We see it listed as an ingredient on toothpaste packaging and hear about its presence in our tap water. But what is fluoride, ...

There are many brands and forms of fluoride topical available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Fluoride topical is used to help prevent cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease.

There are many brands and forms of fluoride topical available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Fluoride topical is used to help prevent cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease.

Fluoride can come from a number of sources, including most toothpaste brands ... In extremely rare cases, high levels of fluoride exposure over long periods can lead to skeletal fluorosis ...

high levels of fluoride in drinking water—higher than the level recommended in the U.S., but lower than the current EPA limit ...