"Hydroxyapatite is natural. It is a type of calcium that makes up bones and teeth," says Lai. "Nano-hydroxyapatite relates to ...

When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn’s disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay.

Dentists say fluoride remains key to preventing cavities, but toothpaste, mouthwash and nursing water can help if access changes.

Person at a tap, filling a glass of water. Public water systems add fluoride to drinking water to help strengthen teeth. This is considered one of the great public health achievements, credited as a ...

Brushing your teeth might seem like a simple task you do twice a day, especially if you have an electric toothbrush that does most of the work for you. You put a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on the ...

(AP) — When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn’s disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth ...