You know it's possible." In a post on social media, Kennedy claimed fluoride is linked to a slew of health problems. Dental experts largely disagree. Dr. Aaron Yancoskie, associate dean of ...

What are the health benefits and potential risks of fluoride? Fluoride acts as a protector for teeth. The sugar consumed in food and drinks causes plaque bacteria in the mouth to create acid ...

According to Healthline, fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral used for strengthening teeth and preventing cavities. When consumed in suitable amounts, it's safe and is "added to local water ...

Donald Trump's second term may threaten what's lauded as one of the top public-health triumphs of the 20th century: adding fluoride, a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay, to drinking water.

Mouths teem with bacteria, which produce acid in saliva. Those acids weaken teeth and lead to decay. Fluoride counters that process with a one-two punch, by reducing acid and strengthening enamel ...

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 ...

In young children, up to 80% of absorbed fluoride is retained, as more is absorbed by bones and teeth than in adults. Fluoride serves to prevent or reverse tooth decay and stimulate new bone ...

You know it’s possible." Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Too much fluoride can also lead to dental fluorosis, which is cosmetic and can lead to the outer enamel layer of the tooth to have white specks or lines.Recent research examining the link between ...

Kids won't have any teeth. Kennedy is gunning to be Trump's health czar. Over the weekend, the anti-vaccine proponent says the Republican presidential nominee would seek to remove fluoride from pu ...