TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids’ teeth from ...

As a parent, you want to give your child the best possible start in life, and that includes a healthy smile. With tooth decay affecting 60-90% of the global population, it's crucial to take proactive ...

Fluoride remains the cornerstone of preventive dentistry, and researchers have analyzed the many delivery methods of fluoride ...

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 ...

Though high levels of fluoride in water or toothpaste may cause risks, this mineral is generally safe and even has the benefit of protecting against cavities.

As more communities and states around the country are removing fluoride from public drinking water, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is also moving to take prescription fluoride ...

The FDA is pushing to phase out ingestible fluoride supplements for children. Officials cite possible harm to gut health and IQ development. The move aligns with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s broader push ...

The U.S. FDA is removing concentrated fluoride prescription drugs for children from the market. Unlike fluoride toothpaste or rinses, which are consumed by infants and toddlers, these products have ...

The attorney general in Texas has launched investigations into Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble for illegally marketing fluoride toothpaste to parents and children in ways that are “misleading, ...