After Monday's vote, the only communities in Polk County that still fluoridate their drinking water are Bartow, Haines City ...

Other cities who add supplemental fluoride are ... The mineral can inhibit or reverse the initiation and progress of tooth decay and stimulate new bone formation. The American Dental Association ...

Fluoride plays an important role in strengthening tooth enamel and is more resistant to cavities. It also reduces the amount ...

"In dentistry, fluoride is used to inhibit and reverse the initiation and progression of dental caries, also known as tooth decay," he added. "Fluoride is also an important element for the ...

It also helps reverse early signs of tooth decay by promoting remineralization, Dr. Gonchar says. Additionally, fluoride disrupts the formation of plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that ...

The vote will take place after a public comment period near the end of Monday's meeting. People will be allowed 3 minutes to ...

With age, enamel naturally wears down, making teeth more susceptible to decay. Fluoride-based toothpastes help protect teeth from erosion, reducing the likelihood of tooth loss and maintaining a ...

The city adds fluoride to reach the recommended ... The mineral can inhibit or reverse the initiation and progress of tooth decay and stimulate new bone formation. The American Dental Association ...

DeForest will remove fluoride from its drinking water on March 7. Nationally, cabinet secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and ...