Whether governments and local authorities should add fluoride to tap water has always been a politically charged topic. In 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan, became the first city in the world to take this ...

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 ...

Children can still get fluoride through toothpaste, rinses and more Dentists say parents play a key role in brushing and flossing correctly TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For decades, ...

Dentists have said for years that drinking fluoridated water keeps teeth strong and reduces cavities and tooth decay. However ...

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 ...

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 ...

The effectiveness of water fluoridation in reducing dental caries has been the focus of public health research for decades. A recent comparative study published in Cochrane Library examined cohorts of ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 6 announced his intent to sign a bill that would effectively ban fluoride from being added to public water supplies, making Florida the second state in the United ...