The health survey shows self-rated oral health has declined from 80-percent to 77-percent over five years. It also shows less than two-thirds of adults are brushing their teeth twice daily with ...

Fluoride, a naturally occuring mineral found in many foods and water, has been a primary ingredient in toothpaste since the 1970s. Despite being widely regarded as safe by the Food and Drug ...

Fluoride supplements help strengthen developing teeth in children. Learn how these supplements provide benefits beyond ...

For decades, fluoride has been at the heart of modern dental care, recommended by dentists and added to everything from toothpaste to drinking water. But in recent years, a growing wave of ...

Brushing your teeth before breakfast offers superior enamel protection by reducing overnight bacteria and applying fluoride ...

(Reuters) -Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive are among the defendants in six new lawsuits targeting the sale of toothpaste and mouth rinse for young children because the products contain fluoride ...

The report, which raises questions about high fluoride levels in toothpaste and tap water, rankled the dental lobby and was kept on ice, says a pending lawsuit. A government study that shows a link ...

Patient confusion in the toothpaste aisle is high due to marketing; clinical guidance must focus on active ingredients over branding. The American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Approval is a ...

Have you looked around recently and wondered: Is we getting stupider? You know, brainwise? I’m having this thought more and more, to the point where it’s becoming intrusive. At some point in the ...