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In a world where sugar consumption continues to rise, dentists are struggling to keep up with demand; by some estimates, ...

Colorado’s finding of a history of tooth decay in 61% of third graders is both in line with the national average and still far too high, said Dr. Karen Foster, a Denver dentist.

Taking fluoride out of public water systems across the country would result in millions more rotten teeth and cost $9.8 billion over five years, according to a new study. The study, published in JAMA ...

The study noted that "tooth decay would disproportionately affect publicly insured and uninsured children compared to those with private dental insurance." After 10 years, the total number of decayed ...

Fluoride ban could impact tooth decay rates and dental costs among children.  Fluoride is a widely recognized effective agent in preventing tooth decay and promoting oral health in children.

Major research published by JAMA projects significant increases in tooth decay if public water fluoridation programs are discontinued.

The new study, published in JAMA Health Forum, found that banning fluoride would substantially increase dental decay and costs particularly for publicly insured and uninsured children.

The model estimated that a fluoride ban would result in a 7.5 percentage point increase in tooth decay and cost an additional $9.8 billion over 5 years.

How quickly this damage, or tooth decay, develops depends mostly on how much of these starchy, sugary foods you consume and how well you clean your teeth, he said. Can you reverse tooth decay?