Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

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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.

Fluoridation of public water supplies to prevent tooth decay has always been contentious, even attracting some very weird scare stories. Tooth decay comes second only to the common cold as a physical ...