Most people do not give toothpastes much thought but a Reddit user urged everyone to reconsider their brushing habits.

Households are being urged to make toothpaste instead of buying it - to save money and avoid exposure to harmful chemicals.

Have you just spotted your baby’s first tooth? You need to start a oral hygiene routine right away. Here we reveal a few secrets to choosing the right toothpaste.

Then, around age three, you can progress to using a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to brush a child’s teeth, says Reboucas. Much like potty training, teaching kids how to brush their teeth is ...

The NHS has issued a cautionary note about a common daily routine that could inadvertently expose people to infection - not ...

The NHS has issued a warning about a common daily habit that could unknowingly put people at risk of infection - failing to replace your toothbrush regularly. Highlighting this issue online, the ...

For toothpaste: Apply a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and gently brush in circular motions for two minutes. Recommended duration of use Use strips 7 days in a row, then 1-2 times a week ...

Though swallowing a small amount of toothpaste is fine, ingesting too much fluoride can cause nausea and vomiting. This is also why dentists recommend using only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.