If you’ve never heard of tooth powder, you’re not alone. This age-old product was the precursor to toothpaste, but it fell out of favor decades ago. Even though it’s hard to find on store shelves, ...

What if you wake up and find no toothpaste at home. You ve squeezed the last bit yesterday and missed out on stocking up a new tube. This quick easy tooth powder prepared with baking soda and salt can ...

Would you clean your teeth with salt and pepper? How about burned ashes? If you’re used to toothpaste that comes from a tube, this might sound bizarre or uncomfortable. But these are just a few ways ...

You may have heard your eco-loving friend tout the benefits of a baking soda alternative toothpaste, or your Paleo-obsessed pal talk about “dirt” toothpaste. Maybe you've even seen a sea salt-based ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...