Skipping nightly brushing invites decay, gum issues, and bad breath as saliva diminishes during sleep. Brushing before bed ...

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

Keeping those chompers clean gets a little easier when you’ve got a trustworthy water flosser by your side — especially one ...

Actor Nia Sharma recently shared her DIY toothpaste made with baking soda and coconut oil, but dental experts caution that such remedies may damage enamel, cause sensitivity, and are not a safe ...

I voted against fluoridation in 2011. Ten years later, the data—and the rise of anti-science rhetoric—changed my mind.

Fluoride does more than just prevent cavities—it actually strengthens teeth before they even come in. James Bekker, DMD, a pediatric dentist at University of Utah Health, explains how fluoride ...

Hydroxyapatite (HAP) toothpaste is a dental product that contains manufactured calcium phosphate. Calcium and phosphate are minerals that form 95% of tooth enamel and 70% of bones. NASA developed HAP ...

Utah recently became the first state to ban fluoride. This statewide legislation bans municipalities from adding fluoride to public drinking water. Many constituents see the action as a win for ...

A meeting Wednesday at the Food and Drug Administration about fluoride supplements became, at one point, a contentious back-and-forth over whether the ingestible tablets harm children’s microbiomes or ...

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 ...

Fluoride is a natural mineral that prevents tooth decay and strengthens bones. The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Dental Association and many other health organizations recommend fluoride to ...