Fluoride is essential for preventing cavities by strengthening enamel and reversing early decay. While herbal toothpastes offer antibacterial benefits, they often lack fluoride. Experts recommend ...

As health concerns around fluoride in public drinking water continue to swirl, nano-hydroxyapatite toothpastes are becoming increasingly popular substitutes for fluoride toothpaste. Popular brands ...

Dear Dr. Reitz: My teeth are cavity-prone. There are many television commercials promoting new toothpastes. Can you recommend a toothpaste that fights cavities without causing tooth sensitivity? – ...

Cavities aren't solely caused by sugar; starchy foods, acidic drinks, and poor oral hygiene also contribute to enamel erosion ...

Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain ...

Dental-health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Key Takeaways Cavities are caused by bacteria, acids, and carbohydrates that linger in the mouth.Regular dental checkups are key to removing plaque and tartar ...

Peter Rechmann, DMD, PhD, professor of preventive and restorative dental sciences in the UCSF School of Dentistry, was the senior author on a paper that shows an evidence-based approach to preventing ...

Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain ...

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and conservatives across the country have been working to ban ...

Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain ...

A scientifically based approach that includes a tooth-decay risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and conservative restorations can dramatically reduce decay in community dental practices, ...