For decades, fluoride has been at the heart of modern dental care, recommended by dentists and added to everything from toothpaste to drinking water. But in recent years, a growing wave of ...

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 ...

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In a recent study published in the journal BDJ Open, researchers in Canada and Germany tested the doses of fluoride toothpaste that parents gave to children up to two years old. Their results indicate ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BRUSHING YOUR TEETH is probably something you do on autopilot. You brush at least every morning and ...

As the debate surrounding fluoride, especially in our drinking water, continues, people are considering fluoride-free alternatives. When it comes to toothpaste, one such substitute is ...

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