The Ormond Beach City Commission voted unanimously Jan. 21 to remove fluoride from its water system after decades.

Dry mouth: Saliva plays an important role in removing the bacteria in the mouth that leads to acids attacking tooth enamel. If you don’t have enough saliva to prevent dry mouth, you are at a higher ...

There are many treatments for tooth decay, which vary based on how far the decay has progressed. They can range from fluoride treatments to removal of the tooth. Oral hygiene often gets overlooked ...

Senate inquiry raises concerns over PFAS in drinking water, affecting Aboriginal communities reliant on bottled water due to ...

There is little appetite in County to stop treating water with fluoride, even if Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo wants ...

Dental overcrowding occurs when there isn't sufficient space in the jaw for all the teeth to align properly. This can impede orthodontic treatments aimed at straightening teeth. To create space and ...

Two people can practice the identical oral hygiene routine, and see their dentist regularly, yet one may be much more prone ...

It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious. “Dental disease is a contagious disease. Parents, especially mothers, can transfer the type of bacteria they have from their mouth to their newborn ...

The oral health of regional Queenslanders is not the only thing at risk for communities without access to fluoridated water, ...

What Causes Tooth Decay in Kids? Tooth decay in children occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, the outer protective layer of teeth. These bacteria thrive on sugars ...