Fluoride, a naturally occuring mineral found in many foods and water, has been a primary ingredient in toothpaste since the 1970s. Despite being widely regarded as safe by the Food and Drug ...

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Toothpaste is part of most everyone’s daily routine and the right kind is important for healthy teeth. For a product you spit out, there’s a lot to consider. The drugstore aisle is filled with an ever ...

The public health practice of adding fluoride to drinking water is facing heavy scrutiny from the Trump administration, and toothpaste companies are being pulled into the fray now, too. The Texas ...

Children can still get fluoride through toothpaste, rinses and more Dentists say parents play a key role in brushing and flossing correctly TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For decades, ...

For generations, fluoridated drinking water has helped safeguard the teeth of most American children. Yet recently, skepticism over this public-health measure has gained new traction, and some locales ...

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