Florida on Thursday became the second U.S. state to prohibit fluoride, a mineral used for decades to protect teeth from decay ...

As calls to end fluoride in water get louder, changes to the dental health of children in Calgary, Canada, and Juneau, Alaska, may provide a cautionary tale.

Warren Loeppky, a pediatric dentist in Calgary who has been practicing for 20 years, told ScienceNews that tooth decay has become more common, aggressive and severe in children over the last decade.

Gum disease and oral infections can trigger inflammation, allow harmful bacteria into the bloodstream, and, in severe cases, even lead to direct infection of heart tissue. Together, these effects ...

The results were groundbreaking. They found 47 new genes that are connected to tooth decay. They also confirmed that an ...

“It may take a few years, but we expect to see more tooth decay,” said Jeff Ottley, president of the Florida Dental Association and a family dentist in Milton. All water has some ...

Health experts consider fluoride essential for preventing cavities, yet some states are considering banning it. Here’s what ...

Dental caries, or tooth decay, is a common oral health condition that often causes significant pain and discomfort and may ...

Anyone who experiences severe side effects should consult a medical professional. Apple cider vinegar can cause side effects such as enamel erosion and tooth decay, low potassium levels ...

Before community water fluoridation, tooth decay was widespread and severe among Americans. After fluoride was added to the water supply in many places in the U.S., tooth decay declined in both ...