"Many people think it's good to gargle with mouthwash solutions, but that doesn't achieve much," says Zimmer. Instead of working in the throat, the solution should work on the teeth, which is why you ...

Grand Rapids, Mich., became the first U.S. city to add fluoride to its drinking water. The purpose was to help prevent tooth decay; the commensurate result was an unending debate about the ef ...

A smile in good health is a sure reflection of the well-being of a person, and keeping such a smile healthy requires constant ...

The process of artificially fluoridating municipal water has been a long-standing public health practice in many communities ...

A sturdy and well-installed roof is critical in protecting a home from water damage and the harmful effects of mold growth.

One effort to get fluoride out of Tennessee’s public water supply failed in a state Senate committee Wednesday, but the ...

Given the concern that fluoride in drinking water might affect children’s intelligence, the addition of this mineral to ...

There are a growing number of local governments across the state already considering the removal of fluoride from drinking ...

Dr. Rhonda Stephens, professor of the practice at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health, ...

Dentists and hygienists often propose fluoride treatments after teeth cleanings or dental work. The relatively simple ...

Dentists and hygienists often propose fluoride treatments to patients in the dental chair to prevent cavities and strengthen teeth. But the relatively simple procedure — which involves applying a varn ...