Cytotoxicity, antibacterial efficacy, and fluoride content of commercial herbal toothpastes.
Commercial herbal toothpastes showed variable fluoride levels, with most containing suboptimal amounts and unclear labeling. Products with strong antibacterial activity against *Streptococcus mutans* were more likely to display cytotoxic effects on fibroblasts.
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