Hydroxyapatite toothpastes can be a gentler alternative to fluoride. See which brands dental experts recommend for stronger ...

Folks residing in Birmingham, Alabama, recently learned that their drinking water would no longer contain fluoride.

Hazleton City Authority plans to stop adding fluoride to water. Fluoride helps prevent cavities and has been an additive in the Hazleton area’s water since the authority opened its treatment plant in ...

Researchers have developed a teeth-whitening powder that works with the vibrations of an electric toothbrush to safely remove ...

Dr. David Hicks, Jefferson County’s health officer, says fluoridated water continues to play a critical role in preventing ...

Central Alabama Water stopped adding fluoride to its drinking water on March 20, a move that dental experts say could have ...

As the debate surrounding fluoride, especially in our drinking water, continues, people are considering fluoride-free alternatives. When it comes to toothpaste, one such substitute is ...

Scientists have found that keratin, the protein in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel. The material forms a mineralized layer that halts decay and restores strength, outperforming ...

Procter & Gamble has agreed to revise the packaging of its Crest toothpaste brand under an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as some conservatives express concerns about the effects of ...

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What happens if fluoride is removed from drinking water? Some policymakers want fluoride removed from public water systems. Dentists explain why it matters and how families can still protect their ...