News tagged with fluoride toothpaste

Scientists answer how bacteria fight toxic flouride

Yale researchers have uncovered the molecular tricks used by bacteria to fight the effects of fluoride, which is commonly used in toothpaste and mouthwash to combat tooth decay.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Dec 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

US says too much fluoride causing splotchy teeth

(AP) -- In a remarkable turnabout, federal health officials say many Americans are now getting too much fluoride because of its presence not just in drinking water but in toothpaste, mouthwash and other products, ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 08, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 20

Are my young children getting too much fluoride?

(AP) -- Could your youngster be getting too much fluoride? U.S. health officials think some young kids might be. They want to change the recommended levels of fluoride in drinking water, primarily to prevent a condition ca ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 07, 2011 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (2) | comments 4

Substantial consumption of fluoride increases chance of mild fluorosis

Young children who consume substantial amounts of fluoride through infant formula and other beverages mixed with fluoridated water or by swallowing fluoride toothpaste have an increased chance of developing mild enamel fluorosis, ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 25, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Studies advise on fluoridated toothpaste use in children

Parents should use toothpastes that contain fluoride with a minimum concentration of 1,000 parts per million to prevent tooth decay in their children, says a new report. Preventing tooth decay can help reduce the need for ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 20, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Modern lifestyle prevents tooth decay

New research has found that modern lifestyle habits may play a bigger role than food alone, when it comes to tooth decay.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Feb 26, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1