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Researchers have developed a targeted approach to combat periodontitis without disrupting the natural balance of the oral ...

Did you brush your teeth yet this morning? You may have started using the brand of toothpaste you prefer a long time ago, but one Silicon Valley startup is out to redefine the way you care for your ...

While essential for oral hygiene, everyday dental practices inadvertently contribute to microplastic pollution. Toothpastes, floss, fillings, and appliances release plastic particles into wastewater, ...

Toothpaste, manual and electric toothbrushes, floss, mouthwash, and tongue scrapers commonly feature in people’s oral hygiene routines. People also use different types of braces, aligners, and ...

There's a new eco-friendly alternative to toothpaste. It's not a paste; it's a tablet. But even if toothpaste tablets are good for the planet, will people try them? Sally Herships and Darian Woods ...

Dental hygiene aficionados have surely noticed a new format battling for a share of the oral hygiene market. Toothpaste tablets are dry, pressed-powder pills about the size of an aspirin or a pea.

"Rinsing with a fluoride mouthwash can help strengthen the enamel and reduce sensitivity," Wei said. "Some mouthwashes containing alcohol can irritate sensitive teeth and gums, [so] opt for ...

Avoid sun and heat. Plastics can degrade faster when exposed to ultraviolet light and high temperatures, Dr. Mohanty said. So ...