Councils are voting to remove fluoride from drinking water — so why did we add it in the first place, and how can you protect your teeth if you're losing access to it?

Researchers from King’s College London found that a water-based solution including the protein keratin, found in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel, forming a mineralized ...

While rubbing toothpaste on your teeth can give them an additional boost of fluoride during the day, there is no need to do so. Brushing your teeth twice with a fluoride rich toothpaste and not ...

The agency announced new recommendations on fluoride supplements, a crucial tool for protecting children’s dental health.

Advocates say charcoal toothpaste lifts stains and detoxes your mouth, but many dentists aren’t so quick to smile about it. In fact, a 2017 review in The Journal of the American Dental Association ...

The new TheraBreath Toothpaste line contains stannous fluoride, the company noted. TheraBreath Toothpaste can now be purchased online on Amazon.com, Target.com and TheraBreath.com and will soon also ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators announced an effort Tuesday to phase out ingestible fluoride supplements sometimes used to strengthen children’s teeth, opening a new front in Health Secretary ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience.View full ...

Not everyone has wisdom teeth, which usually develop fully at the back of the mouth between the ages of 18 and 24 years. Various factors can result in a lack of wisdom teeth, including genetics and ...

Noticing black lines on your teeth can be alarming, especially when they appear suddenly or grow darker over time. If you’ve asked yourself, “Why do I have black lines on my teeth?” — you’re not alone ...