For many, a visit to the dentist brings fear, anxiety, or memories of uncomfortable experiences. But dentistry is ...

Cavities form from tooth decay and can lead to pain or tooth loss. Here's a roundup of symptoms, causes and expert tips to ...

New research suggests that removing fluoride from public water would increase dental care costs and tooth decay for children ...

We spoke with Dr. Bruce Dye, a professor at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, about fluoride and the ...

Communities without access to fluoridated drinking water have a higher risk of cavities. Here’s how to protect your teeth.

No matter the cause, cavities are not uncommon. The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reports that ...

Fluoride has been added to public water systems in the United States since 1945 to strengthen tooth enamel and fight off ...

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

Once hailed as a triumph of public health, water fluoridation is now under intense attack in the US.