Fluoride, a naturally occuring mineral found in many foods and water, has been a primary ingredient in toothpaste since the 1970s. Despite being widely regarded as safe by the Food and Drug ...

Today, over 70% of Americans drink tap water fluoridated at around 0.7 [parts per million, or ppm], considered “optimal.” Fluoride is also present in toothpaste (1,000–1,500 ppm), black teas ...

Lawsuits claim products mislead consumers about fluoride safety Fluoride ingestion risks highlighted in lawsuits Study links fluoride exposure to lower IQ in children Parents filed complaints on ...

“Water fluoridation and 1000 ppm fluoride toothpaste are essential to protect children’s teeth. Without this children are left at severe risk of preventable decay, especially those with ...