Swallowing toothpaste can cause stomach upset as well as other health issues if done consistently. If you notice her doing this often, switching to a non-fluoridated tooth paste would …

Never let toothpaste in your gums and teeth overnight, because the detergents and the fluoride can harm your soft and hard tissue. By the way, that's why biological dentists recommmand …

Toothpaste does not kill bacteria in the mouth. You could brush with soap and water and get the same effect. It just tastes better with your test.

Quick answer: a toothpaste is only as good as it is used, and for children, sensodyne is fine (especially if they can expectorate).

Dr. David Quintero is a Dentist practicing in Dacula, GA. Doctor of Medical Dentistry with a specialty in Periodontics and a Masters in Oral Biology, he specializes in preventing, …

Who doesn't want to feel super fresh as their head hits the pillow? Rinsing with a mouthwash for most patients is a great idea to be the final step. Using an antibacterial rinse or fluoride rinse is …

Brushing your teeth can definitely keep toothaches away, or help with overall sensitivity if you are brushing with a fluoride toothpaste, but it will more than likely not solve the issue of why your …

The fluoride at the dentist office is a varnish applied more concentrated than your home products and when applied right after a cleaning is most effective to help prevent tooth decay. Also …

Probably not your toothpaste (although some people are sensitive to sodium lauryl sulfate which is in most toothpastes). It could be from mouth breathing and the drying out of the mucosal …

You sound like you are doing all the right things. I might suggest that you start to use a toothpaste that contains an anti microbial agent such as triclosan. This will help to reduce the bacterial …