76
Mostly True
United States
Fluoride was added to toothpaste in the 1950s, with Procter & Gamble playing a role in its development.
Fluoride was first added to toothpaste in 1914, contrary to the claim that it happened in the 1950s. However, Crest, developed by Procter & Gamble, became the first mass-marketed fluoridated toothpaste in 1956. These details provide a more accurate historical context for the development and introduction of fluoride in toothpaste.
Individual Claims
70
Mostly True
Science
Fluoride was added to toothpaste in the 1950s.
Fluoride was initially introduced into toothpaste in 1914, but Crest was the first widely marketed version in 1956. The claim is partially correct due to its reference to the 1950s.
82
True
Business
Procter & Gamble was one of the companies that developed fluoride toothpaste.
Procter & Gamble played a significant role in developing and marketing the first mass-marketed fluoridated toothpaste, Crest, in the 1950s.
