The CDC says that studies in peer-reviewed journals ... toothpaste with a higher amount of fluoride or apply a fluoride varnish or gel. People with gum disease or a dry mouth caused by health ...

So, fluoride helps make the tooth stronger. And it prevents the growth of those cavity-causing bacteria. Scientists have been ...

Manatee County commissioners voted have an ordinance drafted to end a requirement that its water supply be treated with fluoride.

The Ormond Beach City Commission voted unanimously Jan. 21 to remove fluoride from its water system after decades.

Manatee County commissioners will discuss guidance from Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo that advises against the use of ...

Fluoride – it's added to the water systems of more than two thirds of Americans. It's in dental products from toothpaste to mouthwash. It's been the subject of long-running conspiracy theories ...

Three cities in southwest Washington have joined the list of communities nationally that have revisited the issue of adding cavity-preventing fluoride to drinking water.

To combat such problems, the City of Phoenix adds fluoride to its drinking water at a cost of $582,000 annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated in 2001 that the ...

Four factors play into the process of tooth decay: the susceptibility of the teeth, bacteria, food and time, Lee said. Fluoride varnish is like “putting a bulletproof vest on teeth,” as it helps ...

The truth about fluoride: Is it a cavity fighter or health foe? Fluoride is present in dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash, protecting teeth from cavities and preventing bacteria in ...