When brushing your teeth, you clean any film and bacteria from food and sugary drinks. When you go a step further and skip ...

Fluoride in toothpaste adds an “extra benefit in preventing tooth decay,” the ADA says, and toothpastes must contain fluoride to receive the organization’s stamp of approval, known as the ...

Fluoridation in public water supplies is the single most effective, safe and cost-effective way to prevent dental decay and repair early tooth decay, according to the Florida Dental Association.

Now for the controversy, whether fluoride causes autism. First, a definition: Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder ...