Instead of the white foam most of us normally produce when brushing our teeth, activated charcoal toothpastes coat teeth (temporarily) in a dusky slurry. Yet despite their dark hues, many companies ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a registered dietitian nutritionist with several years of experience working in the clinical setting. Once a track and field athlete on a competitive stage, she now finds joy ...

These pastes get their name from their vibrant purple tint. “Purple toothpaste works by using purple dye to neutralize any yellowish stains or coloration on the teeth,” explains Rhonda Kalasho, DDS of ...

Here's a fun fact: Toothpaste works to clean your teeth through the use of slightly abrasive substances, among other things like fluoride. Those little abrasive chemicals work to dislodge gross stuff ...

At-home teeth whitening kits or toothpastes are great for getting a whiter smile at home without the costs of in-office treatments. However, it's important to remain realistic about what you can ...

But dentist Dr. Brady Smith (@drbradysmith) says that whitening toothpaste doesn’t whiten teeth and is all a “scam.” “I don’t know if it’s the biggest scam in dentistry. It’s definitely my favorite ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...

The first thing you likely taste in the morning isn't food or drink; it's toothpaste. A toothpaste is a crucial part of a dental care routine, containing a combination of ingredients that work ...