Fluoride helps prevent cavities when applied topically to the teeth, but when ingested can pose significant risks, even kill ...

“The fluoride and antimicrobial agents in mouthwash are only effective when they remain on oral surfaces for at least 30 minutes,” she said. This especially applies to dry mouth-focused ...

The proposed class actions cite warnings from U.S. health regulators that fluoride-based toothpastes and rinses not be used by children under ages 2 and 6, respectively, and that the toothpastes ...

Many mouthwashes contain alcohol, which can cause dry mouth and irritation ... Crest Pro-Health, and ACT Anticavity Fluoride Rinse. It is important to choose a mouthwash that is appropriate ...

Crest, Colgate Lawsuits Target Fluoride in Kids' Toothpaste, Mouth Rinse By Jonathan Stempel ... Perrigo's Firefly anti-cavity rinse and Sanofi's ACT Kids rinse. The proposed class actions ...

Other challenged products include Perrigo's Firefly anti-cavity rinse and Sanofi's ACT Kids rinse. The proposed class actions cite warnings from U.S. health regulators that fluoride-based ...

(Reuters) -Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive are among the defendants in six new lawsuits targeting the sale of toothpaste and mouth rinse for young children because the products contain ...

(Reuters) -Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive are among the defendants in six new lawsuits targeting the sale of toothpaste and mouth ... rinse and Sanofi's ACT Kids rinse. The proposed class ...