Dr. Celine Gounder explains how poor dental care can potentially increasing your risk of developing other health conditions.

Fluoride treatment is a relatively simple procedure involves applying a varnish, gel or foam directly to the teeth.

Something is rotten in the Village of DeForest. Its not the teeth - yet. Over the past few months, the village board held several meetings to discuss removing fluoride from ...

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 ...

Dentists and hygienists often propose fluoride treatments to patients in the dental chair to prevent cavities and strengthen teeth. But the relatively simple procedure – which involves ...

(AP) — 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 ...