A research review performed by the Cochrane Collaboration has found that toothpaste containing triclosan/copolymer is effective in reducing plaque, gingivitis, bleeding gums, and tooth decay. Cochrane ...

Q: One of our teens, who is obsessed with science and medicine, says she read a story that there’s something in toothpaste that causes colon cancer. Now she’s refusing to brush her teeth. Is there any ...

Q: Is there a recall on toothpaste that contains triclosan? I thought I heard something on TV, but when I called the toll-free number on my Colgate Total toothpaste (which does contain triclosan) and ...

The ADA is addressing questions raised last week about the safety of triclosan, an ingredient in Colgate Total toothpaste. Triclosan is the active ingredient in Colgate Total that fights plaque and ...

New research that products containing bacteria-fighting triclosan could expose consumers to a probable human carcinogen is bringing attention to Colgate-Palmolive Co. as its Colgate Total toothpaste ...

Check your toothpaste's ingredient list, because experts say one could be harmful to your health. According to Consumer Reports, the one ingredient you don't want in your toothpaste is triclosan. If ...

Many of us brush our teeth twice a day, but do we really know what’s in toothpaste? Consumer Reports reveals the toothpaste ingredients to look out for. If you have an older tube of Colgate Total in ...

Brushing our teeth regularly is key to good health. But have you ever thought of what's in your toothpaste? If you have an older tube of Colgate Total in your bathroom, check the ingredients and if it ...

Many people brush their teeth daily without thinking twice about the toothpaste they use. While most toothpastes are formulated to protect teeth and gums, certain types can actually cause more harm ...

Many of us brush our teeth twice a day, but do we really know what’s in toothpaste? Consumer Reports reveals the toothpaste ingredients to look out for. If you have an older tube of Colgate Total in ...