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 ...

In a recent article published in Frontiers in Public Health, researchers performed a randomized, double-blinded clinical trial of 18 months in adults enrolled at the Universities of Medical Sciences, ...

Dentists are warning health-conscious people to avoid homemade and fluoride-free toothpaste if they want to avoid issues with their teeth. The warning comes amid a rise in demand for herbal toothpaste ...

Nano-hydroxyapatite is a form of calcium that helps remineralize tooth enamel, keep breath fresh and whiten teeth, according to the brand. The Ela Mint flavor combines mint, green tea, and cardamom ...

Last year, as more and more teeth were erupting in the mouth of my toddler, I began to worry about the quality of her toothbrushing. True to type, she did not love the oral-care chore. I’d tried ...

NEW YORK (AP) - Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes ...

Fluoride toothpaste in fluoride-free toothpaste tubes caused a recall of boxes of children’s fluoride toothpaste by Colgate-Palmolive. The boxes say they contain Hello Wild Strawberry fluoride vegan ...

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Hydrofluorosilicic acid is an additive used to fluoridate community water supplies in the U.S. Like many chemicals, it is caustic in its concentrated form. But it never reaches consumers, and the ...