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 ...

For generations, fluoridated drinking water has helped safeguard the teeth of most American children. Yet recently, ...

Fluoride, found in toothpaste and public drinking water, protects against tooth decay. (Getty Images) Fluoride is a mainstay of dental care, whether it's delivered in a treatment at your dentist's ...

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

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 ...

The widespread use of toothpaste and mouthwashes with added fluoride in recent decades appears to have diminished the known public health benefits of water fluoridation, a new study suggests. But it ...

An Arizona lawmaker has proposed a bill to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. Dental experts argue the ...

The Smile of Mann scheme involves daily tooth brushing for five-year-olds in primary schools and early years settings, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Sen. Janae Shamp, a Republican from Surprise, has prefiled Senate Bill 1019 that would ban people and subdivisions from ...