Fluoride, found in toothpaste and public drinking water, protects against tooth decay. (Getty Images) Fluoride is a mainstay of dental care, whether it's delivered in a treatment at your dentist's ...

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

Each week, MyHealthNewsDaily asks the experts to answer questions about your health. This week, we asked dentists: Does everyone need fluoride toothpaste? Their answers have been edited and condensed ...

Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain ...

Fluoride is essential for preventing cavities by strengthening enamel and reversing early decay. While herbal toothpastes offer antibacterial benefits, they often lack fluoride. Experts recommend ...

A general guideline for consumers is to look for the American Dental Association's ADA Seal of Acceptance, which began in 1931 and evaluates whether products are actually effective and safe. Every ...

Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain ...

Scientists studying alternatives to fluoride toothpaste tested out hydroxyapatite toothpaste, which is already known to help people who are at particular risk for cavities or have trouble with dental ...

Change in policy may surprise some parents Advice prompted by number of U.S. kids who get cavities before kindergarten Children should still be taught to spit out excess toothpaste Parents should no ...