Those little blue microbeads in your Crest toothpaste may be getting stuck in your teeth and gums, prompting dentists to ask toothpaste manufacturers for a change. The tiny scrubbers contain the ...

(KNXV/CNN) – A Texas dental hygienist who noticed something strange in her patients' mouths took action and now a major toothpaste manufacturer is making some changes. Trish Walraven has seen lots of ...

Polyethylene microbeads get most of their hype and negative press from their presence in face washes. Their gentle exfoliating abilities made them all the rage in face and body washes just a few years ...

People use toothpaste to thoroughly clean their teeth and make their mouth smell fresh but those who use Crest toothpaste may be getting more than a clean and sparkling white smile. Dental hygienist ...

A new ingredient that has been cropping up in products ranging from toothpaste to facial cleansers —polyethylene microbeads — has been causing a stir ever since dental hygienists noticed the tiny blue ...

PHOENIX, AZ (KTRK) -- When a Phoenix dental hygienist spotted something strange in the mouths of her patients, she spoke up. A toothpaste manufacture heard her and is now taking action. Trish Walraven ...