Once upon a time, consumers didn’t have too many options for where to buy personal care items like shampoo and toothpaste. Today, there are giant department stores, drugstores, grocery stores and ...

This toothpaste contains baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate. It neutralizes acids in the mouth and gently removes surface stains from teeth to whiten them over time, according to the brand.

A general guideline for consumers is to look for the American Dental Association's ADA Seal of Acceptance, which began in 1931 and evaluates whether products are actually effective and safe. Every ...