There are scores of toothpastes available on the shelves, but dentists say there are right and wrong options.

Dear Dr. Reitz: My teeth are cavity-prone. There are many television commercials promoting new toothpastes. Can you recommend a toothpaste that fights cavities without causing tooth sensitivity? – ...

Dental-health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain ...

Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're thinking about trying a nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste but aren't sure if it's right for you, we spoke to dentists to ...

Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fluoride is a mineral found in water that strengthens teeth and helps prevent cavities. vitapix/E+ via Getty Images Driving ...

A scientifically based approach that includes a tooth-decay risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and conservative restorations can dramatically reduce decay in community dental practices, ...

Dentists recommend that you brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once. However, many people don’t actually do this. A 2025 YouGov survey found that 30% of Americans brush their teeth only ...

For decades, fluoride has been at the center of public health debates, hailed by experts as a crucial tool in preventing tooth decay while also facing scrutiny from skeptics who question its safety.

From toothpastes to floss, here's everything your dentist has been trying to get you to incorporate into your routine for ...

The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in saliva can turn bacterial biofilms from damaging to protective, a clinical ...