Its long-term effects are unclear. Charcoal is one of the biggest trends ...

Dr. Leonard Tau, of the Pennsylvania Center for Dental Excellence, stopped by Talk Philly to talk about shopping for toothpaste and decoding the labeling. For more info on the Pennsylvania Center for ...