Toothpaste for Cavities: The term 'cavity' does not refer to an actual worm in the tooth but rather signifies tooth decay. When decay occurs, the affected area may start to hollow out or turn dark.

Fluoride in toothpaste has been shown to strengthen tooth enamel, making our chompers more resistant to acids from plaque and bacteria that cause tooth decay. Researchers from King’s College London ...

Dentists are warning health-conscious people to avoid homemade and fluoride-free toothpaste if they want to avoid issues with their teeth. The warning comes amid a rise in demand for herbal toothpaste ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

Of all the things in my life that I have switched from commercial to natural, toothpaste has been the most challenging. I really wanted to make the change because of all I’ve read about how bad ...

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers from King's College London report that keratin can protect against tooth decay and repair early-stage enamel damage ...