Fluoride, found in toothpaste and public drinking water, protects against tooth decay. (Getty Images) Fluoride is a mainstay of dental care, whether it's delivered in a treatment at your dentist's ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BRUSHING YOUR TEETH is probably something you do on autopilot. You brush at least every morning and ...

Fluoride is a mainstay of dental care, whether it's delivered in a treatment at your dentist's office or in your toothpaste. But fluoride has become the focus of several conspiracy theories over the ...

There have been a lot of questions about fluoride since the Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy called for it to be removed from the water supply. But is fluoride actually good or ...

Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo has joined Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in opposition to fluoride in the water supply. Dr. Ladapo cites disputed studies claiming that the additive poses a risk to ...

Is too much toothpaste harming your teeth? Dentists are warning that using too much toothpaste, especially in children, can lead to dental fluorosis, causing tooth discoloration and pitting. Experts ...

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...

Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo has joined Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in opposition to fluoride in the water supply. Ladapo cites controversial studies that claim the additive poses a risk to ...

Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo has joined Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in opposition to fluoride in the water supply. Dr. Ladapo cites controversial studies that claim the additive poses a risk to ...

Parents, are you taking your child's dental health seriously? The simple habit of brushing twice a day helps remove plaque-causing bacteria, reducing the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and costly ...