The truth about fluoride: Is it a cavity fighter or health foe? Fluoride is present in dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash, protecting teeth from cavities and preventing bacteria in ...

Fluoride – it's added to the water systems of more than two thirds of Americans. It's in dental products from toothpaste to mouthwash. It's been the subject of long-running conspiracy theories ...

Four factors play into the process of tooth decay: the susceptibility of the teeth, bacteria, food and time, Lee said. Fluoride varnish is like “putting a bulletproof vest on teeth,” as it helps ...

There hasn't been much movement among municipalities in Palm Beach County to change their respective stances on using (or not using) fluoride in water. But some cities have been discussing the ...

The debate about the benefits and risks of fluoride is ongoing, as RFK Jr. — incoming President Trump’s pick for HHS secretary — pushes to remove it from the U.S. water supply. "Fluoride is ...

Fluoride should be back in Calgary’s drinking water by late March, according to the city. “Commissioning of newly installed equipment at Calgary’s two water treatment plants is underway and ...

Adding fluoride to drinking water as a way to prevent dental decay has sparked opposition from some since it was first started in the 1950s. One common belief among early anti-fluoridation ...

The workshop stems from an Aug. 27 resolution directing city staff to hold a workshop regarding fluoride and a follow-up public hearing scheduled for Feb. 27. Council may direct staff to draft an ...

But what does it mean to fluoridate water? How long has the practice been around? And why does adding fluoride to water concern some communities? What is fluoride? Fluoride is a naturally ...