Back when my neighbor's kids were still toddlers, I used to babysit all the time, usually around bedtime. Their bedtime routine was no different than any other toddler's, but one thing that I did ...

A professor at the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine has developed a toothbrush with suction designed to prevent people from swallowing toothpaste, which can damage tooth enamel and lead to ...

Fluoride, a naturally occuring mineral found in many foods and water, has been a primary ingredient in toothpaste since the 1970s. Despite being widely regarded as safe by the Food and Drug ...

In 1997, the FDA started requiring fluoride toothpastes to include a warning advising people to seek professional help if they swallow more toothpaste than they used for brushing. A recent social ...

On the occasion of 'Oral Health Day', the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has released a guide on the correct selection and use of tooth whitening, oral refresher, and toothpaste, which are ...

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