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 ...

TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids’ teeth from ...

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 topical fluoride applications like toothpaste and dental treatments.

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 ...

A new "smart" toothpaste made with bioactive glasses may outperform the cavity-busting protection and soothing properties of fluoride toothpaste, according to an article published by the Queen Mary ...

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 ...

Fluoride varnish is set to be offered every six months to all primary school children.

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 ...