That said, if you opt to use fluoride-free toothpaste, you need to practice near-flawless tooth brushing and flossing, cut ...

Brush your teeth, spit out, and then rinse – that's the oral hygiene drill most of us follow each morning (and also at night). But what if we told you that you have been doing this basic, everyday ...

There are several forms of topical fluoride. Fluoride-based toothpaste is one. There are also fluoride varnishes and rinses. There are some concerns that fluoride, systemically, could cause some ...

Topical fluoride (varnishes, pastes, rinses) is where most of our prevention efforts are focused for patients of all ages. ... But the truth is, it requires a specific oral environment in which to ...

“The more fluoride it contains, the better the effect against tooth decay,” says Prof Zimmer. On average, the fluoride concentration is between 200ppm and 500ppm (parts per million).

This may be why on all over-the-counter fluoridated toothpaste and fluoride rinses, there are clear instructions to immediately call the Poison Control Center if swallowed. And what about choice?