Toothpaste is commonly made of chemicals that fight against tooth decay, remove plaque, and add taste. Ingredients like calcium carbonate help break down plaque, but the same chemicals used for oral ...

Brushing your teeth is one of those routines that you likely don’t think twice about. You grow accustomed to your toothbrush and the toothpaste brand that maybe you’ve been using for years. But as ...

This article was taken from the May issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content ...

A startling new investigation has uncovered toxic heavy metals lurking in some of America's most trusted toothpaste brands, including those made for children. Lead Safe Mama, a small business focused ...

Hydroxyapatite (HAP) toothpaste is a dental product that contains manufactured calcium phosphate. Calcium and phosphate are minerals that form 95% of tooth enamel and 70% of bones. NASA developed HAP ...