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Programs delivering fluoride varnish in schools significantly reduce cavities in children. That is a key finding of our recently published study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Cortland, Ohio is currently in advisory status by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for its high levels of fluoride in its drinking water, which can cause tooth discoloration and pitting in ...
Fluoride added to drinking water and in dental care products reduces tooth decay and is regulated to prevent the risks of ...
Discover 7 shocking reasons why your teeth remain yellow despite daily brushing. Learn the hidden causes of tooth ...
Mild dental fluorosis, characterized by white spots on the teeth, is fairly common and presents only a cosmetic issue. More severe cases are less common, but are associated with brown stains and ...
Voices: I’m a pediatrician. Without water fluoridation, we lose our best weapon to shield kids from tooth decay. Fluoridating our water was an easy way to provide children from all backgrounds ...
Tooth fluorosis is damage to the enamel that coats teeth. This condition develops as teeth are growing and occurs only in children, according to WHO. [8] ...
Community water fluoridation can reduce tooth decay by about 25% in children and adults — so what's the controversy over fluoride? By Andrew V. Pestano and NBC6 • Published May 6, 2025 ...
Dental fluorosis—a condition caused by excessive fluoride exposure in childhood which leads to discoloration, weakness, brittleness and in severe cases, lifelong dental challenges.
Most dental fluorosis in the U.S. is mild and appears as white spots on the teeth, the CDC says, and the condition does not affect dental function.
Over 500,000 people in Aotearoa have gained access to fluoridated water since July 2022. This follows local authorities in Rotorua and Whangarei complying with directions to fluoridate community ...
Global and Indian oral health concerns, including dental caries, gum disease, fluorosis, and oral cancer, require preventive care and insurance coverage.