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What is Toothpaste Made of?

Toothpaste makes our breath fresh and our mouth feel clean. Cavemen used tree resin to clean their teeth. Ground up animal bones were also used to clean teeth. Toothpaste as we know it was made ava...

All About Baking Soda in Toothpaste

  Baking soda, sodium bicarbonate or bicarbonate of soda, is found in some toothpaste while having many other uses, including for baking. Baking soda in toothpaste has had a long history since the ...

Best Options on How to Get White Teeth

  Whiter, brighter teeth can dazzle any smile and boost confidence. Knowing how to whiten your teeth and keep them bright and white can be expensive and maybe painful, unless you know the options...

What to Look for in Natural Toothpaste

If you choose toothpaste based on ingredients and not on what the label promises, this article is a must read. For example, certain ingredients in most commercial or natural toothpaste can actually...

The Best Dental Hygiene Habits for Kids

When your child advances from their first steps to their first tooth, it’s time to start thinking about their dental hygiene habits. The earlier you instill brushing and flossing habits, the better...

Is There a Healthy Smile Beneath Your Mask?

Even if you still mask up now and then, it is always a good idea to take care of your oral health. A recent KTVK-TV News Healthwatch segment asked viewers, “When was the last time you looked at the...

Do You Struggle to Get Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth?

While it may be tempting to use a sparkly toothpaste to convince your children to brush their teeth regularly, those special flavors and gimmicks in children’s toothpaste may be harmful. To keep ki...

Best Vitamins for Teeth and Gum Health

The mouth is a great indicator of general health. Since we can’t see inside our organs, the mouth can be a window that gives us a quick glance into what may be happening on the inside.  In fact, nu...

Is Your Toothpaste Damaging Your Health?

When you walk into the toothpaste aisle to grab the last thing on your grocery list, what option do you reach for? Do you buy the cheapest option, one with aesthetically pleasing packaging, or one ...

Alternatives for Mint Toothpaste

Reach for your toothpaste, mouthwash, or a pack of gum and you’ll most likely get a waft of mint. For years minty flavors like spearmint, peppermint, menthol, winter fresh, and sweet mint have domi...