ACT Kids Anticavity Toothpaste and Tom’s of Maine Kid’s Natural Silly Strawberry, both contained ingredients with possible risks.

Two toothpastes—Hello Kids Magical Mermaid Fluoride Toothpaste and Jason Sea Fresh Anti-Cavity & Strengthening Toothpaste—stood out as favorites, containing safer and more sustainable ingredients.

St. Petersburg, Florida -- Microbeads might make toothpaste look more attractive, but they are causing some dental issues for consumers, and now they are being removed from Crest products.

BOSTON — Crest is taking action to remove a dangerous ingredient from its toothpaste. Some of its products contain microbeads -- a plastic that can get stuck between teeth and gums.

P&G's Crest toothpaste under fire for 'dangerous ingredient' Doctors say ingredient can lead to periodontal disease Updated: 5:02 PM EDT Sep 17, 2014 Editorial Standards ⓘ Ben Petracco ...

And now, in some toothpastes. Walvaren says one brand appears to using the plastic microbeads more than others, "Pretty much everyone was saying that they were using some form of Crest toothpaste." ...

So we will.” Crest said the majority of its toothpaste will be microbead-free in six months. They’ll be completely gone by March of 2016.

Crest has been answering questions on its Facebook page. They're also telling people to call their hotline to discuss refunds: (800) 285-9139 (M-F, 8am-5pm CDT) ...

ACT Kids Anticavity Toothpaste and Tom’s of Maine Kid’s Natural Silly Strawberry, both contained ingredients with possible risks. Three products—Burt’s Bees Kids Strawberry Splash, Colgate ...