The element helps to strengthen teeth. The ADA calls fluoride "nature's cavity fighter," pointing out that it’s usually added to toothpaste and other dental products to help protect teeth ...

In 1953 Beaconsfield, Tasmania, becomes the first Australian town to have its water supply treated with fluoride to combat ...

A government report concluded with "moderate confidence" that high levels of fluoride exposure are linked to decreased IQ in ...

While gentle abrasives remove surface stains from teeth, the stannous fluoride in this toothpaste fights cavities as well as removes plaque to help prevent bleeding gums, according to the brand.

BAD BREATH HAPPENS to the best of us, it's unavoidable at times. Despite brushing regularly and seeing your dentist (twice?) ...

Who hasn’t dashed into the drugstore and been stymied by the overwhelming number of toothpaste options: mint, fruity, gel, whitening, sensitive—and, increasingly, fluoride-free? Even major ...

Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last month, a federal ...

The AAP is among the expert groups that continue to recommend using fluoride toothpaste, in combination with fluoridated water, to protect teeth from cavities. The Centers for Disease Control and ...