Dentists and hygienists often propose fluoride treatments to patients in the dental chair to prevent cavities and strengthen teeth. But the relatively simple procedure – which involves applying a ...

While fluoride is beneficial in the right amounts, excessive exposure can lead to conditions such as fluorosis, which causes ...

The most common is dental fluorosis, which leaves small white flecks or streaks on teeth if children consume too much fluoride when their adult teeth are developing. In the U.S., dental fluorosis ...

Like with any substance, ingesting too much fluoride can have negative consequences. The most common is dental fluorosis, which leaves small white flecks or streaks on teeth if children consume too ...

The controversy surrounding fluoride is its adverse effects. Too much fluoride can cause one known issue: dental fluorosis. Fluorosis is a mild tooth development that can change the way children ...