Anisa Khalifa: I’m Anisa Khalifa. This is the Broadside, where we tell stories from our home at the crossroads of the South. This week, the fight over fluoride and how challenging what we think we ...

They include: Tooth sensitivity Tooth pain A visible hole in your teeth Black or white staining on ... A poor hygiene routine Not getting enough fluoride Dry mouth Eating disorders like anorexia ...

(AP) — When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment ...

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.

“It’s something I’m going to keep doing.” Dentists and hygienists often propose fluoride treatments to patients in the dental chair to prevent cavities and strengthen teeth. But the relati ...

Fluoride treatments can help prevent tooth decay, especially for those at high risk, such as individuals with Crohn’s disease or poor oral hygiene. When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of ...