When you stop to think about it, conventional store-bought toothpaste does leave a lot to be desired. It's very foamy, it's sickly sweet and it's loaded with stuff most of us aren't familiar with, ...

Please repeat the proportions of salt and soda for the tooth-brushing powder. I've used it for a long time but have misplaced the "recipe." Don't use a plastic blender container because it could be ...

Before the modern luxury of toothpaste could be squeezed from convenient plastic tubes, our ancestors used various unique methods to maintain dental hygiene. Historical societies valued clean teeth, ...

Keeping your teeth clean is important to maintaining good oral health. You may also want your teeth to appear as white as possible. While it may be tempting to explore homemade toothpastes to clean ...

A tablet of toothpaste — a great way to eliminate packaging tubes and reduce waste. Photo provided by Alex Houdeshell. Just like any other toiletries we use, toothpaste is designed to be purchased, ...