What seemed like an April Fool's prank at first glance became a successful marketing promotion as KFC's fried chicken-flavored toothpaste and accompanying toothbrush have — you guessed it — sold out.

The flavors are "inspired by all of KFC's 11 herbs and spices," according to a news release. "Like biting into a hot, juicy piece of KFC Original Recipe Chicken, this toothpaste is irresistible, ...

The fast-food giant teamed up with Hismile to turn its signature 11 herbs and spices into an oral care essential. Nicolette is a lifestyle writer based in Brooklyn, NY. Enthusiastic and ambitious, she ...

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A professor at the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine has developed a toothbrush with suction designed to prevent people from swallowing toothpaste, which can damage tooth enamel and lead to ...