Dental plaque is a complex biofilm at the heart of oral disease. Learn how it causes cavities and gum inflammation and why ...

Fluoride added to drinking water and in dental care products reduces tooth decay and is regulated to prevent the risks of ...

Brands add fluoride to toothpaste in controlled, measured amounts — the FDA sets limits for exactly how much depending on the ...

Here’s why, plus everything you need to know about fluoride in your dental products (and drinking water). I also break down ...

The PSA comes from creators MeloDak (@melodak53), who are known to their followers for their funny posts. But six days ago, ...

Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, but it is not infallible. It can be dissolved by acids from food and drink, or as a byproduct of plaque bacteria in our mouths.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to push for curbs on fluoride in drinking water.

The May 13 announcement on fluoride supplements by Kennedy and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary does not affect products such as toothpaste, mouth rinses and topical ...

If fluoride is removed from your tap water, there are steps you can take to protect your teeth and your children’s teeth. Note, however, Dr. Nascimento adds, that “none of these alternatives ...

A 2023 randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Dentistry found that the bulk-fill base technique reduced procedure time ...

Oklahoma's Gov. Stitt pushes for removing fluoride from public water, sparking reactions. Tulsa dentist expresses concern of ...

Florida is the latest state to restrict fluoride additives in public drinking water, after Gov. DeSantis signed the bill into ...