Small Amounts of Fluoride Support Healthy Teeth — Here’s How

Photo caption: Fluoride is added to drinking water in some areas in the U.S., and is a successful approach for curbing cavities in children and adults. Photo credit: Nikvart / Shutterstock. Article by Sam Walters. Discover Magazine – December 18, 2024. Research article: Journal of Dental Research.

We all want healthier teeth, but what does the science say about fluoride, an additive that’s used in the U.S. and around the world to help support strong, healthy teeth? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fluoride is a safe and healthy solution. In small amounts, it helps to strengthen the teeth and to hinder the acids that harm them. […]

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