For decades, fluoride has been at the center of public health debates, hailed by experts as a crucial tool in preventing tooth decay while also facing scrutiny from skeptics who question its safety.

Dentists and hygienists often propose fluoride treatments to patients in the dental chair to prevent cavities and strengthen ...

Health experts consider fluoride essential for preventing cavities, yet some states are considering banning it. Here’s what ...

Here are some ways to figure that out. If there's a high risk of tooth decay, then professional fluoride treatments can help. But if “you haven’t seen any decay in years, you’re probably OK.

Here are some ways to figure that out. If there’s a high risk of tooth decay, then professional fluoride treatments can help. Alexander Daniel, DDS, left, demonstrates fluoride treatment on ...

Dental fluoride prevents decay by helping tooth enamel – the hard outer layer of the tooth – better resist acid caused by bacteria in the mouth. “Acid dissolves away tooth enamel ...

When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn's disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay ...