“So, we want to maximize the benefit for cavity prevention while minimizing dental fluorosis.” But over time, studies have documented potential problems. Too much fluoride has been associated ...

“So, we want to maximize the benefit for cavity prevention while minimizing dental fluorosis.” But over time, studies have documented potential problems. Too much fluoride has been associated with ...

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the recently appointed secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), has long promoted unfounded ...

For children: – Dental fluorosis: This leads to discoloration or white spots on teeth due to excessive fluoride ingestion during enamel formation. – Swallowing risk: Children may swallow toothpaste, ...

Fluorosis is a growing epidemic that toothpaste alone won’t fix. The solution lies in reducing fluoride exposure at the source. We’ve all heard from dentists and TV ads: “To prevent tooth ...

That's the level necessary to prevent cavities, officials found, while also minimizing risks of harm such as developing dental fluorosis. Overexposure to fluoride can mottle teeth Some skeptics of ...

Long-term, that level of fluoride can lead to skeletal fluorosis, causing risks of weaker bones in the elderly, joint stiffness and more. Schwartz outlined two main concerns he frequently hears ...

Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled. Dissenters also say fluoride can be received from other sources other than ...

The only known adverse effect of fluoridation at this level is mild dental fluorosis, characterised by opaque white spots in the enamel. But, based on all the evidence, it was concluded in the 2014 ...

Why do we add fluoride to water? Because it helps keep teeth strong, replacing minerals that are lost during regular wear and tear. Grand Rapids, Mich., became the first city in the world to add ...