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 ...
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.
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 ...
Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer For the first time, an extensive government report acknowledged that high levels of fluoride exposure may harm neurological development ...