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Biting a toothache or discovering a cavity is a universal dread. Dental caries, more commonly known as tooth decay, is an insidious adversary, affecting millions of…

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, some US communities have seen shortages of sodium fluoride, a mineral that many municipalities add to their…

Editor’s note: Originally published in 2020 and updated regularlyThe effectiveness of fluoride in preventing tooth decay and hypersensitivity is well known. Fluoride treatments are supported by…

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reportsresearchers examined the effect of sodium fluoride varnishes containing phosphate and calcium on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus…

The effects of fluoride on oral-systemic health Oral health affects a person’s quality of life and overall health. Good oral health reduces the risk of things…

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Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in your mouth create acids that destroy the enamel on the surface of your teeth. Dentists call the damage “cavities,” but…

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Fluoride is found naturally in soil, water and food. It is also produced synthetically for use in drinking water, toothpastes, mouthwashes and various chemical products.Water authorities…