Procter & Gamble will remove polyethylene microbeads from its Crest toothpaste line after a dental hygienist spoke out about finding the blue plastic bits in patients' gums. The microbeads can trap ...
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — They're probably in your house somewhere. Microbeads, tiny pieces of plastic usually added to make a product more abrasive, are a common ingredient in facial scrubs, body washes, ...
Brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist regularly are essential for maintaining healthy teeth, but new research shows an unexpected downside: our everyday oral care is contributing to the global ...