When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn's disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay.

In this guest column, a family nurse practitioner explains why fluoride has had health benefits for decades with few problems ...

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as secretary of Health and Human Services, it will be accompanied by a ...

Fluoride is added to drinking water in many countries to prevent cavities, but new research suggests even low exposure may ...

The only real side effect is an uncommon one called fluorosis, a cosmetic discoloration of the teeth if someone gets a little too much fluoride. Dental experts acknowledged that recent opposition ...