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 ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires a warning on all fluoride products that says: “Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. [highlighted in bold type] If more than used for ...

In this photo taken Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, Philippe Hujoel, a dentist and University of Washington professor, holds a toothbrush and toothpaste as he poses for a photo in an office at the school in ...

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 ...

When Baby V began sprouting teeth, I hopped online to figure out how to handle the new sharp, white residents of her mouth. I quickly found my answer. I’m supposed to use a pea-sized amount of ...

When it comes to putting your best face forward, there’s one aspect of your beauty routine that should never be neglected: brushing your teeth. And while natural and green products for your lips and ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present our FYI series, where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you should ...

Change in policy may surprise some parents Advice prompted by number of U.S. kids who get cavities before kindergarten Children should still be taught to spit out excess toothpaste Parents should no ...

Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpaste already contains ...