How/when did floral, citrus, pine, and mint become associated with cleanliness?
posted by asockpuppet on Jun 30, 2009 - 13 answers

Can my toothpaste be causing my sore throats? [more inside]
posted by cheapskatebay on Mar 23, 2009 - 7 answers

The major toothpaste brands offer either cavity protection OR tartar control...do I really have to pick one feature and sacrifice the other? [more inside]
posted by wondercow on Feb 10, 2009 - 19 answers

Burt's Bees toothpaste filter: what alternative toothpaste are you using since they have discontinued this product? [more inside]
posted by snugglebunny on Jan 31, 2009 - 7 answers

Why do Crest, Colgate, etc. no longer display the ADA seal of approval? [more inside]
posted by bruceo on Sep 18, 2008 - 9 answers

Another entertaining product expiration thread! Now with 50% fewer cavities.... [more inside]
posted by gimonca on Sep 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I buy Euthymol in Oxford? I could buy it in Morrisons in Manchester, but it doesn't seem to have made its way down South. I'm finding it hard to go back to mint-flavoured toothpaste!
posted by chorltonmeateater on May 14, 2008 - 13 answers

I recently bought a Sonicare. I like how it makes my teeth feel cleaner than they had been, and anecdotal evidence from others suggests it's going to help my gums. But I really can't figure out how the toothpaste works with this thing. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on May 7, 2008 - 10 answers

During the late 1980s, when I lived in Los Angeles, I found a toothpaste that I loved. The brand name was Kep, with a bar over the "e" to give it a long sound like "keep." In the early 1990s, the name changed to "Keep." Whither this tasty toothpaste? [more inside]
posted by carmicha on Mar 2, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the difference between adult and kids' toothpaste? [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Jan 15, 2008 - 14 answers

I have bad teeth. So how come the flouride toothpaste my dentist prescribed to decrease cavity formation and problems is making my teeth actually hurt? [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Jan 7, 2008 - 18 answers

I'd like some more info on this new Colgate Weekly Clean toothpaste, but I'm loathe to ask the manufacturer, because they'll obviously be biased. So, is it as good as they make out? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Dec 2, 2007 - 8 answers

What is making my saliva congeal? Crest ProHealth + Act mouthwash = slime within 15 minutes. [more inside]
posted by FuManchu on Nov 8, 2007 - 19 answers

Help me stop puking in the morning (toothpaste). [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on Nov 7, 2007 - 41 answers

What is the minty-est cruelty-free toothpaste? [more inside]
posted by sLevi on Jul 20, 2007 - 13 answers

I have swallowed my toothpaste since I was about 5 years old. I know you shouldn't swallow toothpaste when you're young (so it says here and here) but I have strong teeth, with no fillings or problems. does it have any effects later on in life on your body?
posted by wibbler on May 19, 2007 - 7 answers

ToothFilter: What's the proper importance of brushing your gums? Surprinsingly, there's - [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon on Jan 20, 2007 - 14 answers

Why does this toothpaste hurt my teeth? [more inside]
posted by Ookseer on Nov 3, 2006 - 10 answers

Why does toothpaste nauseate me in the mornings? [more inside]
posted by denimflavored on Jun 16, 2006 - 23 answers

What toothpaste is the best for the health of my teeth and gums? [more inside]
posted by riffola on Dec 7, 2005 - 42 answers

Sodium lauryl sulfate, an ingredient in most toothpastes, gives me canker sores. But most SLS-free toothpastes are also fluoride-free, which I don't want. Are there any good fluoridated toothpastes, preferably natural, without SLS? The only one I know of is Rembrandt canker sore formula, which I'm sick of.
posted by 88robots on May 1, 2005 - 21 answers

A question from the young 'un I couldn't answer. There are lots of clean crisp flavours out there: why are toothpaste, floss and other dental/oral products stereotypically mint-flavoured, and not, say, clove or cinnamon? Is it simple popularity, or is there a technical reason?
posted by i_am_joe's_spleen on Mar 16, 2005 - 24 answers

Is toothpaste bad for your teeth? I recall seeing what was maybe a blog entry by some MeFite on his or her personal site that said (following details are sketchy!): toothpaste is bad for your teeth because of the glycerin, which doesn't allow teeth to "re-enamel". This is just from memory, so I may not have stated it correctly, and I can't find the site again. There was much more information that was very surprising to me (including something about flouride making teeth brittle, and also something about fruit), and I'd like to read more about this. Does anyone here recognize this being from your own site? Has anyone else heard of the toothpaste=bad thing?
posted by taz on Feb 6, 2005 - 32 answers