Fluoride helps protect teeth by making the hard outer layer—the enamel—more resistant to acid attacks by bacteria and sugars.

A new Florida law effective July 1 will ban the addition of fluoride to drinking water. Dentists say it will lead to more ...

Thousands of people in Utah will have access to free fluoride varnish starting next week, thanks to a donation made in ...

An alternative method that has been gaining popularity in recent years is the use of a fluoride varnish. Evidence has shown that fluoride varnish is effective for reducing caries in high risk ...

As Utah prepares to stop fluoridating water in several systems, medical professionals are warning of the consequences and ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis called the fluoridation of water “forced medication,” saying it violates “informed consent.” ...

The tips also apply to adults. Make sure your child brushes their teeth with a fluoride toothpaste in the morning and at night. Parents should be helping their children brush until about 6 to 8 ...

One option is painting the teeth with a concentrated form of fluoride, called varnish. It sticks to the enamel, gradually releasing fluoride that bolsters the tooth surface. Applied by a dentist ...