The goal of brushing one's teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths—the oral microbiome—is often overlooked.

The main function of toothpaste isn’t to kill bacteria outright but to disrupt the biofilm that allows harmful bacteria to thrive. Brushing mechanically removes this biofilm from teeth and gums, while ...

But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths – the oral microbiome – is often overlooked. Recent research has highlighted just how crucial the oral ...

The toothpaste is marketed towards children "transitioning to adult toothpaste," according to Tom's of Maine's website. The bacteria found in the product have been linked to conjunctivitis and ...

Researchers have found a natural mouthwash that seems to kill off nasty germs while nurturing friendly microbes.

An inspection this year of a Tom’s of Maine’s facility in Sanford, Maine, turned up several violations, including bacteria in water used to make toothpaste, bacterial growth in another type of ...

“If customers read about this issue and they have concerns,” he said, “I think throwing out their toothpaste is a reasonable choice.” The bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa was recovered in ...