A dentist has warned that a common toothpaste ingredient could be playing havoc with people's oral health. Dr Ferakh Hamid has revealed it may lead to unwanted side effects like mouth ulcers and ...

Q: Regarding SLS-free toothpaste, the Tom’s of Maine I recently bought does contain this substance. My chief complaint is dry lips. This means I’m constantly using lip gloss. Biotene toothpaste is the ...

A dentist has warned that a particular type of toothpaste could be damaging people's oral health. Dr Ferakh Hamid said it could be leading to symptoms such as ulcers and allergic reactions. Dr Hamid, ...

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is an ingredient commonly found in beauty and cleaning products. It may cause side effects like ...

SLS in toothpaste is a chemical compound also known as sodium lauryl sulphate. It is a key ingredient that is found in most toothpastes. It helps make that to the toothpaste thicken while removing ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Triclosan, an antibacterial ingredient recently banned by the Food and Drug Administration in some products but currently ...

Choosing a toothbrush is relatively simple: dentists recommend brushing with a small-headed soft-bristled brush, for two minutes, twice a day. But how on earth do you decide between the 50-odd ...