I’ve reported about oral care for five years, so I talk to dentists at least once or twice a week. Regardless of what topic ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present our FYI series, ...

The toothpaste aisle can be a confusing place, with a huge variety of claims touted on product labels.

Federal government guidelines which recommend levels of fluoride in toothpaste for children under six are outdated and ...

So, fluoride helps make the tooth stronger. And it prevents the growth of those cavity-causing bacteria. Scientists have been ...

Park Cities residents don’t need to rush out for Waterpiks if President Donald Trump removes fluoride from drinking water.

“Water fluoridation and 1000 ppm fluoride toothpaste are essential to protect children’s teeth. Without this children are left at severe risk of preventable decay, especially those with ...

She explains that using fluoride-free toothpaste will still remove the plaque on your teeth, but it doesn’t make enamel stronger, the way toothpaste with fluoride does. “Without it, enamel on your ...