The discovery that fluoride can help people maintain healthy teeth dates back to Colorado Springs in the early 1900s. That’s when a young dentist named Frederick McKay noticed brown staining on the ...

Dentists say fluoride remains key to preventing cavities, but toothpaste, mouthwash and nursing water can help if access changes.

Lately, there's been a lot of discussion about fluoride in tap water: Why is it there? Is it good or bad for our teeth and overall health? What will happen if it's removed? And why is this issue ...

In 1901, a dentist from Massachusetts went to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to begin his practice. There, he encountered people who had dark brown stains on their teeth — but no sign of tooth decay. He ...

"Hydroxyapatite is natural. It is a type of calcium that makes up bones and teeth," says Lai. "Nano-hydroxyapatite relates to ...

Tooth decay is a serious issue, and seven decades of science support safe levels of fluoride in public water supplies to help minimize the problem. Despite this, federal health secretary pick Robert F ...

Fluoride does more than just prevent cavities—it actually strengthens teeth before they even come in. James Bekker, DMD, a pediatric dentist at University of Utah Health, explains how fluoride ...

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.