Fluoride in toothpaste means we may not need it in drinking water
Fluoride in toothpaste has largely prevented the need to keep adding it to drinking water, a major review has found.
Benefits of adding fluoride to water may be waning
The widespread use of toothpaste and mouthwashes with added fluoride in recent decades appears to have diminished the health benefits of water fluoridation, according to a new study.
Water Fluoridation May Be Less Beneficial Than in Past, Review Finds
The health benefits of fluoridated drinking water may be waning as Americans increasingly turn to using toothpastes and mouthwashes that already contain fluoride, a new review suggests. The research,
Fluoride in drinking water might be less beneficial today
The health benefits of fluoridated drinking water may be waning as Americans increasingly turn to using toothpastes and mouthwashes that already contain fluoride, a new review suggests.
Water fluoridation now 'less effective'
It comes as the government considers whether to expand fluoridation in north-east England. Academics said studies before 1975 showed a "clear clinical benefit" but studies since then showed only a "modest" one.
Dental health benefits of fluoride in water may have declined, study finds
The dental health benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water may be smaller now than before fluoride toothpaste was widely available, a review suggests. Researchers from the universities of Manchester,
Benefits of Fluoride Aren't What They Used to Be
There was a time when adding fluoride to drinking water had very clear dental health benefits, but that time might have ended close to 50 years ago, researchers say. A study published by the Cochrane Collaboration found that before 1975,
Researchers Reveal the Fading Benefits of Fluoridated Water
The effectiveness of fluoridating drinking water has decreased over time, particularly with the widespread use of fluoride toothpaste. Studies show that while there are minor benefits for children's oral health,
Study Highlights The Decline In Health Benefits Of Water Fluoridation
A new study says that the use of fluoride in toothpaste and mouthwashes has lowered the health benefits of water fluoridation. However, the researchers say that it would be a mistake for municipalities to use these findings as a reason to pull back on adding the cavity-fighting mineral to their water systems.
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How Fluoride Toothpaste Has Reduced the Need for Water Fluoridation
Discover how fluoridated drinking water no longer provides benefits as commercial fluoride toothpaste is easily available.
Fluoride in water prevents some cavities but concern about health risks raises questions about the tradeoffs
The public health practice of adding fluoride to water supplies faces new scrutiny as a few recent reports raise concerns ...
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Does fluoride in water still fight cavities? New study reveals surprising results
The study, which examined 157 research papers, reveals that the cavity-fighting power of fluoridated water has significantly diminished since the 1970s. The culprit? Not a supervillain, but something ...
Pediatrician explains why children need fluoride
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in drinking water, food and ...
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ADA pushes back against new fluoride research review: 7 things to know
Researchers from three universities in the United Kingdom reviewed more than 150 studies that compared communities in high-income countries that had fluoride added to their water with those that had ...
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Ask the Pediatrician: Why do children need fluoride?
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in drinking water, food and ...
Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate fluoride in drinking water because ...
Dentist explains why you should never use mouthwash right before or after brushing your teeth
"Using a mouthwash that contains fluoride can help prevent tooth decay, but don't use mouthwash (even a fluoride one) ...