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 ...

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The key ingredient in toothpaste, as far as why we use toothpaste in the first place, is fluoride, said Dr. Bob Mongrain with Berkshire Dental Group, 8701 S. Garnett Road. Fluoride prevents cavities ...

Want to maintain a healthy lifestyle? One of the most overlooked ways is by preventing dental disease with the use of fluoride. The naturally occurring mineral is essential for a healthier smile, but ...