As debate continues over the practice of water fluoridation, many dental experts and health bodies attest to its benefits.

The fluoride controversy, where advocates and opponents argue in the media, is a distraction because the views of real and ...

When do babies start teething? Which teeth come first? How do you soothe your teething baby? These questions and more ...

Kids should start using a fluoride toothpaste as soon as their first tooth comes in — these are the best options.

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that more exposure to fluoride may be linked to lower intelligence ...

In Buffalo, New York, city officials recently brought fluoride back online following a class action lawsuit from residents. The suit was filed after an investigative reporter found that the city had ...

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President Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert Kennedy Jr., will soon go before the ...

Fluoride – it's added to the water systems of more than two thirds of Americans. It's in dental products from toothpaste to mouthwash. It's been the subject of long-running conspiracy theories.

This is dependent on the type of toothpaste being used and the strength of the whitening ingredient within the fluoride.” Sihra clarifies, “Whitening toothpastes contain agents and abrasives ...

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