Walk into the supermarket and you’ll see shelves of toothpastes with fancy names—Sensitive Pro-Relief, Repair & Protect, Super Sensitive Pro Extra Special Sensitive… it gets confusing fast! The truth? Most sensitive toothpastes work in very similar ways. Here’s what you really need to know before choosing one. Why teeth get sensitive Your teeth have an …

You might have heard people arguing about fluoride in toothpaste. Some say it’s dangerous, while others say it’s a must-have. So, what’s the truth? What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a natural mineral found in water, rocks, and even some foods and drinks – black tea anyone? It’s added to toothpaste because it makes teeth stronger …

Finding a balance between sustainability and safety is hard. Especially in COVID times. My reuseable cup isn’t accepted in cafes and my favourite sushi place now prepackages everything. COVID has also had a huge impact on the dental field, where heightened concerns over patient and practitioner safety have stamped out any thoughts of sustainability. In …

Technically yes, you can recycle a toothpaste tube. But, is recycling the best way to deal with plastic waste? In my opinion it’s not. That’s why Solid exists after all. It’s also important to note that only a tiny percentage of toothpaste tubes are actually recycled. A staggering 1.5 billion toothpaste tubes still end up in landfills every year. For this month’s blog, …