"Fluoride is also an important element for the formation of strong bones." It can be found mainly in dental products like toothpaste and mouthwash. According to the Ministry of Health (MOH ...

A study by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has found an association between fluoride in drinking water and reduced cognitive function in children. The findings may add fuel to the debate over ...

When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn’s disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay.

Brushing mechanically removes this biofilm from teeth and gums, while abrasives in toothpaste help break it up further. Many toothpastes also contain fluoride, which strengthens tooth enamel and helps ...

He found that 1 ppm fluoride in drinking water reduces rates of tooth decay with negligible risk of fluorosis. His revised fluorosis index remains in clinical use to this day, according to the CDC.

Patients “who don’t have access to fluoridated water, don’t use fluoridated toothpaste or don’t floss regularly” may be good candidates for fluoride treatments, said Dr. Alex Daniel of ...

But in a city memo, public works Director Danielle Koury said when the city started adding it, “dental products, such as toothpaste ... ppm and with city fluoridation it has up to 0.7 ppm ...