As more states ban fluoride in water and the HHS moves to take prescription fluoride off the market, here's what the research ...

Fluoridation in public water supplies is the single most effective, safe and cost-effective way to prevent dental decay and repair early tooth decay, according to the Florida Dental Association.

Fluoride helps protect teeth by making the hard outer layer—the enamel—more resistant to acid attacks by bacteria and sugars.

The American Dental Association pushed back on comments made by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton about the safety and efficacy of fluoride toothpaste for children.  The ADA reaffirmed its stance that ...

At what age should teeth be brushed, how to choose a suitable toothbrush, and what about fluoride in early childhood? A pediatric dental specialist with all the answers.

As Utah prepares to stop fluoridating water in several systems, medical professionals are warning of the consequences and ...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has waded into the national fluoride debate, going after toothpaste companies for marketing products that he says can lead to unhealthy doses of fluoride.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a new investigation into toothpaste makers over fluoride, despite its benefit in helping to fight cavities and being recognized as one of the nation’s ...

“I will use every tool available to protect our kids from dangerous levels of fluoride exposure and deceptive advertising,” Paxton said. “Toothpaste manufacturers must follow state law to en ...

The CDC recommends 0.7 milligrams per liter of fluoride in drinking water. Paxton noted that the CDC states that parents should only put a rice-sized “smear” of toothpaste on the brush until ...

(CNN) — The public health practice of adding fluoride to drinking water is facing heavy scrutiny from the Trump administration, and toothpaste companies are being pulled into the fray now ...