Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or damage to the surface, or enamel, of your teeth — is to limit sugary foods and ...

Florida is following Utah in removing fluoride from water. But when Calgary, Alberta, did the same, they eventually added it ...

For years, scientists believed that Streptococcus mutans was the main culprit behind tooth decay. This well-known bacteria ...

For over 70 years, fluoride has been a cornerstone in modern dentistry, credited with dramatically reducing the prevalence of ...

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

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Teeth are an important part of our body, whose importance is often realized only when they start hurting or decaying.

Calgary, Alberta, added fluoride back to its water after a large increase in tooth decay fcafotodigital/Getty Florida is the second state to remove the mineral fluoride from its water supply ...

99 per cent of saliva is composed of water. The easiest way to ensure that your mouth is producing enough saliva is to drink more water. Aim for a minimum of two litres of water a day and drink ...

But did you know there's another way you can help protect your teeth from cavities and tooth decay? Finland, along with Germany and the rest of the other Nordic countries, is considered to have ...

Utah's first-in-the-nation fluoride ban takes effect Wednesday. It could be followed closely by a ban in Florida.