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.

Adding fluoride to water, a process called fluoridation, is not required by law. Paxton’s office contends that while the CDC recommends just a rice-sized “smear” of toothpaste on the brush ...

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 ...

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

Brushing with fluoride toothpaste will help the mineral stick ... and children ages 2-3 should use no more than the size of a grain of rice. Consult your dentist before using fluoride products ...