Hydrofluorosilicic acid is an additive used to fluoridate community water supplies in the U.S. Like many chemicals, it is caustic in its concentrated form. But it never reaches consumers, and the ...

For decades, fluoride has been at the heart of modern dental care, recommended by dentists and added to everything from toothpaste to drinking water. But in recent years, a growing wave of ...

There have been a lot of questions about fluoride since the Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy called for it to be removed from the water supply. But is fluoride actually good or ...

Fluoride, found in toothpaste and public drinking water, protects against tooth decay. (Getty Images) Fluoride is a mainstay of dental care, whether it's delivered in a treatment at your dentist's ...

With an increasing number of natural toothpaste options hitting the market, a common question arises: are fluoride-free toothpastes as effective as their fluoride-containing counterparts? David Okano, ...

Many toothpastes contain fluoride as it has benefits for protecting tooth health. Too much fluoride can pose risks to health, but the amount of fluoride in toothpaste is generally safe if a person ...